Agricultural Research Act, 1990 (Act No. 86 of 1990)

8. Control over, and management of affairs of, ARC
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(1)The affairs of the ARC shall be managed by a council, which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, determine the policy and objectives of the ARC and exercise control generally over the performance of its functions, the exercise of its powers and the execution of its duties.

 

(2)The Minister may from time to time, to prevent duplication of the functions of the ARC with those of other institutions, and subject to the provisions of subsection (3), reserve any matter relating to research, development and technology transfer provided for in this Act, as a matter in respect of which a decision of the Council shall be subject to the consent of the Minister.

 

(3)The Minister and the Minister of Finance may jointly from time to time reserve any financial matter provided for in this Act as a matter in respect of which a decision of the Council shall be subject to the consent of the Minister with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.