23Water Advisory Committees

23 Water Advisory Committees (1) The Minister may, in writing: (a) establish, and appoint the members of, a Water Advisory Committee for the Territory or a part of the Territory or for a particular purpose; and (b) allocate a name to each such Advisory Committee.

Water Act 1992 27 (1A) If a water allocation plan is declared under section 22B, the Minister may, in writing: (a) establish, and appoint the members of, a Water Advisory Committee for the plan; and (b) allocate a name to the Advisory Committee. (1B) An Advisory Committee referred to in subsection (1A): (a) in addition to subsection (3) – is to advise the Minister on the effectiveness of the water allocation plan in maximising economic and social benefits within ecological restraints; and (b) is to carry out any other functions that the Minister may from time to time direct the Advisory Committee to perform. (2) An Advisory Committee shall consist of such members as the Minister thinks fit and the members shall hold office at the Minister's pleasure. (3) An Advisory Committee shall consider and advise the Minister on such matters within its jurisdiction as are referred to it by the Minister.