26Performance audit of implementation of coastal management programs

#### 26 Performance audit of implementation of coastal management programs 26 Performance audit of implementation of coastal management programs > > (1) The NSW Coastal Council, at the request of the Minister, is to conduct a performance audit of the implementation of a coastal management program of a local council. > > > (2) The purpose of the performance audit is— > > > > > (a) to determine whether a local council is effectively implementing its coastal management program, and > > > > > (b) to identify opportunities for local council capacity building. > > > (3) The NSW Coastal Council may, by notice in writing given to a local council, require the local council to provide it with such information or records (or both) as the notice requires in connection with a performance audit. > > > (4) A local council is to comply with a notice given under this section. > > > (5) The NSW Coastal Council is, at the conclusion of the performance audit, to provide the Minister with a report. > > > (6) If the NSW Coastal Council is of the opinion that the local council is not complying with its coastal management program to a significant extent, the NSW Coastal Council may make recommendations to the Minister on appropriate remedial actions to be taken, including that the Minister refer the matter to the Minister administering the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030) for further consideration. > > > (7) The Minister, within 3 months of the end of each calendar year, is to cause the reports provided to the Minister under this section during that year (if any) to be tabled in each House of Parliament. > > > (8) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to performance audits under this section.