12Functions of Authority

12 Functions of Authority

(1) The Authority has the functions, powers and duties conferred on it by or under this Act or any other Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Authority has the following functions—

(a) to plan, procure and manage any development, non-transport infrastructure, transport infrastructure or services for the Suburban Rail Loop program;

(b) to enter into, negotiate and administer partnerships, arrangements or agreements in relation to—

(ii) the provision of passenger services; and

(iii) the operation and maintenance of rolling stock, transport assets and transport systems;

(c) to receive and evaluate submissions from any person or body with an interest in the Suburban Rail Loop program or Suburban Rail Loop projects;

(d) to coordinate with other persons and bodies involved in, or affected by, scoping and development of the Suburban Rail Loop program and Suburban Rail Loop projects;

(e) to provide the Minister and other persons with advice, information and guidance material in relation to—

(ii) planning the use, development and protection of land required for the purposes of the Suburban Rail Loop program; and

(iii) the provision of passenger services; and

(iv) the operation and maintenance of rolling stock, transport assets and transport systems;

(f) to seek advice and information in relation to—

(ii) the provision of passenger services; and

(iii) the operation and maintenance of rolling stock, transport assets and transport systems;

(g) at the request of the Minister, to advise the Minister—

(i) in relation to the administration of this Act; and

(ii) on planning the use, development and protection of Suburban Rail Loop projects and related non-transport infrastructure and transport infrastructure; and

(iii) on planning the use of rolling stock, transport assets and transport systems;

(h) to procure any rolling stock, transport assets and plan and procure transport systems;

(i) to operate and maintain, or permit and manage access to, transport assets, transport systems, non-transport infrastructure and transport infrastructure built in relation to the Suburban Rail Loop program;

(j) to determine and collect user charges, fees and fares related to the Suburban Rail Loop program, the provision of passenger services or the use of non-transport infrastructure or transport infrastructure built in relation to the Suburban Rail Loop program;

(k) to collect and retain money received by or on behalf of the Authority—