Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)Chapter VII : Water Services Committees53. Powers of water services committees |
(1) | A water services committee is a body corporate, and has the powers of a natural person of full capacity except those powers— |
(a) | which by nature can only attach to a natural person; |
(b) | excluded by or inconsistent with this Act; and |
(c) | excluded by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. |
(2) | A water services committee may set conditions, including tariffs consistent with this Act, for the provision of water services. |
(3) | A water services committee may, subject to section 4, limit or discontinue water services to a consumer. |
(4) | A water services committee may delegate any of its powers to a competent employee. |