60AActivity advisory groups

60A Activity advisory groups (1) The Secretary may appoint an activity advisory group for a proposed activity if— (a) the Secretary receives a notice of intention to prepare a cultural heritage management plan under section 54; and (b) the proposed activity in the plan is to be carried out in an area for which there is no registered Aboriginal party. (2) If the Secretary appoints an activity advisory group under subsection (1), the Secretary must do so within 21 days of receiving a notice of intention to prepare a cultural heritage management plan. (3) The Secretary must notify the sponsor of a cultural heritage management plan of the appointment of an activity advisory group for the proposed activity in the plan as soon as practicable after appointing the group. (4) The function of an activity advisory group is to advise the Secretary on the proposed activity and its impact on Aboriginal cultural heritage. (5) For the purposes of performing its function, an activity advisory group may do any of the following— (a) consult with the sponsor and the heritage advisor in relation to the assessment of the area for the purposes of the plan; (b) consult with the sponsor and the heritage advisor in relation to the conditions to be included in the plan; (c) participate in the conduct of the assessment. (6) The sponsor of a cultural heritage management plan and the heritage advisor must make reasonable efforts to consult with the activity advisory group before beginning the assessment and during the preparation of the plan. (7) The Secretary may appoint representatives of any relevant traditional owners to an activity advisory group. (8) A member of an activity advisory group is appointed on the terms and conditions (including remuneration and allowances) that are specified in the instrument of appointment. Division 5—Approval of cultural heritage management plans