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125 Functions
The functions of the Council are as follows:
(a) to assess the heritage significance of places and objects;
(b) to recommend to the Minister the declaration of places and
objects to be heritage places and objects;
(c) to recommend to the Minister the revocation of the declaration
for heritage places and objects;
(d) to advise the Minister on the conservation, use and
management of heritage places and objects;
(e) to advise the Minister about the carrying out of work on a
heritage place or object and to decide applications for work
approvals other than applications for major work;
(f) to promote, as it considers appropriate, the public use and
enjoyment of heritage places and objects in a way that is
consistent with the conservation of the heritage significance of
the places and objects;
(g) to facilitate public education and programs about the
Territory's cultural and natural heritage;
(h) to advise the Minister on financial incentives or concessions
for heritage agreements (either in general or on particular
agreements);
(i) to advise the Minister on matters affecting the Territory's
cultural and natural heritage;
(j) to perform other functions conferred under this or another Act
or as directed by the Minister.
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