(1) The Minister may,
on behalf of the State, enter into an agreement with a person or body
for —
(a) the
provision or promotion of social services by that person or body; or
(b) the
conduct of research and development by that person or body in relation to the
provision of social services.
(2) An agreement under
subsection (1) may contain any provisions that the Minister considers
appropriate.
(3) Nothing in this
section limits any power that the Minister has, apart from this section, to
enter into an agreement or other arrangement.