Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024

Functions of Board

128. (1) The Board is the governing body of the AHRRA with authority, in the name of the AHRRA, to perform the functions of the AHRRA.

(2) The Board shall—

(a) ensure that the functions of the AHRRA (in particular, the principal function) are performed efficiently, effectively and to the highest standards,

(b) set the strategic objectives of the AHRRA consistent with those functions, and

(c) ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to perform those functions and achieve those objectives.

(3) In performing its functions, the Board shall act in good faith with care, skill and diligence.

(4) The Board may delegate to the chief executive officer the day-to-day running of the AHRRA and any of its functions which it considers should be carried out by the chief executive officer and the Board shall be responsible for monitoring, approving or reviewing the performance of such functions by the chief executive officer.

(5) Where a function of the Board is delegated to the chief executive officer, the delegation shall remain in force until the Board revokes it.

(6) The Board shall submit such information regarding the performance of its functions as may be requested in writing by the Minister.

(7) Subject to this Part, the Board may regulate its own procedures.