(a) to conduct any study, survey, excavation or examination respecting archaeological sites, palaeontological sites or burial grounds or places that, in the Minister’s opinion, may be archaeological sites, palaeontological sites or burial grounds;

(b) to conduct any study, survey, excavation or examination respecting provincial heritage places or places that, in the Minister’s opinion, may be so designated;

(c) to assist the Minister in carrying out his or her duties and to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act that are within the Minister’s jurisdiction.

(a) to conduct any study, survey and examination respecting municipal heritage conservation areas or places that, in the council’s opinion, may be so established;

(b) to assist the council or the heritage board in carrying out its duties and to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act that are within the council’s jurisdiction.

(a) a heritage officer appointed under section 54; and

(b) any person authorized by the Appeal Board to conduct an inquiry under section 72.