9General functions and powers of Panel

9 General functions and powers of Panel

(1)  The functions of the Panel are –

(a) [Section 9 Subsection (1) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:19 Sep 2001] to consider draft plans, draft amendments to marine farming development plans and draft modifications to marine farming development plans following reviews under section 48 ; and

(ab) [Section 9 Subsection (1) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:19 Sep 2001] to consider environmental impact statements; and

(b) [Section 9 Subsection (1) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:19 Sep 2001] to consider comments made on draft plans, draft modifications and draft amendments; and

(c) [Section 9 Subsection (1) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:19 Sep 2001] to make recommendations to the Minister in respect of draft plans, draft modifications and draft amendments; and

(d) to perform any other function imposed on it under this or any other Act; and

(e) to undertake any other function or activity the Minister determines.

(2)  The Panel may –

(a) conduct hearings to assist it in the performance of its functions; and

(b) do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions.

(3)  [Section 9 Subsection (3) inserted by No. 61 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:19 Sep 2001] The Panel must conduct a hearing if a request for the hearing is made under section 27(2)(c) or section 39(2)(c) .