Australian Capital Territory
Tree Protection (Interim Scheme) Appointment 2005
Disallowable Instrument DI 2005— 159
made under the
Tree Protection (Interim Scheme) Act 2001, s21(1)  (Appointment of Adviser)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

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 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 Albrecht is an arboriculturist, horticulturist and landscape designer of many years experience.  Mr Carmody is a horticulturist and landscape designer of many years experience.

The Adviser is appointed for a period no longer than 1 year commencing on the day after notification.

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.