Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Coastal Management Act 1995 - SECT 12

Functions of a Board

12. Functions of a Board



(1) A Board has the following functions-

   (a)  to develop Coastal Action Plans for land within the region;

   (b)  to provide advice to the Minister on coastal development in the region
        and any other matters referred to it by the Minister;

   (c)  to provide advice to the Council on coastal development in the region
        and any other matters referred to it by the Council;

   (d)  with the approval of the Council, to prepare and publish guidelines
        for coastal planning and management in the region;

   (e)  to facilitate the implementation in the region of the Victorian
        Coastal Strategy, Coastal Action Plans and approved coastal guidelines
        for the region;

   (f)  to facilitate local public awareness of and consultation and
        involvement in the development and implementation of the Victorian
        Coastal Strategy, Coastal Action Plans and approved coastal guidelines
        for the region;

   (g)  to liaise with and encourage the co-operation of Government
        departments, municipal councils, public authorities, industry,
        community groups and persons and bodies involved in the planning and
        management of the region in developing and implementing strategic
        solutions to matters affecting the conservation and use of the
        region's coast;

   (h)  to carry out any other functions conferred on it by or under this Act
        or any other Act.

(2) The Minister may give a Board directions in relation to the carrying out
of its functions under this Act.

(3) A Board must comply with the directions of the Minister in carrying out
its functions under this Act.