(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the chairperson, give to the Authority directions of a general character as to the policy to be followed in the performance of its functions in relation to matters appearing to him or her to concern the public interest.
(2) The Authority shall furnish the Minister with such returns, accounts and other information as he or she may require with respect to the property and activities of the Authority, and shall afford to him or her facilities for verifying such information in such manner and at such times as he or she may reasonably require.