Functions of Board
29 Functions of Board
The functions of the Board are:
to report regularly to, and as directed by, the Minister, but in any case not less than once a year, on the general condition of pastoral land and the operations of the Board;
to consider applications for the subdivision or consolidation of pastoral land and make recommendations to the Minister in relation to them;
to plan, establish, operate and maintain systems for monitoring the condition and use of pastoral land on a District or other basis;
to assess the suitability of proposed new pastoral leases over vacant Crown land;
to direct the preparation, and monitor the implementation, of remedial plans;
to monitor, supervise or cause to be carried out work in relation to the rectification of degradation or other damage to pastoral land;
to monitor the numbers and effect of stock and feral and other animals on pastoral land;
to monitor and administer the conditions to which pastoral leases are subject;
to consider and determine applications for permission to use pastoral land for a non-pastoral purpose in accordance with Part 7;
to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relating to the administration of this Act;
to hear and determine all questions, and consider and make recommendations on all matters, referred to it by the Minister; and
such other functions as are imposed on it by or under this or any other Act or as directed by the Minister.
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