Introduction. This Chapter makes provision for a number of matters relating to the operation of the Act. These include:

•  a requirement that notices under the Act be in writing

•  a description of the ways in which the Governor may exercise the Governor’s powers under the Act

•  a description of the effect of proclamations

•  a description of how public inquiries are to be held

•  specification of tax exemptions applicable to council property and dealings

•  a description of the manner of settling disputes between councils

•  specification of the Minister’s and Director-General’s powers to delegate.

The Chapter also authorises the making of regulations.