Section 66 of the Principal Act is amended as follows:

(a) by omitting from subsection (2) "each financial year" and substituting "as required" ;

(b) by omitting subsection (3) and substituting the following subsection:

(3)  In preparing a proposed strategic plan or updating an existing strategic plan, a council is to consult with the community in its municipal area and any authorities and bodies it considers appropriate.

(c) by inserting in subsection (4) "or updated strategic plan" after "plan" .