Section 4
of Sabah Water Resources Enactment 1998
Section 4
(1)
There shall be established a Water Resources Council, whose functions shall be to—
(a)
advise the Minister on the management and use of water resources;
(b)
report to the Minister on the condition of water resources;
(c)
make recommendations on the improvement of the quantity and quality of water for the benefits of human use, the aquatic flora and fauna and the aquatic environment, including wetlands and floodplains;
(d)
determine those water activity licence applications which have State or regional significance or are of particular significance in a local area;
(e)
adopt and review plans for the orderly and effective development of water resources;
(f)
set priorities for, ensure the development of, recommend for approval and review catchment management plans developed under Part VI and other plans for the improvement of the management of water resources;
(g)
develop and issue, with the approval of the Minister, State policies and guidelines for the management and protection of water resources; and
(h)
require public authorities to—
(i)
take action to implement the recommendations of an approved catchment management plan including taking enforcement action where relevant; and
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(ii)
act to minimize or prevent harm to water resources.
Council membership.