Victorian Current Acts

PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY ACT 2022 - SECT 7

    (1)     The Board has the following functions—

        (a)     to operate, manage and maintain the infrastructure and assets of the Puffing Billy Railway in a safe, effective and efficient manner;

        (b)     to manage volunteer engagement with the Puffing Billy Railway;

        (c)     to develop suitable marketing and communications strategies for activities relating to the Puffing Billy Railway;

        (d)     to report to the Minister as required under this Act, including in relation to incidents and other matters relating to the safety of the Puffing Billy Railway;

        (e)     any other function conferred on the Board under this or any other Act.

    (2)     In performing its functions, the Board must—

        (a)     operate on a not-for-profit basis; and

        (b)     operate in an open, transparent and accountable manner; and

        (c)     have regard to—

              (i)     the objectives set out in section 6; and

              (ii)     the benefits of volunteerism; and

              (iii)     the need for continuous improvement in the operation and management of the Puffing Billy Railway; and

              (iv)     the expectations of the community in relation to the Board's activities and its use of public money and volunteer time.