National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)Chapter 4 : Management of Protected AreasPart 1 : Management authorities and management plans39. Preparation of management plan |
| (1) | The Minister or the MEC may make an assignment in terms of section 38(1) or (2) only with the concurrence of the prospective management authority. |
| (2) | The management authority assigned in terms of section 38(1) or (2) must, within 12 months of the assignment, submit a management plan for the protected area to the Minister or the MEC for approval. |
| (3) | When preparing a management plan for a protected area, the management authority concerned must consult municipalities, other organs of state, local communities and other affected parties with have an interest in the area. |
| (4) | A management plan must take into account any applicable aspects of the integrated development plan of the municipality in which the protected area is situated. |