Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COUNCIL ACT 1994 - SECT 13

The Council has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions, and, in particular, has power to:

(a)

consult with appropriate persons and bodies; and

(b)

obtain advice and assistance from the NEPC Committee or from another committee established by the Council under section 33; and

(c)

undertake or commission research; and

(d)

publish reports relating to the functions and powers of the Council; and

(e)

provide information to the public (including industry); and

(f)

consult with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory bodies; and

(g)

consult with the Australian Local Government Association; and

(h)

direct the Service Corporation to provide assistance and support to other Ministerial Councils.