145   Functions of Board

(1)  The Board has the following functions:

(a)  to oversee the procurement of goods and services by and for government agencies,

(b)  to develop and implement procurement policies,

(c)  to issue directions to government agencies under section 148,

(d)  to monitor compliance by government agencies with the requirements of this Chapter (including Board directions),

(e)  to investigate and deal with complaints about the procurement activities of government agencies,

(f)  to develop appropriate procurement and business intelligence systems for use by government agencies,

(g)  to collect, analyse and publish data and statistics in relation to the procurement of goods and services by and for government agencies,

(h)  such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the Board by or under this or any other Act.

(2)  The Board has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions.

(3)  The Board is to exercise its functions in accordance with any applicable Government-wide procurement policies.