South Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

COUNTRY FIRES REGULATIONS 2004 - REG 59

59—Special fire areas

        (1)         The Board may, by notice in the Gazette, establish a "special fire area in relation to a part of the State if, in the opinion of the Board—

            (a)         there exists an extreme risk of fire; or

            (b)         CFS capabilities may be limited because a CFS organisation has not been constituted in relation to the area (or a part of the area), or for any other reason; or

            (c)         some other special situation exists that warrants the establishment of a special fire area.

        (2)         The Board may not include the area (or part of the area) of a council within a special fire area without first consulting the council.

        (3)         If the Board establishes a special fire area, the Board will constitute a committee of management to manage fire prevention and suppression planning in the area.

        (4)         A committee of management will (according to the determination of the Board) consist of—

            (a)         1 or more representatives of the CFS; and

            (b)         1 or more representatives of a council whose area lies wholly or partially within the special fire area; and

            (c)         if there is a reserve (or part of a reserve) administered under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 within the special fire area—1 or more officers of the National Parks and Wildlife Service nominated by the Minister responsible for the administration of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 ; and

            (d)         if there is a forest reserve (or part of a forest reserve) within the special fire area—1 or more nominees of the Minister responsible for the administration of the Forestry Act 1950 ; and

            (e)         1 or more representatives of any other organisation or agency that, in the opinion of the Board, has a special interest in fire prevention and suppression in the area; and

            (f)         such other persons as the Board thinks fit.

        (5)         The Board may use money from the Fund to assist a committee of management in the performance of its functions.

        (6)         The Board may, by further notice in the Gazette, vary or dissolve a special fire area established under this regulation.