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Water (Subcatchment Councils) Regulations, 2000 (Cap. 20:24).

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Local government
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

These Regulations concern members and procedures of Subcatchment Councils as established by the Minister under section 20 of the Water Act. ) Subject to the Act and without derogation the powers of the catchment council, having jurisdiction over the subcatchment council concerned, a subcatchment council shall— (a) regulate and supervise the exercise of permits for the use of water including ground water within the area for which it was established; (b) monitor water flows and water use in accordance with allocations made under permits; (c) ensure that such water measuring devices as may be required to enable the subcatchment council to discharge its functions under paragraph (b) are in place and operating; (d) elect persons to represent the interests of the subcatchment council at catchment level; (e) promote catchment protection in accordance with the Water (Catchment Councils) Regulations, 2000; (f) ensure that anyone discharging waste into the rivers has a permit; (g) report as required to the catchment council on the exercise of water permits within its area; (h) assist in the collection of data and participate in planning; (i) collect subcatchment rates, fees and levies in accordance with section twelve; (j) perform any other duties the catchment council may assign to it.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act (Cap. 20:24).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1998 (2005)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Basin/catchment/watershed, Institution, Access-to-information, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Water supply, Well sinking/boreholes, Surface water, Servitude, Waterworks, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Water shortage/drought, Water rights, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX