LOCAL LAND SERVICES ACT 2013 - SECT 37 Preparation of draft State strategic plan

LOCAL LAND SERVICES ACT 2013 - SECT 37

37 Preparation of draft State strategic plan

(1) Local Land Services must prepare a draft State strategic plan for local land services in the State that complies with this Division and submit the draft plan to the Minister for approval.

(2) A draft State strategic plan is to be prepared and submitted as soon as practicable after the commencement of this Act and at such later times as may be specified by the Minister.

(3) In preparing a draft State strategic plan, Local Land Services is to have regard to--

(a) any State priorities for local land services, and

(b) the provisions of any environmental planning instrument under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that applies to a region, and

(c) any other existing natural resource management plans (including any such plans in the course of preparation) for a region including the State Water Management Outcomes Plan and any management plan under the Water Management Act 2000 , and

(d) sound evidence-based practices to support primary industries, resilient communities and healthy landscapes, and

(e) the need for engagement of the community, including the Aboriginal community.