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405Chapter 18 – Summary of Proposals for ImplementationDutiesThe Secretary’s duties are,(a) to have the custody and care of the records and documents ofthe Agency; and(b) to carry out the functions and duties assigned by the Ministeror the Agency.ReportsThe Agency shall report annually to the Minister, and the Ministershall submit the report to the Lieutenant Governor in Council andshall then lay the report before the Assembly if it is in session or, ifnot, at the next session.SameThe annual report shall include,(a) a report on the work of the Agency;(b) any information that the Agency considers appropriateconcerning the activities of the Colleges in protecting the publicinterest; and(c) any information requested by the Minister.SameThe first report under subsection • shall be submitted in the firsthalf of 2011 and shall cover the period beginning on the day this Actreceives Royal Assent and ending on December 31st, 2010.Special reportsThe Agency may make a special report to the Minister at any timeon any matter related to this Act that, in the opinion of the Agencyshould not be deferred until the annual report, and the Ministershall submit the report to the Lieutenant Governor in Council andshall then lay the report before the Assembly as soon as reasonablypossible.No personal informationThe annual reports and special reports made by the Agency shallnot include any personal information.5. That the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 be amended by addingthe following after section 17:HPRAC Critical Links January 2009