Malaysia legislation
Section 5
Section 5
Functions and powers of the Commissioner
(1)
Subject to the general or special directions of the Minister, the Commissioner shall be responsible for the administration of this
Enactment and shall, subject to the provisions of this Enactment, have the general superintendence, direction and control of all matters relating to building management and maintenance.
(2)
The Commissioner shall have the following functions:
(a)
to supervise, regulate and control the establishment and operation of management corporation and subsidiary management corporation;
(b)
to keep and maintain such records or information relating to management corporation, subsidiary management corporation, developers and registered property manager as may be necessary for the administration of this Enactment;
(c)
to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Enactment relating to the management and maintenance of buildings and common property;
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(d)
to inquire into complaints relating to the management and maintenance of buildings and common property;
(e)
to issue practise standards and guidelines which are consistent with this Enactment;
(f)
to advise the Minister on the policy and administration relating to the proper management and maintenance of buildings and common property; and
(g)
to carry out such other functions as may be necessary and expedient for the proper implementation of this Enactment.
(3)
The Commissioner shall have the power to do all things expedient or reasonably necessary for or incidental to the performance of his functions.
(4)
The Commissioner may, in writing, delegate any of his powers or functions under this Enactment to any Assistant Commissioner of Building
Management or other officers appointed under section 4.
(5)
Any delegation under subsection (4) may be revoked by the
Commissioner and shall not prevent the Commissioner from exercising or performing the powers or functions so delegated.
Power of Minister to give directions and require information