8Functions of the Authority

8 Functions of the Authority

8 Functions of the Authority

(1) The Authority has the functions that are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(2) In particular, the Authority has the following functions—

(a) to advise the relevant Ministers on the management of the marine estate and in relation to any matter referred to it by the relevant Ministers,

(b) to undertake assessments of threats and risks to the marine estate,

(c) to prepare a draft marine estate management strategy for submission to the relevant Ministers in consultation with the relevant public service agencies,

(d) without limiting paragraph (a), to advise the relevant Ministers on the implementation of the marine estate management strategy by public authorities,

(e) to promote collaboration and co-ordination between public authorities in their exercise of functions relating to the management of the marine estate,

(f) to foster consultation with the community in relation to the management of the marine estate and the preparation of the marine estate management strategy.