Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) > Chapter VI : Water Boards

(1)	The Minister may, to the extent that it is reasonable, from time to time issue directives to a water board—

(a)	to undertake a specific activity—

(i)	at its own cost where the activity is financially viable; or

(ii)	against full or partial payment, as directed by the Minister; or

(b)	to desist from a specific activity if that activity—

(i)	is not in the best interests of the general population within its service area; or

(ii)	is not in accordance with the parameters laid down in section 34(1).

(2)	The water board must comply with any directive given under subsection (1).

Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)