Rufiji Basin Development Authority Act, 1975 (No. 5 of 1975). Country/Territory Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish Rufiji Basin Development Authority, to provide for the Functions and Powers of the Authority and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Agricultural development Institution Inland waters River basin institution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Basin Rufiji river Abstract This Act established the Rufiji Basin Development Authority as a body corporate and defines its functions, powers and internal organization. The management and functions of the Authority shall vest in the Board of Directors. The functions of the Authority shall include: (a) to generate electricity by means of hydro-electric works in the Development Area and to supply electricity so generated; (b) to undertake measures for flood control; (c) to promote and regulate industrial activities within th Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz