Functions of Commissioner
7 Functions of Commissioner
The functions of the Commissioner are as follows:
to facilitate collaboration between governments and service providers to address issues involving cross border communities;
to work and engage with all tiers of government, businesses and the community to ensure the needs of cross border communities are considered in the development and implementation of policy, procedures and legislation;
to identify key barriers for economic development in the cross border regions;
to advocate for a simplified regulatory environment for business growth and labour mobility in the cross border regions;
to facilitate better access to services for cross border communities by working with other jurisdictions and service providers to improve planning for and access to a range of education, justice, health and community services for those communities;
to update and inform cross border communities and businesses on issues and progress;
to prepare an annual plan in consultation with the
Minister;
to provide reports on any aspect of the Commissioner’s functions at the request of the Minister or on the Commissioner’s own initiative;
any other functions conferred on the Commissioner by or under this or any other Act or by the Minister.
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