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Appendix D: POWERS OF THE MINISTER TO GIVEDIRECTIONS TO THE ASADA CEONo Ministerial directions were given to the ASADA CEO in the reporting period.Under section 24 of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006, the Minister can give the CEO thefollowing directions:1. The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the CEO in relation to the performance of his orher functions and the exercise of his or her powers.Note: For variation and revocation, refer to subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.2. However, such a direction must not relate to:a. a particular athlete, or a particular support person, who is subject to the National Anti-Doping scheme, orb. the testing of a particular athlete under an anti-doping testing service, or safety checking service,being provided by the CEO under contract on behalf of the Commonwealth.3. The CEO must comply with a direction under subsection (1).4. Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that the direction relates to the CEO’s performance of functions orexercise of powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 or as an Agency Head underthe Public Service Act 1999.152