734   Public hearings by a council

(1)  This section applies to a public hearing that by this Act (section 29 (1) excepted) is required to be arranged by a council with respect to any matter.

(2)  The public hearing is to be conducted in such manner as is determined by the council, subject to this Act and the regulations.

(3)  A report of the public hearing must be furnished to the council and the council must make the report public.

(4)  The council must consider the report before making any decision with respect to the matter to which it relates.