Section 6
Duties of a local authority
of Public Parks And Greens Ordinance, 1993
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(1)
It shall be the duty of the local authority subject to any direction that may be given by the State Planning Authority—
(a)
to exercise general supervision over special areas situated within its area of jurisdiction;
(b)
to develop, manage and beautify such special areas;
(c)
to stimulate public interest in the conservation and protection of greens;
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(d)
to encourage the use and development of public parks for the purposes of recreation and tourism;
(e)
to preserve and protect the greens in public parks;
(f)
to preserve and maintain buildings and sites of historic or cultural significance within a special area but without prejudice to the Sarawak Cultural Heritage Ordinance, 1993 [Cap. 6];
(g)
to provide facilities and services for public enjoyment of special areas;
(h)
to make plans and recommendations concerning the development, protection and regulation of public parks within a special area, and the preservation and protection of greens in the
State;
(i)
to submit proposals to the Board on the steps to be taken on the development and implementation of policies for or affecting special areas; or
(j)
to carry out such other duties as the Board may direct.
(2)
The State Planning Authority may by Order delegate the responsibility to give direction under subsection (1) and section 7 to the Minister for the time being having responsibility for local authorities.
[Ins. Cap. A107.]