Creatures of Statute: Understanding Entities Established by Legislation
Creatures of Statute: Understanding Entities Established by Legislation
Familiarise yourself with the common features of Statutory Entities created under South Australian legislation and the key legal issues to consider in undertaking a role within a Statutory Entity.
The South Australian public sector includes many entities which are established by legislation (Statutory Entities). These entities include public authorities, statutory authorities, statutory corporations and advisory committees. Statutory entities must only act within the confines of legislation. This constraint has direct consequences for the lawful operation of Statutory Entities.
Key outcomes
Key outcomes of the course relate to the lawful operation of Statutory Entities, including:
informed and lawful decision-making
acting within the statutory mandate
acting under valid delegations.
Content
the diverse roles of Statutory Entities within the South Australian public sector
types of Statutory Entities
the significance of being established by legislation
understanding the establishing legislation
the importance of the specified functions and powers of a Statutory Entity
legislative and common law constraints on the functions and powers of a Statutory Entity
the significance of a Statutory Entity being incorporated
operational and governance requirements under establishing legislation
external oversight of decision making, operations and conduct of Statutory Entities
The content would be drawn from various South Australian Statutory Entities and their establishing legislation.
Learn about our speakers
Carolyn Vigar
Principal
Tanom Legal
I enjoy working with my clients to develop regulatory and commercial strategies for responsive government at all levels, and the effective delivery of public services and public sector projects. My aim is to ensure that my clients are supported to deliver public services and projects in a manner which is accountable, commercial and meets public policy aims. To achieve this, I have worked closely with clients to develop policies and procedures for corporate governance, commercial operations and the exercise of regulatory powers.
I have advised local, state and federal governments for 20 years on governance and regulatory issues, the delivery of public services, public sector amalgamations, regulatory design and implementation and major infrastructure projects (including water infrastructure, precinct-wide trigeneration, roads, hospitals, ports and prisons).
