Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) Before the Governor in Council or Minister exercises a power under section 22 in relation to a community government, the Minister must give notice of the proposed exercise of the power to the community government.
(2) However, notice need not be given if--
(a) the community government has asked for the power to be exercised; or
(b) the Minister reasonably considers giving notice--
(i) is likely to defeat the purpose of the proposed exercise of the power; or
(ii) would serve no useful purpose.
(3) The notice must state--
(a) the reasons for the proposed exercise of the power; and
(b) a period within which the community government may make submissions to the Minister about the proposed exercise of the power.
(4) The reasons stated in the notice are the only reasons that can be relied on in support of the exercise of the power.
(5) The Minister must have regard to all submissions made by the community government within the stated period.
(6) The power may be exercised without further notice to the community government if--
(a) the proposed exercise of the power is to proceed despite the community government's submissions; or
(b) no submissions of the community government are received by the Minister within the stated period.