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Environment Act 1986

Ministry for the Environment

32: Matters to which regard to be given

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"Things to Think About When Working for the Environment"

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When you work at the Ministry for the Environment, you need to think about certain things. You must consider the matters listed in section 17(a) to (g) when doing your job. You should do this as much as you can when carrying out the Ministry's tasks.

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Part 2Ministry for the Environment

32Matters to which regard to be given

  1. In carrying out the Ministry's functions, every officer and employee of the Ministry, so far as is practicable, shall have regard to the matters set out in section 17(a) to (g).