Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Road Management Act 2004 - SECT 32

Functions of the Utilities' Infrastructure Reference Panel

32. Functions of the Utilities' Infrastructure Reference Panel

The functions of the Utilities' Infrastructure Reference Panel are-

   (a)  to provide advice to the Government of Victoria on the effective
        coordination of the use of road reserves by utilities consistent with
        the principal object of road management;

   (b)  to act as the vehicle for consultation with, and obtaining advice
        from, relevant stakeholders, including utilities and community
        organisations, in relation to their use of road reserves;

   (c)  to provide information and advice to the Minister in relation to the
        making of Codes of Practice dealing with matters under Schedule 7 and
        whether proposed Codes of Practice are consistent with the works and
        infrastructure management principles;



   (d)  to provide information and advice to the Minister in relation to the
        making of regulations dealing with matters under Schedule 7 and
        whether proposed regulations are consistent with the works and
        infrastructure management principles;

   (e)  to provide advice on any other matter referred to the Utilities'
        Infrastructure Reference Panel by the Minister.

Division 2-General functions and powers of road authorities