This Section gives the appropriate authority the power to ratify agreements submitted to them by a Negotiating Body (this includes agreements submitted to them following reconsideration).
	Subsection (1) provides the appropriate authority with the power to ratify an agreement if that agreement has been submitted in accordance with regulations under Sections 40 or 41.
	Subsection (2) allows the appropriate authority to ratify the agreement through regulations either:
in full; OR
to the extent specified in the regulations.
Part 3: Pay and Conditions in Particular Sectors Giving effect to agreements of Negotiating Body Section 46: Power to ratify agreements