29Functions of Board

29 Functions of Board The functions of the Board are: (a) to report regularly to, and as directed by, the Minister, but in any case not less than once a year, on the general condition of pastoral land and the operations of the Board; (b) to consider applications for the subdivision or consolidation of pastoral land and make recommendations to the Minister in relation to them; (c) to plan, establish, operate and maintain systems for monitoring the condition and use of pastoral land on a District or other basis; (d) to assess the suitability of proposed new pastoral leases over vacant Crown land; (e) to direct the preparation, and monitor the implementation, of remedial plans; (f) to monitor, supervise or cause to be carried out work in relation to the rectification of degradation or other damage to (g) to monitor the numbers and effect of stock and feral and other animals on pastoral land; (h) to monitor and administer the conditions to which pastoral leases are subject; (ha) to consider and determine applications for permission to use pastoral land for a non-pastoral purpose in accordance with Part 7; (j) to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relating to the administration of this Act; (k) to hear and determine all questions, and consider and make recommendations on all matters, referred to it by the Minister; and (m) such other functions as are imposed on it by or under this or any other Act or as directed by the Minister. Pastoral Land Act 1992 15