84Functions and powers of Development Consent Authority

84 Functions and powers of Development Consent Authority (1) The functions of a Division of the Development Consent Authority are: (a) the functions of a consent authority under this Act in relation to the Division area in respect of which the Division was established; and (b) other functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act. (2) The Development Consent Authority has the powers that are necessary or convenient for, or incidental to, the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. (3) To assist it in performing its functions, the Development Consent Authority may seek advice or assistance from specialist advisors registered under subsection (5). (4) If the Development Consent Authority seeks advice or assistance from a specialist advisor in relation to a proceeding, it must give the participants in the proceeding: (a) written notice of the name and speciality of the specialist advisor; and (b) a copy of the advice or assistance being sought; and (c) a copy of any advice or a summary of any assistance given by the specialist advisor.

Planning Act 1999 119 (5) The Minister may maintain a register of the names and contact details of any person willing to act as a specialist advisor to the consent authority if the Minister is satisfied the person has the skills, qualifications or experience prescribed by regulation.