Decree Law No.7 of 1982 establishing the Council for Water Resources. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1982 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Policy/planning Procedural matters Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree consisting of 5 articles aims at establishing the Council for Water Resources in Bahrain under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The main duties of the Council are: drawing up the country's water policies; protecting and developing the country's water resources; regulating and coordinating water utilization between competing sectors; taking necessary measures to solve any problems that might arise during the implementation of water policies. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amended by Law No.36 of 2009 amending some provisions of Decree Law No.7 of 1982 establishing the Water Resources Council. Legislation | Bahrain | 2009 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX