WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 542 Purposes of ch 4

WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 542

542 Purposes of ch 4

The main purpose of this chapter is to establish a framework for the operation of water authorities that provides for the following—

(a) efficiency in carrying out water activities by the application of commercial principles;

(b) appropriate governance arrangements and accountability requirements;

(c) community involvement in making and implementing arrangements for using, conserving and sustainably managing water.