175.This section refers to the power of the Council to make rules about the issues in Part IV of the Act, allowing the Council flexibility in how far any particular rule may extend. For example, rules may be made in relation to all cases to which a power to make rules extends, or in relation to cases that are specified in the rules. Subsections (2) and (3) concern rules about the charging of fees in connection with the Council’s functions. For example, fees may be charged for registration, approval of courses, provision of training or providing codes of practice or copies of or extracts from the register. Subsection (4) provides that all rules made by the Council under this Part are subject to the approval of the appropriate Minister.
Commentary on Sections Miscellaneous and supplemental Section 71 Rules