(1)  The Minister must issue a ministerial charter.

(2)  A ministerial charter is to specify the Minister's broad policy expectations for the Secretary and the THS.

(3)  A ministerial charter –

(a) may not extend or limit the functions and powers of the THS or the Secretary; and

(b) may not prevent the performance and exercise by the THS, or the Secretary, of the functions and powers of the THS, or the Secretary, respectively.

(4)  A ministerial charter is to be in writing and signed by the Minister.

(5)  The Minister, in writing, signed by the Minister, may, of his or her own motion or on the request of the Secretary, amend or revoke the ministerial charter.

(6)  The Minister must cause a copy of a ministerial charter, and any amendment or revocation of a ministerial charter, to be laid before each House of Parliament within 10 sitting-days of that House after the charter, amendment or revocation, as the case may be, has been signed by the Minister.