National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 8 : Administration of ActPart 2 : Consultation process99. Consultation |
| (1) | Before exercising a power which, in terms of a provision of this Act, must be exercised in accordance with this section and section 100, the Minister must follow an appropriate consultative process in the circumstances. |
| (2) | The Minister must, in terms of subsection (1)— |
| (a) | consult all Cabinet members whose areas of responsibility may be affected by the exercise of the power; |
| (b) | in accordance with the principles of co-operative governance set out in Chapter 3 of the Constitution, consult the MEC for Environmental Affairs of each province that may be affected by the exercise of the power; and |
| (c) | allow public participation in the process in accordance with section 100. |