2.1 Functions

A broad distinction can be drawn between those Government Boards which provide governance (ie. direction and control) and those which provide policy and management advice. The functions and general powers of a Board are usually set out in the enabling legislation (the Act of Parliament which establishes the entity).

Example: Beach Protection Authority established under the Beach Protection Act 1968 (external site).

Functions

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The functions of the authority shall be:

1. the giving of advice and making of reports with respect to coastal management to the Minister, State government departments, port authorities, local governments, river improvement trusts and other persons;
2. the carrying out of investigations, conducting of experiments and giving demonstrations with respect to coastal management;
3. the planning of preventive and remedial measures with a view to preventing any matter or thing having an adverse effect upon the amenity of the coast and, subject thereto, with a view to minimising damage to property from erosion or encroachment by tidal water;
4. the recording and evaluating of the results of investigations, experiments, demonstrations and plans referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c);
5. the disseminating of information on coastal management to members of the public; and
6. the exercising and performing of the powers, authorities, functions and duties conferred upon it by this or any other Act.

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Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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