40FCertification of draft amendments

### 40F Certification of draft amendments > [*\[Section 40F Inserted by No. 47 of 2015, s. 10, Applied:17 Dec 2015\]*](/view/html/inforce/2015-12-17/act-2015-047#GS10@EN) > > > (1)  A planning authority that has prepared a draft amendment of an LPS must consider whether it is satisfied that the draft amendment of an LPS meets the LPS criteria. > > > (2)  If a planning authority determines that – > > > > > > (a) it is satisfied as to the matters referred to in [subsection (1)](#GS40F@Gs1@EN) , the planning authority must certify the draft as meeting the requirements of this Act; or > > > > > > > (b) it is not satisfied as to the matters referred to in [subsection (1)](#GS40F@Gs1@EN) , the planning authority must modify the draft so that it meets the requirements and then certify the draft as meeting those requirements. > > > (3)  The certification of a draft amendment of an LPS under [subsection (2)](#GS40F@Gs2@EN) is to be by instrument in writing affixed with the common seal of the planning authority. > > > (4)  A planning authority, within 7 days of certifying a draft amendment of an LPS under [subsection (2)](#GS40F@Gs2@EN) , must provide to the Commission a copy of the draft and the certificate.