11Functions—generally

11 Functions—generally

11 Functions—generally

(1) The principal functions of Property and Development NSW are as follows—

(a) to hold, manage, maintain, acquire or dispose of property for the government and government agencies,

(b) to carry out, manage, co-ordinate or participate in the development of the property of government agencies (including property of Property and Development NSW),

(b1) to design workspaces for use by the government or government agencies, including the fit-out of the workspaces,

(c) to arrange, where appropriate, for the sharing of facilities and premises by government agencies to reduce operational expenses for the government,

(d) to provide services or do other things for the management, maintenance or improvement of property of government agencies (including property of Property and Development NSW),

(d1) to develop, hold and manage information technology relating to land-use analysis or the management, maintenance or improvement of land, including providing access to the technology by government agencies and other persons, whether or not on payment of a fee,

(d2) to enter into agreements with—

(i) government agencies under section 12, or

(ii) government agencies or other persons in relation to property vested in, or otherwise held or managed by, Property and Development NSW,

(e) to provide advice to the Minister in relation to properties of government agencies and, in particular, as to whether those properties are being efficiently utilised,

(f) to provide advice to the Minister on the transfer of properties to Property and Development NSW and on budgetary measures relating to the properties of government agencies,

(g) to provide advice to the Minister on such matters relating to the properties of government agencies (including the property of Property and Development NSW) as the Minister directs.

(1A) Without limiting subsection (1)(a), Property and Development NSW’s functions include the following—

(a) to enter into agreements, including leases and licences, for the use of land and buildings by the government and government agencies,