Minister may direct local government to perform function or obligation
184 Minister may direct local government to perform function or obligation
This section applies if the Minister reasonably believes a local government is not performing any of its functions or obligations under this Act.
Example of a local government not performing its functions or obligations—
a local government does not prepare, implement or review a stock route network management plan under this Act
The Minister may, by written notice given to the local government, direct it to perform the function or obligation.
However, before giving a notice under subsection (2), the Minister must consult with the local government and consider the local government’s views about the performance of the function or obligation.
The notice must state the following—
the function or obligation the Minister believes the local government is not performing;
what action the Minister requires the local government to take to perform the function or obligation;
the date by which the stated action must be taken.
The local government must comply with the direction.
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