WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 675
Minister’s power to notify water authority of public sector policies
WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 675
Minister’s power to notify water authority of public sector policies
675 Minister’s power to notify water authority of public sector policies
(1) The Minister may give a water authority notice of a public sector policy
that is to apply to the authority if the Minister is satisfied it is necessary
to give the notice in the public interest.
(2) The water authority must
comply with the policy.
(3) Before giving the notice, the Minister must—
(a) consult with the water authority; and
(b) ask the authority to advise
whether, in its opinion, complying with the policy would not be in its
financial interest.
(4) The Minister must gazette a copy of the notice within
15 business days after it is given.
