Public Works Act 1981

Irrigation

198: Minister may appoint territorial authority or catchment board as his agent

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“Minister can choose local groups to help with water projects”

The Minister can make an agreement with a territorial authority or catchment board. This agreement lets the Minister choose the authority or board to act on his behalf. When acting for the Minister, they can use some of the powers or do some of the jobs that the Minister usually does. These powers and jobs are related to irrigation and are described in this part of the law.

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Part 19 Irrigation

198Minister may appoint territorial authority or catchment board as his agent

  1. The Minister may, by agreement with any territorial authority or catchment board, appoint that territorial authority or catchment board as his agent to exercise on his behalf any of the powers or functions conferred upon him under this Part.