Water Commission Act (C.C.S.M. c. W50).

Subject

Water

Keyword

Institution Freshwater resources management

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act is divided up into 8 sections and it continues the Manitoba Water Commission (sect. 2). Section 3 sets out the administrative running of the commission such as Membership (sect. 3(1)); Term of office (sect. 3(3)); Remuneration (sect. 3(5)) Quorum (sect. 3(7)) and Hearings (sect. 3(8)). Section 5(1) sets out the role and powers of the commission, which are to study projects, problems, and schemes relating to water. To report and make recommendations to the minister on these matters in order to secure the maximum benefits to the province from the use, allocation, and maximum conservation of water. All moneys required for the purpose of this Act shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund (sect. 7). Finally section 8 empowers the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make such ancillary regulations as are necessary.

Full text

English/French

Website

www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Integrated management, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Well sinking/boreholes, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water shortage/drought, Water supply, Water abstraction, Institution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX