34WCommittees

34W Committees

34W Committees

(1) The Minister may establish standing or special committees to advise the Minister about the following—

(a) the exercise of the Minister’s functions under this Act, the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 or the Electricity Supply Act 1995,

(b) long-term plans for diversifying the economy and supporting the employees and local communities affected by changes in electricity generation in the State,

(c) strategies to reduce emissions,

(d) economic, export and employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including global trends in the renewable energy sector,

(e) other matters requested by the Minister.

(2) A committee established under this section also has the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or another Act.

(3) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to the membership, procedures and functions of committees established under this section, including the terms of appointment of members and voting procedures.

s 34W: Ins 2005 No 18, Sch 1 [7]. Subst 2020 No 44, Sch 2.2[4].