Planning Act 1999

The Commission has the following functions:

(b) to prepare integrated strategic plans for inclusion in the NT Planning Scheme;

(c) to prepare guidelines and assessment criteria for inclusion in the NT Planning Scheme;

(d) to carry out community consultation before preparing the plans, guidelines and assessment criteria mentioned in paragraphs (b) and (c);

(da) to receive submissions, carry out consultation as directed by the Minister, and report to the Minister, under Part 2, Division 4;

(e) to provide advice to the Minister or Development Consent Authority (or both) about strategic planning under this Act;

(f) to provide reports to the Minister as requested or required under this Act;

(g) as requested by the Minister or on its own initiative – to conduct research and give the Minister reports about future land use and development in the Territory, taking into account projected economic, social and demographic changes;

(h) as requested by the Minister – other functions to assist in achieving the purpose and objectives of this Act;