(1)  The Director of Public Health may order –

(a) a council to exercise any power or perform any function under this Act; or

(b) any authorised officer to carry out a specified function of a council under this Act; or

(c) any authorised officer to perform any function under this Act in any municipal area.

(2)  If a council fails to exercise any power or perform any function, the Director of Public Health may exercise the power or perform the function at the council's expense.

(3)  Before the Director of Public Health makes an order or takes any action under this section in relation to a council, the Director of Public Health, unless the circumstances require immediate action, is to consult with the council.

(4)  A council may request the Director of Public Health to exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions at the council's expense.