Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Environment Protection Act 1970 - SECT 8

Environment Protection Board

8. Environment Protection Board



(1) There is established an Environment Protection Board.

(2) The functions of the Board are-

   (a)  to advise the Minister and the Chairman on-

   (i)  the administration, policies and strategic directions of the
        Authority; and

   (ii) the Authority's corporate plan; and

   (iii) national and international trends of significance in environment
        protection; and

   (b)  to advise on the appointment of the Chairman when that position is
        vacant; and

   (c)  to inquire into, and to report on, any matter or thing relating to the
        administration or business practices of the Authority that is referred
        to it by the Minister or the Chairman; and

   (d)  generally to carry out any other function or duty given to it, or
        imposed on it, by this Act or any other Act.

(3) The Board may do all things that are necessary or convenient to enable it
to perform its functions.