81BFunctions

81B Functions The Commission has the following functions: (a) to review the NT Planning Scheme at regular intervals; (b) to prepare integrated strategic plans for inclusion in the NT Planning Scheme; (c) to prepare guidelines and assessment criteria for inclusion in the NT Planning Scheme; (d) to carry out community consultation before preparing the plans, guidelines and assessment criteria mentioned in paragraphs (b) and (c); (da) to receive submissions, carry out consultation as directed by the Minister, and report to the Minister, under Part 2, Division 4; (e) to provide advice to the Minister or Development Consent Authority (or both) about strategic planning under this Act; (f) to provide reports to the Minister as requested or required under this Act;

Planning Act 1999 108 (g) as requested by the Minister or on its own initiative – to conduct research and give the Minister reports about future land use and development in the Territory, taking into account projected economic, social and demographic changes; (h) as requested by the Minister – other functions to assist in achieving the purpose and objectives of this Act; (i) other functions conferred on the Commission under this Act.