Purpose
The functions of the CES are to:
1. prepare the Report on the State of the Environment of Victoria;
2. conduct annual strategic audits of, and prepare reports on, the implementation of environmental management systems by Agencies and public authorities;
3. audit public education programs relating to ecologically sustainable development and advise the Minister as to the effectiveness of the programs in encouraging the community to adopt ecologically sustainable development principles and practices;
4. advise the Minister in relation to any matter relating to ecologically sustainable development referred to the Commissioner by the Minister