TREE PROTECTION (INTERIM SCHEME)
APPOINTMENT 2004 (NO 2)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

DI 2004—158

Outline

Section 21(1) of the Tree Protection (Interim Scheme) Act 2001 states that the Minister may, in writing, appoint a person (the adviser) to advise the conservator (Conservator of Flora and Fauna) about the exercise of functions under part 3 of the Act.

The Adviser (and Acting Adviser) must be a person who, in the Minister’s opinion, has extensive experience in 2 or more of the areas of arboriculture, natural and cultural heritage or landscape architecture.  Mr Carmody is a horticulturist and landscape designer of many years experience.

The Acting Adviser is appointed in accordance with section 209 (1) (b) and (2) of the Legislation Act 2001.

The Acting Adviser is appointed for a term of 1 year commencing on the day after notification of the Instrument.

This Instrument is a disallowable instrument and will be published on the ACT legislation Register.

In accordance with subsection 228(1) of the Legislation Act 2001 the appointment was referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment for consideration.  The Committee raised no objections to the appointment.