7Functions of Authority under Act

7 Functions of Authority under Act

7 Functions of Authority under Act

The functions of the Authority are as follows—

(a) to accept or reject CID proposals,

(b) to determine whether a CID proposal has met the requirements under this Act for a CID proposal ballot to take place,

(c) to conduct CID proposal ballots or cause CID proposal ballots to be conducted,

(d) to determine whether to approve or reject CID proposals after a CID ballot has taken place,

(e) to regulate and oversee the operation of CID entities,

(f) to impose, collect and distribute CID levies,

(g) to enter into contracts and other arrangements with CID entities and other persons,

(h) to terminate CID levies or to prohibit services, projects and activities under an approved CID proposal in accordance with the regulations,

(i) to report to the Minister on matters related to CIDs as prescribed by the regulations,

(j) with the approval of the Minister, to make and administer grants to support the development and operation of CIDs in the State,

(k) to support the development of CIDs in the State through education and training and other information sharing and capacity building activities,

(l) other related functions as necessary to give effect to the objects of this Act.