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(1) Subject to the Constitution and this Act the Director-General, in the performance of the functions as Director-General is not subject to the direction and control of any other person or authority but a public body, organ or the head of an MDA or an MMDA may request the Director-General to carry out such specific investigations as may be considered reasonable by the Director-General.

(2) The Director-General or a person authorised by the Director-General is entitled

(a) to be given such information and explanations as the Director-General may request in the performance of duties under this Act; and

(b) to inspect books, records and offices in the performance of duties under this Act or any other enactment and shall be given access to the books, records and offices on demand.

(3) Where there is any critical financial or economic crisis or exigency which requires immediate action and there is insufficient time to call a meeting of the Board, the Director-General may with the concurrence of the chairperson of the Board exercise the powers of the Board and take such action as may be necessary.

(4) Where any action has been taken by the Director-General under subsection (3), the Director-General shall as soon as practicable call a meeting of the Board to report the action taken for ratification or review by the Board.