Guidelines for purposes of Parts 5, 6 and 6A

In force

S. 77(1) amended by Nos 36/2018 s. 62(2), 38/2018 s. 47(2).

(1)

The Minister may issue guidelines for the purposes of Parts 5, 6 and 6A.

(2)

Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), guidelines may be made for, or with respect to, the following—

(a)

the contents of an emergency management plan;

(b)

the consultation process in relation to an emergency management plan;

(c)

assurance of an emergency management plan;

(d)

the risk management methodology to be used in preparing an emergency management plan;

(e)

the review of an emergency management plan;

S. 77(2)(f) amended by No. 38/2018 s. 47(3)(a).

(f)

dispute resolution processes to resolve disputes arising from the exercise of powers or the performance of functions or duties under this Act in relation to emergency management planning;

S. 77(2)(g) inserted by No. 38/2018 s. 47(3)(b), amended by No. 36/2018 s. 62(3)(a).

(g)

the conduct of business and meetings by Regional Emergency Management Planning Committees;

S. 77(2)(h) inserted by No. 36/2018 s. 62(3)(b).

(h)

the conduct of business and meetings by Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committees;

S. 77(2)(i) inserted by No. 36/2018 s. 62(3)(b).

(i)

collaboration between Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committees;

S. 77(2)(j) inserted by No. 36/2018 s. 62(3)(b).

(j)

the responsibilities of municipal emergency management officers and municipal recovery managers.

(3)

Guidelines issued under subsection (1) must not be inconsistent with any regulations made under this Act.

(4)

Before issuing guidelines under subsection (1), the Minister must consult the State Crisis and Resilience Council.

S. 77A inserted by No. 36/2018 s. 31.

Regulations

This provision refers to the regulations (any regulations). Made under this Act:

Emergency Management (Critical Infrastructure Resilience) Regulations 2025 · under sections 76 and 76A

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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77 Guidelines for purposes of Parts 5, 6 and 6A