Decreto n. 5.805 establishing the re-organization of the State Council of Environment (CEMAm). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Environmental planning Environmental standards Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Management/conservation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Abstract This Decree, consisting of 5 Chapters, establishes the re-organization of the State Council of Environment (CEMAm) within the State of Goiás. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Council, created by Law No. 12.603, as an integrated organ of the Secretariat of Environment and Water Resources, by Law No. 13.456, and by Law No. 14.247. This Council aims at deliberating about regulations and technical norms, patterns and specific operational measures, in order to preserve and protect the environment and its resources, through the implementation and management of the State System of Protected Areas. The Decree is divided as follows: Preliminary provisions (Chap. I); Objectives and competence (Chap. II); Composition (Chap. III); Structure and competencies (Chap. IV); Final provisions (Chap. V). Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 14.247 creating the State System of Protected Area within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2002 Keyword: Institution, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Biodiversity, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Research, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX