Commentary on Sections Part 2: Local Development Plans. Section 12: Adoption
This section requires the Department to consider the recommendations of the independent examination and provides a power of direction for the Department to undertake one of three options at this stage.  It can direct a council to adopt the development plan document as originally prepared, adopt the document with such modifications as may be specified in the direction or direct a council to withdraw the development plan document.  A council must comply with the direction within such time as may be prescribed and adopt the plan strategy or local policies plan by resolution of the council.