133How to establish inquiry panel

133 How to establish inquiry panel (1) The Minister establishes an inquiry panel for an EIS by— (a) appointing 1 or more people to the panel; and (b) preparing written terms of reference for the inquiry.

(2) If the Minister appoints more than 1 person to an inquiry panel, the Minister must, in writing, nominate a person appointed to be the presiding member of the panel. (3) However, the Minister must not appoint a person to an inquiry panel unless satisfied that the person has the expertise necessary to exercise the functions of the panel in relation to the matter inquired into. (4) Also, the Minister must not appoint any of the following people to an inquiry panel for an EIS: (a) the chief planner; (b) a member of the territory planning authority’s staff; (c) a member of the city renewal authority’s staff; (d) a member of the suburban land agency’s staff; (e) a person prescribed by regulation in relation to the EIS.