56.16. If, on the expiry of the period applicable under section 56.15, the council of the responsible body has not adopted a by-law establishing a new revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan, the Government may, by order, amend the revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan on which the Minister gave an opinion to ensure that it is consistent with government policy directions.
If, before the expiry of that period, the council adopts a by-law establishing a new revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan that is still inconsistent with government policy directions, the Minister may either again require the responsible body to replace the revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan, or recommend that the Government exercise its power under the first paragraph.
The metropolitan plan or RCM plan, as amended by the Government, is deemed to be a revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan adopted in its entirety by a by-law of the council of the responsible body.
As soon as practicable after the order is made, the Minister shall notify a copy to the responsible body. The copy of the order shall stand in lieu of the original for the purpose of issuing certified copies of the revised metropolitan plan or RCM plan.
1993, c. 3, s. 32; 2002, c. 37, s. 8; 2010, c. 10, s. 20; I.N. 2016-01-01 (NCCP).