97MProvisions of Act not to apply

97M Provisions of Act not to apply

Divisions 2 and 3 of this Part and section 149A do not apply in relation to—

(a) an application referred to the Minister under this Division; or

(b) a permit issued under this Division; or

(c) an amendment of a permit issued under this Division.

Pt 4AA (Headings and ss 97MA–97MZT) inserted by No. 66/2009 s. 5, amended by No. 58/2010 ss 37–42, repealed by No. 3/2013 s. 5,
new Pt 4AA (Heading and ss 97MA–97MI) inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 10.

Part 4AA—Planning Application Committee

New s. 97MA inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 10.

97MA Planning Application Committee

The Minister may establish a Planning Application Committee.

New s. 97MB inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 10.

97MB Membership of Planning Application Committee

(1) The Planning Application Committee is to consist of—

(a) a chairperson appointed by the Minister from the list of persons prepared under subsection (2); and

(b) at least 4 other members appointed by the Minister.

(2) The Minister must prepare a list of names of persons available for appointment as a chairperson of the Planning Application Committee.

(3) The Minister must consult with the following bodies in respect of the list before making any appointment from that list—

(a) the Municipal Association of Victoria established under the Municipal Association Act 1907;

(b) the Victorian Local Governance Association;

(c) 2 bodies that the Minister considers represent the planning and development industry.

(4) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the Planning Application Committee in respect of the office of member.

New s. 97MC inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 10.

97MC Functions of the Planning Application Committee

The Planning Application Committee has the following functions—

(a) to advise the Minister on any matters which the Minister refers to it in relation to an application for a permit or class of applications for permits;

(b) to advise a responsible authority on any matters which the authority, with the consent of the Minister, refers to it in relation to an application for a permit or class of applications for permits;

(c) to carry out, as delegate, any function delegated to it by the Minister under section 190;

(d) to carry out, as delegate, any function delegated to it by a responsible authority under section 188.