Section 70
Functions of the Water Forum
of Water Services Industry Act 2006
(1)
The Water Forum shall have all the functions imposed on it under this Act and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Water Forum shall have the following functions:
(a)
to give feedback and make recommendations to the
Commission on any matters concerning the interest of consumers of the water supply services and sewerage services;
(b)
to represent the interests of consumers of the water supply services and sewerage services;
(c)
to promote consumer’s interest in relation to the tariffs and standards of water supply services and sewerage services;
(d)
to identify and keep under review matters affecting the interests of consumers and ensure that the water supply services and sewerage services companies are aware of, and responsive to, concerns about their services;
(e)
to publicise the existence, functions and work of the
Water Forum in protecting the interests of consumers;
and
(f)
to carry out any functions as may be determined by the
Commission.
(2)
The Commission shall have due regard to the recommendations of the Water Forum in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions under this Act.