6APersons and bodies performing functions under Act

6A Persons and bodies performing functions under Act (1) The Minister's functions under this Act are primarily the following: (a) to make and amend specific planning schemes under Part 2;

Planning Act 1999 12 (b) to make interim development control orders under Part 3; (c) to perform the functions of a consent authority in the circumstances specified in section 4; (d) to appoint members of the various bodies that perform functions under this Act; (e) to appoint persons who perform administrative or enforcement functions under this Act; (f) to prescribe fees, approve forms and perform administrative functions under this Act. (2) The Planning Commission's functions under this Act are specified in section 81B and relate primarily to the following: (a) to develop strategic planning for the Territory and maintaining the NT Planning Scheme; (b) to assist the Minister in carrying out the purpose and objectives of this Act. (3) A consent authority's function under this Act is to make decisions relating to applications to develop land. (4) The Development Consent Authority's function under this Act is to perform the functions of a consent authority in those places where it is established.