Section 277 — Building Act 2004: Non-performance by territorial authority

277 Non-performance by territorial authority (1) This section applies if the Minister considers, in accordance with section 278 , that a territorial authority is not properly performing its functions or duties, or exercising its powers, under this Act. (2) The Minister may, in consultation with the Minister of Local Government, appoint 1 or more persons to act in place of the territorial authority by— (a) performing all or any of the territorial authority's functions or duties under this Act: (b) exercising all or any of the territorial authority's powers under this Act. Compare: 1991 No 150 s 29(1)