National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 8 : Water User Associations91. Proposal for establishment of water user association |
(1) | A proposal to establish a water user association must contain at least— |
(a) | the reasons for making the proposal; |
(b) | a proposed name and area of operation for the association; |
(c) | the proposed activities of the association; |
(d) | a description of any existing or proposed waterwork within the proposed area of operation which is relevant to the proposed activities of the association; |
(e) | a description of the water use licences or any other authorisations which the proposed members hold or intend applying for; |
(f) | the proposed constitution of the association, together with an explanation for any provisions which differ from those of the model constitution contained in Schedule 5; |
(g) | a list of the proposed members or categories of members of the association; and |
(h) | an indication whether there has been consultation in developing the proposal and the results of the consultation. |
(2) | The Director-General may assist a person to develop such a proposal. |