National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)Chapter 11 : General Powers and DutiesPart 2 : Powers to be exercised by MEC88. Directives by MEC to municipalities |
| (1) | An MEC may in writing direct a municipality to take specified measures if the MEC is satisfied that the municipality is not taking adequate measures to— |
| (a) | prevent or remedy adverse effects on the coastal environment; |
| (b) | adopt or implement a municipal coastal management programme; or |
| (c) | give effect to the provincial coastal management programme. |
| (2) | The MEC may not issue a directive under subsection (1) without first consulting with the municipality and giving it a reasonable opportunity to make representations. |
| (3) | If the municipality does not comply with a directive under subsection (1) the MEC may use any powers granted to the MEC under this Act to take measures to prevent or remedy adverse effects on the coastal environment, to implement or monitor compliance with provincial norms and standards, or to give effect to the provincial coastal management programme. |