Delegation of powers under the World Heritage Convention Act (Notice No. R. 723 of 2002). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Transfer Contract/agreement Protected area Management/conservation Wetlands Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract With this Notice, the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism delegates powers vested in him other by section 43(1)(a) of the World Heritage Convention Act in Director-General of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. The powers delegated include authorization and ratification of land claims negotiations and settlement agreements entered into by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park Authority in respect of state or private land forming part or affecting World Heritage Sites and of land acquisitions made by the Authority. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements World Heritage Convention Act (Act No. 49 of 1999). Legislation | South Africa | 1999 Keyword: Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Expropriation, Institution, Protected area, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX