23. The Minister may, within the scope of his responsibilities and powers, issue directives on the Company’s objectives and orientation. The directives must receive prior approval of the Government. If approved, they bind the Company and it must comply with them.
Third persons are not bound to see that this section is observed and it cannot be invoked by or against them.
Every directive issued under this section must be tabled before the National Assembly, if it is in session, within fifteen days after its approval by the Government. If the National Assembly is not in session, the directive must be tabled within fifteen days of the opening of the next session or of resumption, as the case may be.
1969, c. 36, s. 20; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1980, c. 27, s. 8.