Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Emergency Management Act 1986 - SECT 21C

Functions and powers of the Commissioner

21C. Functions and powers of the Commissioner



(1) The Commissioner has the following functions-

   (a)  to establish and monitor standards for the prevention and management
        of emergencies to be adopted by all emergency services agencies;

   (ab) to monitor and investigate the performance (in matters that are not
        financial matters) of the Emergency Services Telecommunications
        Authority in relation to the provision of services by the Authority to
        emergency services and other related services organisations;

   (ac) to make recommendations to the Minister about matters arising from any
        monitoring or investigation of the Emergency Services
        Telecommunications Authority;

   (b)  to advise, make recommendations and report to the Minister on any
        issue in relation to emergency management;

   (c)  to encourage and facilitate co-operation between all agencies to
        achieve the most effective utilisation of all services;

   (d)  to act as the Executive Officer of the Council;

   (e)  any other function conferred on the Commissioner by or under this or
        any other Act.

(2) The Commissioner has all the powers necessary to perform his or her
functions.