NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 - SECT 203B Functions of representative bodies
NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 - SECT 203B
Functions of representative bodies(1) A representative body has the following functions:
(a) the facilitation and assistance functions referred to in section 203BB;
(b) the certification functions referred to in section 203BE;
(c) the dispute resolution functions referred to in section 203BF;
(d) the notification functions referred to in section 203BG;
(e) the agreement making function referred to in section 203BH;
(f) the internal review functions referred to in section 203BI;
(g) the functions referred to in section 203BJ and such other functions as are conferred on representative bodies by this Act.
Other laws may confer functions
(2) The functions conferred on a representative body by this Act are in addition to, and not instead of, any functions conferred on the representative body (whether in its capacity as a representative body or otherwise) by or under:
(a) any other law of the Commonwealth; or
(b) a law of a State or Territory.
Representative bodies to perform functions
(3) Except as mentioned in section 203BB, 203BD or 203BK, a representative body must not enter into an arrangement with another person under which the person is to perform the functions of the representative body.
Priorities of representative bodies
(a) must from time to time determine the priorities it will give to performing its functions under this Part; and
(b) may allocate resources in the way it thinks fit so as to be able to perform its functions efficiently;
but must give priority to the protection of the interests of native title
holders.