13Functions—generally

#### 13 Functions—generally 13 Functions—generally > > (1) The Authority has the following functions in, or in relation to land in, the operational area— > > > > > (a) to prepare master plans for development within precincts, including identifying priorities relating to the design and location of that development, > > > > > (b) to carry out development on its own behalf or on behalf of other persons or bodies, > > > > > (c) to participate in the planning, funding, prioritisation and co-ordination of public infrastructure that is provided in association with the carrying out of development within precincts, > > > > > (d) to co-ordinate, secure and attract investment, > > > > > (e) to develop and, if directed by the Minister, implement schemes for funding the provision of public infrastructure, facilities, places and services, > > > > > (f) to promote, organise, manage, provide and conduct cultural, educational, commercial, transport, tourist and recreational activities and facilities, > > > > > (g) to provide consultancy and other services relating to the carrying out of development, > > > > > (h) to enter into joint ventures, project delivery agreements and other arrangements with landowners, developers, State and Commonwealth government agencies and local councils in the Western City, > > > > > (i) to liaise and work collaboratively with State and Commonwealth government agencies and with local councils in the Western City in exercising its functions. > > > (2) The Authority has such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act. > > > > Note— > > > > See for example section 50 of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) which, among other things, authorises the Authority to deal with land. The Authority may also enter into voluntary planning agreements with developers under Part 7 of the Planning Act. > > > (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Authority may exercise functions delegated to it under any other Act. > > > (4) The Authority cannot exercise any of its functions in relation to the Western Sydney Airport.