Our Legislative framework
What Act does the Northern Rivers CMA operate under ?
The Northern Rivers CMA is constituted under the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003. Under the Act, the role and function of the CMA is to engage regional communities in NRM priorities and direct investment into regional activities to restore and protect NRM values. The CMA is also required to:
- Develop and deliver a regional Catchment Action Plan (CAP)
- Provide loans, grants, subsidies or other financial assistance for catchment activities
- Provide contracts or undertaking of works for the purposes of catchment activities
- Assist landholders to achieve the objectives of the CAP
- Provide educational and training courses and materials in connection with NRM
- Any perform any other function relating to NRM as prescribed by the Catchment Management Authorities Regulations 2005
What other responsibilities does the CMA have ?
The Northern Rivers CMA also has responsibilities under the Native Vegetation Act 2003, and Regulations 2005, and operates according to a range of other Acts and Regulations relating to NRM and public sector governance, including:
- Soil Conservation Act 1938
- Water Management Act 2000
- Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Regulation 2000
- Annual Reports Act (Statutory Bodies) 1984
- Native Vegetation Act 2003
- Native Vegetation Regulation 2005
- Public Finance and Audit Act 1983
- Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2000
- Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002
For more information about these Acts, visit NSW Legislation.
