13Operating principles of FENZ

1. The board must formulate the operating principles of FENZ in accordance with this section.

2. The operating principles must—

3. be aimed at guiding FENZ; and
4. be designed to assist FENZ—
   1. to carry out its functions effectively and in a co-ordinated manner; and
   2. to work co-operatively and collaboratively with other relevant organisations; and
   3. to carry out consultation with relevant stakeholders and organisations.

5. In formulating the operating principles, the board must take into account the following matters:

6. the importance of providing evidence-based, efficient, and effective services:
7. local interests and differences:
8. the importance of transparency in decision making:
9. the importance of engagement with—
   1. FENZ personnel:
   2. the associations or unions that represent or advocate on behalf of FENZ personnel:
   3. local advisory committees:
   4. organisations referred to in section 12(4).