The present Regulation introduces some amendments to the Conservation Agreement Forms Regulation 149/98. In particular, it rewords section 1 dealing with the Schedules. Furthermore, the title of Schedule A is replaced.

Amends: Conservation Agreement Forms Regulation (Man. Reg.149/98). (2007)

The present Act establishes an appointed body, the Manitoba Heritage Council. The Council advises and makes recommendation to the Minister of Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism on provincial commemoration and legal protection of sites and structures. Council members represent various regions of Manitoba, have heritage expertise and make recommendations on proposals by applying standard assessment criteria to ensure consistent and objective decision-making.

The purpose of this Act is to provide for the conservation, control and prudent use of resources through the establishment of conservation districts, and to protect the correlative rights of owners (sect. 2). The Act continues the Conservation Districts Commission and regulates its operation and functioning. The Act defines the procedure for the establishment of conservation districts and provides for the management of each district by a dedicated board and regulates the operation of such boards.

Implemented by: Conservation Districts Regulation (Man. Reg.14/88). (1994)