Performance of functions of Minister
12 Performance of functions of Minister
The Minister is to perform his or her functions under this Act —
to the extent practicable, in consultation with relevant bodies, residents and other persons affected by the operation of this Act; and
to the extent practicable, jointly with relevant bodies, residents and other persons affected by the operation of this Act.
In relation to a management area, the Minister is to perform his or her functions under this Act —
in a way that is consistent with the management programme for that area and any working plan included in that programme; and
having regard to —
the interests of navigation, fisheries, agriculture, water supply and recreation in the area; and
the natural beauty and amenity of the area; and
the preservation of public rights of access to the area; and
the rights acquired by persons in relation to boat houses, jetties and other structures to the extent that the exercise of those rights is not likely to impair the environment.
In subsection (1) —
relevant bodies, for any particular area to which this Act applies, means —
the local government or governments for the area; and
any other public authority exercising functions in relation to the area; and
other bodies representing persons interested in the use of the waters and land in the area.
[Section 12 inserted: No. 38 of 2007 s. 150.]
[13. Deleted: No. 73 of 1995 s. 170.]
[14‑29. Deleted: No. 38 of 2007 s. 150.]
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