Section 16: Powers of the Minister to give directives.

(1) The Minister may give to the Council directions of a general character relating generally to particular matters with regard to the exercise by the Council of its functions and the Council shall comply with the directions-
Provided that the direction does not infringe on the ethics and codes of conduct of the profession.
(2) Before giving a direction under subsection (1), the Minister shall serve a copy of the proposed direction on the Council, which shall afford the Council an opportunity of making representations to him with respect to the direction, and after considering any representation made to him under this subsection, the Minister may give the direction, either without modification or with such modifications as appear to him to be appropriate having regard to the representations.