153General functions and powers of Joint Authority

### 153 General functions and powers of Joint Authority > > (1)  A Joint Authority has any function relating to the management of the fishery for which an arrangement is in force. > > > (2)  In managing a fishery, the Joint Authority is to – > > > > > > (a) consider the condition of the fishery; and > > > > > > > (b) formulate policies and plans for the good management of the fishery; and > > > > > > > (c) exercise the powers conferred on it by this Act; and > > > > > > > (d) co-operate and consult with other authorities, including other Joint Authorities within the meaning of the Commonwealth Act, in matters of common concern. > > > (3)  A Joint Authority is to – > > > > > > (a) ensure, through proper conservation, preservation and fisheries management measures, that fish resources are not endangered by over-exploitation; and > > > > > > > (b) achieve efficient use of those resources. > > > (4)  A Joint Authority is to perform its functions and exercise its powers in accordance with the Commonwealth Act. > > > (5)  A Joint Authority may exercise the powers of the Minister and any other person under this Act. > > > (6)  [*\[Section 153 Subsection (6) inserted by No. 45 of 1997, s. 30, Applied:13 Nov 1997\]*](/view/html/inforce/1997-11-13/act-1997-045#GS30@EN) Any rules made by a Joint Authority in the exercise of a power under [subsection (5)](#GS153@Gs5@EN) may provide that any rules made under [Part 3](#HP3@EN) apply to a fishery managed by the Joint Authority.