National Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Commission Act of 2012. Pays/Territoire Libéria Type du document Législation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Eau Mot clé Institution Approvisionnement en eau Égouts Gouvernance Aire géographique Afrique, Pays les moins avances, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé This Act establishes the National Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Commission of Liberia (NWSHC), defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its administration and organization. The Commission shall promote and regulate the development, management of water, sanitation and hygiene services and serves as the principal government entity on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) throughout the Republic of Liberia. It shall specifically, among other things - a) develop, promote and encourage a national agenda on the improvement of water, sanitation and hygiene services for the health, growth and development of the people of Liberia; (b) oversee implementation of this Act and the Water Supply and Sanitation Policy; (c) build the capacity of local communities on sanitation and hygiene as a priority for sustainable livelihood; responsible for issuance of Water Supply Sanitation (WSS) service and development licenses to all stakeholders, in the interest of promoting private public partnership; (d) engage prospective domestic and foreign investors to invest in WASH; (e) provide standards, guidelines and recommendation to municipal and local authorities on the disposal of waste and other hazardous substances that affect the quality of water and sanitation. The Commission shall be managed by a Board, in which the Liberia Water and Sewerage Corporation shall take part. The Commission shall, in addition to its principal office, establish and maintain county or regional offices. Texte intégral Anglais