236Function of assessment committees

236 Function of assessment committees

(1) The functions of an assessment committee are—

(a) to consider any matters that are referred to it by the Planning Minister relating to a declared project, in accordance with the terms of reference; and

(b) if required by the Planning Minister under Part 3, to undertake consultation on those matters; and

(c) to conduct preliminary hearings or formal public hearings; and

See Part 3 regarding hearings.

(d) to report and make recommendations to the Planning Minister in relation to—

(i) whether or not to grant any applicable approval that is required for a declared project to be developed; and

(ii) the conditions (if any) of such approval.

(2) Subject to this Part, in carrying out its functions in relation to a matter referred to it by the Planning Minister, an assessment committee may inquire into and inform itself in relation to the matter in any manner it sees fit.