LEGISLATION ACT 2001

LAND AGENCY BOARD APPOINTMENTS 2003 (No 3)

INSTRUMENT OF APPOINTMENT 2003

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

DI 2003—131

The Planning and Land Act 2002 (the Act) provides for the establishment and functions of the Land Agency Board.

Section 206 of the Legislation Act 2001 allows for an appointment to be made, or evidenced, by writing signed by the appointer.  The Legislation Act requires that a maximum or minimum period of appointment must be stated for which the appointment is made.

The Standing Committee on Planning and Environment has been consulted about the nominations for appointment to the Council and has provided comments.

In accordance with the Act, an appointment to the Land Agency Board is for a term of not longer than 4 years.  The Act also provides for the appointment of a chairperson, deputy chairperson and at least 3, and not more than 5, other members to the Board.  The initial appointments to the Board are made for 2 years and 4 years.

Noted ……………