19ZIGuidelines in relation to reviews of representation or minor alterations to boundaries

1. The Commission must issue guidelines identifying factors and considerations for territorial authorities or regional councils to take into account in making determinations under any of the provisions of sections 19H to 19JB and Schedule 1A.

2. The Commission may, from time to time, amend or revoke any guidelines issued under subsection (1).

3. Any guidelines issued under subsection (1) may relate to territorial authorities or regional councils generally or to a specific class of territorial authorities or regional councils.

4. The Commission must, as soon as practicable after issuing any guidelines under subsection (1),—

5. send a copy of those guidelines to every territorial authority and every regional council; and
6. publish in the Gazette a notice—
   1. stating that the guidelines have been issued; and
   2. naming the place or places at which copies of the guidelines are available for inspection free of charge or for purchase or both.

7. The Commission must ensure that, so long as the guidelines remain in force, copies of the guidelines are available—

8. for inspection by members of the public free of charge; and
9. for supply to members of the public either free of charge or for purchase at a reasonable price.

10. The provisions of subsections (4) and (5) apply, with all necessary modifications, in respect of any amendment or revocation of any guidelines issued under subsection (1).