40Regional committees

#### 40 Regional committees 40 Regional committees > > (1) The Minister is to establish regional committees under this Part for different regions of the State. > > > (2) A regional committee is to comprise representatives of local councils in the region and of other relevant bodies, as determined by the Minister. > > > (3) The function of a regional committee is to prepare a contribution plan under this Part in respect of authorised timber plantations in the region. The committee may exercise such other functions as are conferred under this Part with respect to the recovery and expenditure of financial contributions made by the owners of authorised plantations. > > > (4) The Minister is to issue guidelines with respect to the exercise of the functions of a regional committee. > > > (5) The Minister is required to consult the Local Government Association of New South Wales and the Shires Association of New South Wales about the composition of regional committees and about the nature and scope of guidelines under this section.