Water Research Amendment Draft Bill

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Water and Sanitation

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, having obtained Cabinet approval, published the Water Research Amendment Bill for public comment.

The Bill seeks to amend the Water Research Act, 1971, so as to insert certain definitions and substitute others;
▪ effect certain textual improvements and name changes;
▪ provide for the appointment of members of the Board and the Chief Executive Offices ;
▪ regulate the governance of the Water Research Council;
▪ align the Act with applicable legislation.

Interested person must submit written comments in the proposed Amendment Bill.

Comments can be emailed to Mr Anil Singh at [email protected] by no later than Thursday, 19 September 2013

Enquiries can be directed to Mr Anil Singh on tel (012) 336 7531.