Performance of functions and exercise of powers in accordance with planning and Government economic and social objectives
10 Performance of functions and exercise of powers in accordance with planning and Government economic and social objectives
The Authority must perform its functions and exercise its powers under this Act in accordance with—
the objectives of planning in Victoria; and
any economic and social objectives established from time to time by the State Government.
In performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Authority must—
engage, consult and collaborate with other planning entities, including Councils, in relation to their functions as planning authorities and responsible authorities; and
have regard to the whole of the functions conferred on Councils, planning authorities and responsible authorities by the Planning and Environment Act 1987; and
have regard to the functions of public sector bodies, including public sector bodies that have responsibility for the planning and delivery of infrastructure and related services; and
Example
The Authority, in performing its functions and exercising its powers, must have regard to the functions of agencies under the Transport Integration Act 2010.
seek to achieve State Government policy objectives through coordination between all levels of government, government agencies (including public sector bodies) and with the private sector.
The Authority must have regard to its current annual business plan under section 44 in performing its functions.
The Authority is subject to the general direction and control of the Minister.
Note
The Minister may give written directions to the Authority under section 36 regarding the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.
S. 10A inserted by No. 49/2017 s. 92.
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