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

Chapter 7 : Catchment Management Agencies

Part 4 : Intervention, disestablishment or change of water management areas of catchment management agencies

90. Regulations on catchment management agencies

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(1)Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may make regulations
(a)prescribing a maximum and a minimum number of members of a governing board;
(b)requiring the establishment of consultative forums and determining their composition and functions;
(c)determining, in consultation with the Minister of Finance, the basis and extent of remuneration and payment of expenses of members of governing boards and committees; and
(d)on any other matter which is necessary or desirable for the efficient functioning of catchment management agencies and their governing boards and committees.

 

(2)In making regulations, the Minister must take into account all relevant considerations, including the need to—
(a)achieve adequate representation of and consultation with organs of state, bodies representing different sectors and other interest within the areas of jurisdiction of catchment management agencies; and
(b)secure the efficient and cost effective functioning of catchment management agencies and their management structures.