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Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2017 (No. 4 of 2017).

Pays/Territoire
Sierra Leone
Type du document
Législation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLVIII, No. 48 dated 17th August, 2017.
Titre complet
Being an Act to provide for the continuance in existence of the Sierra Leone Water Company, to provide for a more efficient and effective management of community and rural water supply systems in specified areas, to provide for the facilitation of water related sanitation and delivery in Sierra Leone and to provide for other related matters.
Sujet
Eau
Mot clé
Législation de base Institution Approvisionnement en eau Ouvrages Redevances pour les eaux Pollution des eaux douces Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Genre
Aire géographique
Afrique, Pays les moins avances, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest
Résumé

This Act continues the existence of the Sierra Leone Water Company Act and redefines its functions, powers, etc. The Act also provides rule relative to water supply by the Company. The Object for which the Company is established shall be to- (a) develop and operate satisfactory water supply services at reasonable cost and on self-supporting basis in every specified area stipulated in the First Schedule; and (b) facilitate the provision of safe water and related sanitation services in rural communities and small towns. The Company shall, among other things, (a) provide technical support to District Councils in the design, planning, construction, backup services and community management of projects related to safe water supply and related sanitation services, (b) encourage private sector participation in the provision of safe water supply and related sanitation services in the districts, (c) assist and co-ordinate with NGOs, the private sector and other relevant providers, in the development and provision of water supply and related sanitation services in the country, (d) provide technical standards and guidelines for the operation and maintenance of safe water supply in rural and small towns and support District Councils to ensure compliance by water supply service providers.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.sierra-leone.org

Références - Législation

Abroge

Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001 (No. 6 of 2001).

Législation | Sierra Leone | 2001

Mot clé: Législation de base, Institution, Approvisionnement en eau, Ouvrages, Redevances pour les eaux, Pollution des eaux douces, Lutte contre la pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX