Part 1 : Establishment and powers of catchment management agencies

Under Part 1 a catchment management agency may be established for a specific water management area, after public consultation, on the initiative of the community and stakeholders concerned. In the absence of such a proposal the Minister may establish a catchment management agency on the Minister’s own initiative. The provisions of Schedule 4, on institutional and management planning, apply to a catchment management agency.

77. Proposal for establishment of catchment management agency

78. Procedure for establishment of catchment management agencies

79. General powers and duties of catchment management agencies

80. Initial functions of catchment management agencies