7NSW renewable energy sector board

7 NSW renewable energy sector board

7 NSW renewable energy sector board

(1) As soon as practicable after the commencement of this section, the Minister is to establish a board for the NSW renewable energy sector, in particular in relation to the operation of the sector and the manufacture and construction of infrastructure in the sector.

(2) The board is to consist of—

(a) persons appointed by the Minister, including at least 1 person representing each of the following groups—

(i) manufacturers of steel, aluminium and other similar materials,

(ii) the metal fabrication industry,

(iii) the Australian Workers’ Union,

(iv) the Electrical Trades Union,

(v) the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union,

(vi) the Mining and Energy Union,

(vii) employers in the electricity, manufacturing and construction sectors,

(viii) persons involved in the planning, design, construction and operation of generation infrastructure,

(ix) NSW electricity customers, and

(b) the Energy Corporation, and

(c) other persons appointed by the Minister.

(3) The Minister is to appoint as joint chairperson of the board—

(a) one person appointed under subsection (2)(a)(iii)–(vi), and

(b) one person appointed under subsection (2)(a)(ix).

(4) The board has the following functions—

(a) to prepare and provide to the Minister a plan for the NSW renewable energy sector, in particular in relation to the operation of the sector and the manufacture and construction of infrastructure in the sector.

(b) to monitor and review the plan and make recommendations to the Minister about the implementation of the plan,

(c) to report to the Minister on another matter if requested by Parliament by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.