14ADisagreement between the Director and Board over implementation of plan of management

##### 14A Disagreement between the Director and Board over implementation of plan of management (1) Where: (a) a Board has been established under Part IIA for a park or reserve; and (b) the Director is of the opinion that: (i) the implementation of a decision of the Board is likely to be substantially detrimental to the good management of that park or reserve; or (ii) a decision of the Board is contrary to the plan of management in respect of that park or reserve; the Director shall advise the Minister accordingly. (2) Where the Minister is advised under subsection (1) of a disagreement between the Director and the Board, the Minister shall take such steps as the Minister considers appropriate to resolve the disagreement. (3) Where the Minister is unable to resolve the disagreement, the Minister shall appoint an arbitrator (being a person whom the Minister considers to be suitably qualified and in a position to deal with the matter impartially) to inquire into the matter. (4) A person appointed under subsection (3) shall inquire into the matter and submit a report, together with the person’s recommendations, to the Minister. (5) Where the Minister receives a report and recommendations under subsection (4), the Minister shall give such directions as the Minister thinks appropriate to the Director and the Board, together with a statement of the Minister’s reasons for giving the directions and a copy of the report and recommendations given to the Minister under subsection (4). (6) The Director and the Board shall comply with any directions given by the Minister under subsection (5).