5General duties of committee

5 General duties of committee

(1)  It is the duty of the committee –

(a) to advise the Treasurer on matters arising in connection with the administration of this Act and to report to him on such matters relating to the administration of this Act as he may refer to it; and

(b) to assist in the finding of suitable alternative accommodation for those persons who, as a consequence or in anticipation of earth movement, have removed or are likely to be required to remove from any of the prescribed lands.

(2)  The committee shall make such arrangements and do such other acts as the Treasurer may require for the purpose of enabling him to carry out his functions under this Act or for the purpose of facilitating the carrying out of those functions.

(3)  For the purpose of carrying out its duties under this Act the committee may carry out, or secure the carrying out, of such inquiries or investigations as it considers necessary.