Section 7: Functions of Commission

7. Functions of Commission (1) The Commission shall— (a) advise the Minister on all matters relating to land use planning and development; (b) make such recommendations as it deems necessary with a view to— (i) amending this Act or any regulations made thereunder; (ii) altering any National Development Strategy, for the more effective, efficient and economical operation of land use planning and development; (c) prepare reports on the operation of land use planning and development on its own motion or when required by the Minister; (d) review and make recommendations to the Minister on any development plan referred to it; (e) advise the Minister on any proposal for State-significant development, a planning agreement, or a departure application referred to it by the Minister; (f) undertake such other functions as are conferred or imposed upon it by this Act or as it may be required by Minister to undertake or as may be prescribed. (2) In the exercise of its functions, the Commission shall at all times have regard to and aim to promote the public interest and may— (a) consult such person as it considers appropriate; (b) commission such research and surveys as it deems fit; (c) require any local authority to furnish such information, particulars and statistics as it deems fit. (S. 7 not in operation.) P11 – 9 [Issue 1] Planning and Development Act