Chapter 1 - Introduction The Council will continue to advise the community about its role and responsibilities for the sustainable management of the natural and physical resources of the Marlborough Sounds, and the links it has with other administrative agencies and interest groups. Council will also continue to liaise with other agencies and interest groups having responsibility for either managing or using the natural and physical resources of the Marlborough Sounds. Cross boundary issues identified during the preparation of the Plan include: • Inconsistent approach to the development of adjoining resource management plans; • Inconsistent provision and co-ordinated management of similar recreational, cultural and tourist facilities within adjoining planning areas; • Inconsistent approach to national roading that passes through the Plan area; • Inconsistent management of adjoining resources within the coastal marine area including the management of coastal water quality, and coastal space for recreation and marine farming; • Damage to natural values and features from effects of activities occurring outside the area or jurisdiction of the Plan; • Inconsistent recognition of iwi issues; and • Inconsistent approach to waste minimisation and management of hazardous substances, including hazardous waste. Section 75(1)(h) of the Act requires the Plan to set out the process to resolve cross boundary issues. This Section of the Plan details the process to ensure: • cross boundary issues are identified; • processes for dealing with cross boundary issues are developed; and • effects of cross boundary issues are avoided, remedied or mitigated. To address cross boundary issues Council will: • liaise with neighbouring regional and district councils and other statutory bodies to ensure integrated treatment of resource management issues; • participate in inter agency groups and forums; • exchange and share information; • establish and maintain joint working parties; • support research; and • transfer its functions, powers or duties, in accordance with section 33 of the Act, where it is satisfied that the transfer is desirable when assessed according to: • the authority to which the transfer is made being representative of the appropriate community of interest relating to the exercise or performance of the function, power or duty; • efficiency; and • technical or special capability or expertise. 1 9