South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts22—Establishment of regions
(1) The Governor may,
by proclamation made on the recommendation of the Minister, divide the State
into Natural Resources Management Regions .
(2) The Minister must,
in formulating a recommendation for the purposes of subsection (1)—
(a) give
attention to the nature and form of the natural environment and give
particular attention to water catchment areas and biogeographical regions; and
(b) take
into account relevant economic, social, cultural and local government
boundaries or areas.
(3) The Governor may,
by subsequent proclamation made on the recommendation of the Minister—
(a) vary
the boundaries of any NRM region;
(b)
abolish an NRM region (on the basis that a new division is to occur).
(4) If a proclamation
is being made under subsection (3), the Governor may, by the same or a
subsequent proclamation, make provision for any transitional or consequential
matter, including for the transfer, apportionment or adjustment of property,
assets, rights, liabilities or expenses as between any relevant
regional NRM boards or the alteration or revision of any plan under this Act
(and any such notice will have effect according to its terms and despite any
other provision of this or any other Act, or any law, agreement or
arrangement).
(5) The Minister must,
before a proclamation is made under subsection (3)—
(a) give
each peak body notice of the proposed proclamation under that subsection and
give consideration to any submission made by any peak body within a period
(being at least 21 days) specified in the notice; and
(b)
consult with the NRM Council.
(6) Wherever an
NRM region is established under this section, or the boundaries of an
NRM region are varied under this section, the Minister must furnish a report
on the matter to the Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament.