(1) The Trust must, by writing, establish a community advisory committee in respect of each plan area.
(2) The function of each committee is to provide advice or recommendations to the Trust on matters determined under subsection (6) relating to the relevant plan area.
(3) In providing that advice or making those recommendations, each committee must consider:
(a) the relevant plan area in the context of the Sydney Harbour region; and
(b) the objects of the Trust and the other provisions of this Act.
(4) Each committee consists of:
(a) one or more representatives, appointed by the Trust, of the local community and of affected councils; and
(b) any other person appointed by the Trust.
(5) A member holds office for the period specified by the Trust. The period must not exceed 3 years.
(6) The Trust must, after consulting a committee, give written directions to the committee on:
(a) matters in relation to which the committee is to give advice and recommendations under subsection (2); and
(b) the way in which the committee is to carry out its function; and
(c) procedures to be followed in relation to the meetings of the committee.