Arts Act 2003
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PART 2 Minister, Local Authorities and other public bodies and the Arts | ||
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Functions and directions of Minister. |
5.—(1) The Minister shall promote the arts both inside the State and outside the State. | |
(2) The Minister may, in the performance of his or her functions under this section, consult with— | ||
(a) the Council, and | ||
(b) such Ministers of the Government, public bodies or other persons as he or she considers appropriate. | ||
(3) The Minister may, in relation to the performance by the Council of its functions (other than under section 24 ), give a direction in writing to the Council requiring it to comply with such policies of the Minister or the Government as are specified in the direction. | ||
(4) A direction under this section may include a requirement that the Council prepare and submit to the Minister a plan specifying strategies or measures that it proposes to adopt in relation to the arts during the period to which the plan relates. | ||
(5) The Minister may by direction in writing amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under this subsection). | ||
(6) The Council shall comply with a direction under this section. |