National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 7 : Catchment Management Agencies

Part 1 : Establishment and powers of catchment management agencies

80. Initial functions of catchment management agencies
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Subject to Chapter 2 and section 7New Link9, upon the establishment of a catchment management agency, the initial functions of a catchment management agency are –

(a)to investigate and advise interested persons on the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area;
(b)to develop a catchment management strategy;
(c)to co-ordinate the related activities of water users and of the water management institutions within its water management area;
(d)to promote the co-ordination of its implementation with the implementation of any applicable development plan established in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997); and
(e)to promote community participation in the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area.