Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
295VExercise of scheme functions by other persons and bodies
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295V Exercise of scheme functions by other persons and bodies
295V Exercise of scheme functions by other persons and bodies
(1) The EPA may enter into agreements and other arrangements with a person or body in respect of the exercise of the functions of the EPA under a green offset scheme or in relation to green offset works by the person or body on behalf of the EPA.
(2) The regulations may provide for the constitution of committees (as incorporated or unincorporated bodies)—
(a) to provide advice on green offset schemes, and
(b) to exercise any other functions conferred on them by the EPA or by the regulations in connection with green offset schemes or works.
(3) A matter or thing done or omitted to be done by such a committee, a member of the committee or a person acting under the direction of the committee does not, if the matter or thing was done or omitted to be done in good faith for the purpose of executing this or any other Act or the regulations, subject a member or a person so acting personally to any action, liability, claim or demand.
ss 295R–295X: Ins 2005 No 96, Sch 1 [129].