Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01237:clause:1_18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01237
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18
Character Range: 20629–21319

18  Authority must approve or reject draft standards etc.

 (1) If the Authority makes a final assessment in relation to a draft standard or a draft variation of a standard, the Authority must:
 (a) approve the draft; or
 (b) approve the draft subject to such amendments as the Authority considers necessary; or
 (c) reject the draft.

Note: The Board must not delegate its powers to act on behalf of the Authority under this subsection—see section 67.

 (2) To avoid doubt, the draft does not take effect except in accordance with a notice under section 23A.

 (3) If the Authority decides to reject the draft, the Authority must give the Council a written notification of that decision.