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18 Functions

18 Functions

(1) The main functions of the chief executive officer are as follows—

(a) to ensure the Authority exercises its functions effectively and efficiently,

(b) to carry out or commission investigations, prepare plans or take steps the Minister directs, or the chief executive officer considers necessary or desirable, to ensure proper planning, preparation, coordination and control of development for the protection, rebuilding and recovery of affected communities,

(c) to make recommendations to the Minister about a matter that—

(i) relates to the performance or exercise of the chief executive officer’s or Authority’s functions or powers, and

(ii) may help the Minister with the proper administration of this Act.

(2) The chief executive officer’s functions also include other functions given to the chief executive officer under this Act or another Act.