Malaysia legislation
Section 6
Section 6
In addition to the hearing of objections the Board may make recommendations as to any or all of the following matters:
(a)
extensions of or alterations in the boundaries of the drainage area;
(b)
additions to or the improvement of existing drainage works;
(c)
proposals for new drainage works;
(d)
the use, if disputed, of any drainage works the cost whereof is to be met by a drainage rate;
(e)
the letting of contracts or issue of indents for the construction of drainage works, for which purpose the
Board may require to be supplied with such plans and specifications as may be necessary for the proper understanding of the nature of the work to be undertaken;
(f)
any other matter as to which the appropriate authority may request the views of the Board.
Appropriate authority not bound by recommendations of Board