s. s. 6 7 (5) After considering the Committee's recommendation the Minister may decide whether or not to recommend to the Governor in Council that the addition, amendment or repeal be made and the Minister must publish reasons for that decision in the Government Gazette and in a newspaper circulating generally throughout the State. 6 Crown to be bound This Act binds the Crown, not only in right of the State of but also, so far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Crown in all its other capacities. _______________ 7 Functions of the Secretary (1) The Secretary must administer this Act in such a S. 7(1) amended by way as to promote the flora and fauna No. 76/1998 conservation and management objectives. s. 9(b)(i). S. 7(2) (2) If the Secretary is of the opinion that action taken amended by or to be taken by a public authority is likely to No. 76/1998 threaten the survival of a listed taxon or s. 9(b)(i)(ii). community of flora or fauna or a critical habitat the Secretary may require the public authority to consult with the Secretary either before the action starts, or if the action has already started within 15 days of the request being made. (3) The Secretary may give grants and other S. 7(3) amended by incentives to encourage the achievement of the No. 76/1998 s. 9(b)(i). flora and fauna conservation and management objectives. 8 The Scientific Advisory Committee
(5) After considering the Committee's recommendation the Minister may decide whether or not to recommend to the Governor in Council that the addition, amendment or repeal be made and the Minister must publish reasons for that decision in the Government Gazette and in a newspaper circulating generally throughout the State. 6 Crown to be bound s. 6 This Act binds the Crown, not only in right of the State of but also, so far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Crown in all its other capacities. _______________ 7 Functions of the Secretary s. 7 S. 7(1) amended by No. 76/1998 s. 9(b)(i). (1) The Secretary must administer this Act in such a way as to promote the flora and fauna conservation and management objectives. S. 7(2) amended by No. 76/1998 s. 9(b)(i)(ii). (2) If the Secretary is of the opinion that action taken or to be taken by a public authority is likely to threaten the survival of a listed taxon or community of flora or fauna or a critical habitat the Secretary may require the public authority to consult with the Secretary either before the action starts, or if the action has already started within 15 days of the request being made. S. 7(3) amended by No. 76/1998 s. 9(b)(i). (3) The Secretary may give grants and other incentives to encourage the achievement of the flora and fauna conservation and management objectives. 8 The Scientific Advisory Committee
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