s 3 Administration of Act
3.—(1) The Board is responsible for the administration of this Act subject to the general and special directions of the Minister. (2) The Board may in writing appoint any public officer or any officer of the Board or of any other statutory authority to be an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act. (3) The functions, duties and powers which are imposed or conferred upon the Board under this Act may be performed or exercised by any authorised officer subject to the direction and control of the Board. (4) Every authorised officer is deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code 1871. (5) The Board may appoint and authorise in writing any person to perform any particular function or duty or to exercise any particular power under this Act, subject to such conditions or limitations as the Board may specify.[10/2012]