20BGeneral functions and powers of Council

20B General functions and powers of Council

[Section 20B Inserted by No. 101 of 1999, s. 6, Applied:01 Mar 2000]

(1)  The Council has the following functions:

(a) to advise the Minister on any matter under this Act;

(b) to advise the Minister on any matters referred to it by the Minister;

(c) to provide a forum for consultation on policy matters;

(d) to advise the Minister on the functions of the Director as they relate to public expectations;

(e) to promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of the Director;

(f) to encourage community support for fisheries management activities;

(g) to review management plans for inland fisheries.

(2)  The Council may do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions.