33AFunctions of the Secretary

33A Functions of the Secretary (1) The functions of the Secretary in relation to the transport system are to— (a) provide advice to the Minister regarding— (i) strategic and regulatory policy and legislation; and (ii) the administration of this Act and other transport legislation; and (b) make available staff in the Department and provide resources and other support as necessary to enable other transport bodies to perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred on them by or under this Act or any other Act; and (c) procure, develop, construct and commission transport infrastructure; and (d) procure and commission passenger services, rolling stock and transport assets; and (e) contract in relation to the things mentioned in paragraphs (c) and (d); and (f) lead the strategic planning of all forms of transport and the delivery of an integrated transport system; and (g) lead the development of strategic and regulatory policy relating to the integration and improvement of the transport system; and (h) undertake operational activities, including transport system operations, asset management and project management; and (i) provide registration, licensing and accreditation services for the transport system and related matters; and (j) carry out any enforcement functions conferred on the Secretary by or under this Act or any other Act; and (k) develop and implement policies to improve the safety of the road system for all road users; and (l) provide technical, project management, consultancy, data and information services relating to the transport system, including on a commercial basis consistent with government policy; and S. 33A(1)(m) substituted by No. 41/2020 s. 50. (m) protect existing and future options for the improvement of the transport system, including by holding, retaining, reserving and acquiring land for existing and future transport corridors; and (n) seek to represent transport interests and wider State issues when liaising with other Victorian Departments and agencies and Departments and agencies of the Commonwealth, other States or Territories; and (o) direct and guide sector transport agencies in the performance of their functions and the exercise of their powers under this Act and other transport legislation; and (p) manage and administer matters, or develop initiatives, relating to— (i) the movement of freight within, or in and out of, Victoria; and (ii) the handling and storage of freight within Victoria; and (q) perform any other functions conferred or duties imposed on the Secretary by or under this Act or any other Act. (2) With the approval of the Minister, the Secretary may perform the functions specified in subsection (1)(i) or (l) for any purpose unrelated to the transport system.