734Public hearings by a council

#### 734 Public hearings by a council 734 Public hearings by a council > > (1) This section applies to a public hearing that by this Act (section 29(1) excepted) is required to be arranged by a council with respect to any matter. > > > (2) The public hearing is to be conducted in such manner as is determined by the council, subject to this Act and the regulations. > > > (3) A report of the public hearing must be furnished to the council and the council must make the report public. > > > (4) The council must consider the report before making any decision with respect to the matter to which it relates. > > **s 734:** Am 1998 No 140, Sch 1 \[25\] \[26\].