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World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999)

Chapter IV : Integrated Management Plans

24. Contents of integrated management plans

 

In addition to the requirements of the Convention, the Operational Guidelines and the directives of the Minister for a plan of this nature, every integrated management plan must contain, at least—

(a) a co-ordinated policy framework;
(b) such planning measures, controls and performance criteria as may be prescribed;
(c) a programme for the implementation of the plan;
(d) procedures for public participation;
(e) procedures for participation by nature conservation, tourism and other relevant experts;
(f) cultural or nature conservation components required by—
(i) applicable law; and
(ii) the directives of the Minister;
(g) provisions regarding the—
(i) activities allowed within a particular geographical area;
(ii) terms and conditions for conducting activities;
(iii) prohibition of activities prescribed by the Minister;
(iv) control over the frequency, size, impact or manner of conducting activities in a particular geographical area, including without limitation, the use of, or access to, structures;
(v) a description of the World Heritage Site concerned, an assessment of its significance and an evaluation of material threats to its significance; and
(vi) alienation, lease or encumbrance of movable and immovable property referred to in section 13(1)(j) in accordance with this Act, if applicable.