(1) If a dispute
arises between 2 or more local governments and this Act does not provide any
other means of resolving the dispute, the local governments may refer the
dispute to the Minister for resolution.
(2) The Minister is to
hear and determine the dispute as the Minister thinks fit, and may give such
directions to the local governments as the Minister considers appropriate for
disposing of the matter in dispute.
(3) The decision of
the Minister is final and effect is to be given to any direction given by the
Minister under this section.