Wairau/ Awatere Resource Management Plan 1.13 Section 32 Requirements Section 32 of the Act requires the Council to assess the extent to which an objective, policy, rule, or other method is necessary in achieving the purpose of the Act. It also requires other alternatives to be assessed, and costs and benefits weighed up. The Marlborough District Council considers that it has fulfilled its duties under Section 32 of the Act in the preparation of this Plan. Explanations, which incorporate principle reasons for adopting objectives, policies and methods (including rules) are contained throughout Volume One of the Plan. Much more detailed internal reports have been prepared by the Council on various topics which outline the reasons for approaches undertaken. In general, the Marlborough District Council has sought to infuse the spirit of Section 32 throughout the process of preparing this plan. 1 - 14