10BStatements of intent

10B Statements of intent

[Section 10B Inserted by No. 70 of 2013, s. 9, Applied:01 Mar 2014]

(1)  On being issued with a statement of expectation under section 10A , the Heritage Council is to give the Minister a statement of intent in response.

(2)  The statement of intent is to indicate in general terms how the Heritage Council proposes to realise the ministerial aims set out in the statement of expectation.

(3)  The statement of intent is to be –

(a) in writing; and

(b) signed by the chairperson; and

(c) given to the Minister within 3 months after the Heritage Council is issued with the statement of expectation.

(4)  The Heritage Council is to ensure that the public has reasonable access to all statements of intent, including those that have been superseded.

(5)  Without limiting the generality of subsection (4) , the Heritage Council is to ensure that any person presenting at any of its offices during normal business hours may –

(a) inspect any statement of intent without charge; and

(b) obtain a copy of any statement of intent.