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National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 8 : Water User Associations

91. 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.