Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

WATER ACT - SECT 23

(1) The Minister may, in writing:

(a) establish, and appoint the members of, a Water Advisory Committee for the Territory or a part of the Territory or for a particular purpose; and

(b) allocate a name to each such Advisory Committee.

(1A) If a water allocation plan is declared under section 22B in respect of a water control district, the Minister may, in writing:

(a) establish, and appoint the members of, a Water Advisory Committee for the district; and

(b) allocate a name to the Advisory Committee.

(1B) An Advisory Committee referred to in subsection (1A):

(a) in addition to subsection (3) - is to advise the Controller on the effectiveness of the water allocation plan in maximising economic and social benefits within ecological restraints; and

(b) is to carry out any other functions that the Controller may from time to time direct the Advisory Committee to perform.

(2) An Advisory Committee shall consist of such members as the Minister thinks fit and the members shall hold office at the Minister's pleasure.

(3) An Advisory Committee shall consider and advise the Controller on such matters within its jurisdiction as are referred to it by the Controller.