Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.9.2 Integration The provisions of each chapter of this Plan are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant provisions of the Wairau/ Awatere Resource Management Plan. For the purposes of clarity, where inconsistency between provisions may exist then the more stringent of the provisions in question will take precedence. 1.10 Cross Boundary Issues For the administrative purposes of local government and resource management the Marlborough District Council is a unitary authority having the powers and functions of both a regional council and a district council. This gives the Council responsibility for the sustainable management of resource use and the effects of resource using activities within Marlborough. This situation reduces the potential for cross boundary issues, but does not completely avoid their occurrence. Cross boundary issues can arise from: • Differences in polices and methods between adjoining plans or Councils; • Adverse effects of activities in adjoining areas; and/ or • Different community aspirations and goals in adjoining areas. Councils which adjoin the Wairau/ Awatere planning area include: The Canterbury Regional Council; Kaikoura, Tasman, Hurunui District Councils; Nelson City, and the remainder of the Marlborough District. Like Marlborough, Tasman and Nelson are unitary authorities. As well as geographical boundaries with adjoining Councils the Plan also needs to address administrative cross boundary issues. These issues arise from dealings with bodies having statutory responsibilities for activities with implications for sustainable resource management. These bodies include: Department of Conservation, Ministry of Fisheries, The Fish and Game Council, Maritime Safety Authority and the Ministry of Transport. Under the Act the Mean High Water Spring (MHWS) boundary separates the primary management responsibilities for the land and water of the coast between agencies. The Council, in conjunction with the Minister of Conservation is responsible for the management of the Coastal Marine Area (CMA). Landward of mean high water springs the relationship does not occur and the Council has full responsibility for sustainable management of the natural and physical resources. 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 Wairau/ Awatere, and the links it has with other administrative agencies and interest groups. The 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 Wairau/ Awatere. Sections 67(2)(f) and 75(2)(f) of the Act requires this 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 the • Effects of cross boundary issues are avoided, remedied or mitigated. To address cross boundary issues the Council will adopt the following methods: (a) Monitoring 1 7