11. Minister may give directions
(1) This section applies to the Board, the Council, colleges, and an institution established under Part 6.
(2) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister may give directions to a body to which this section applies with respect to the performance by that body of its functions under this Act either generally or in relation to a particular matter, and the body is to give effect to those directions.
(3) A direction may be given under subsection (2) requiring a body to have regard to a particular policy or principle.
(4) The Minister may not give directions to ¾
(a) the Board, with respect to the performance of its functions under Division 2 of Part 4; or
(b) the Council, with respect to the performance of its functions under section 27(1).
(5) The text of any direction given to ¾
(a) the Board or the Council is to be included in the annual report presented to the Minister under section 24 or 30; or
(b) a college or other institution is to be included in the annual report submitted by the accountable authority of the college or other institution under section 66 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985.