(1) The Minister may appoint a person to be the local government authority for
the purposes of this Act for land within the Western Division that is not
within the area of a council.
(2) The Minister may revoke an appointment
under this section at any time or for any reason.
(3) A person appointed
under this section (except a person who is an employee of a government sector
agency within the meaning of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 ) is
entitled to be paid the remuneration (including travelling and subsistence
allowances) that the Minister may from time to time determine in respect of
the person.