The powers and duties delegated are those of the Council as “local authority” or “occupier”, as specified. Under section 6 of the Act, the Minister of Conservation may delegate in writing to any local authority powers under the Act (excluding power to delegate and to grant concessions under Part 2 (ss21-26)) subject to any general or special directions given or conditions attached by the Minister.
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s15Summary of Function or Power
Duty (as occupier) to carry out such wild animal control measures as required by the Director-General for the purposes provided; Where non-compliance, duty (as occupier) to pay reasonable cost of control operation undertaken.Delegated Officer
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s16Summary of Function or Power
Power (as owner, occupier or person in control of the land) to enter land for wild animal control purposes in the circumstances provided - procedural and substantive requirements.
Delegated Officer
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s31Summary of Function or Power
Duty (as local authority) before taking any action for the destruction of wild animals in its district, to prepare and submit its plans to the Minister of Conservation for approval/modification.Delegated Officer
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Summary of Function or Power
Delegated Officer