Environment Act 1986

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment - Functions and powers

18: Powers of Commissioner

You could also call this:

"The Commissioner's Job Powers"

The Commissioner has the powers needed to do their job under the Environment Act 1986. You can think of powers as the things the Commissioner is allowed to do. The Commissioner can do what is necessary to carry out their functions.

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17: Matters to which regard to be given, or

"Things the Commissioner Must Consider to Protect the Environment"

19: Power to obtain information, or

"The Commissioner can ask for information and you must provide it, while keeping your job secrets safe."

Part 1Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
Functions and powers

18Powers of Commissioner

The Commissioner shall have such powers as may be necessary to enable the Commissioner to carry out the Commissioner's functions under this Act.