C.C.S.M. c. W90
The Manitoba Water Services Board Act
1 | Definitions |
2 | Designation of newly constructed works |
3 | Objectives of board |
4 | Objectives of board |
POWERS | |
5 | General powers of board |
6(1) | Powers of board |
(2) | Application of Expropriation Act |
(3) | Right of entry |
(4) | Entry on lands of others for purposes of the water district |
(5) | Arbitration proceedings not to prejudice works undertaken |
(6) | Compensation for use of land, etc. |
7(1) | Powers to use streets and highways |
(2) | Compensation not payable, repairs required |
(3) | Indemnification of municipalities |
(4) | Restriction on exercise of powers |
(5) | Dispute as to use of highways |
(6) | Works on closed road, etc. |
8(1) | Costs incurred by reason of street repairs, etc. |
(2) | Appeal to Public Utilities Board |
9(1) | Discretion of board |
(2) | Absolute discretion of board |
(3) | Design criteria |
10(1) | Request by municipality, etc., for a declared area |
(2) | L. G. in C. may declare area |
11 | Commencement of development |
12(1) | Application to purchase water |
(2) | Information with application |
(3) | Board to establish estimated prices and conditions |
(4) | Inquiries of or other interested municipalities |
(5) | Agreement for water or sewage services |
(6) | Board may refuse to enter into agreement |
13 | Municipality to pass by-laws |
14 | Board to develop source, etc. |
15(1) | Sale of excess supply of water |
(2) | Sale for uses other than domestic |
(3) | Inquiries of other municipalities and water districts |
RATES AND PRICES | |
16(1) | Board to fix rates |
(2) | Different rates |
(3) | Factors to be considered in fixing rates |
(4) | Further factors to be considered |
17(1) | Appeal to Public Utilities Board |
(2) | Decision on appeal |
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND WATER DISTRICTS | |
18(1) | Agreement to provide water or sewage services |
(2) | Use of water purchased |
(3) | Charges constitute debt |
BORROWING | |
19 | Temporary bank borrowings |
20 | Temporary advances by government |
21(1) | Loans by government |
(2) | Fixing of rate of interest |
22(1) | Power of board to borrow and mortgage |
(2) | Limitation on borrowing powers |
(3) | Reissue of redeemed securities |
(4) | Form of securities |
(5) | Forms of bonds and debentures |
23(1) | Power of Lieutenant Governor in Council |
(2) | Signing of guarantees |
(3) | Discharge of liability guarantee |
SINKING FUND | |
24(1) | Establishment of sinking fund |
(2) | Minimum annual amount for sinking fund |
(3) | Payment of sinking fund moneys to Min. of Fin. |
(4) | Sinking fund trust accounts |
(5) | Repayment to province out of funds in hands of board |
(6) | Omission or deferment of sinking fund payments |
BOARD | |
25 | Appointment of board members |
26(1) | Chairman |
(2) | Vice-chairman |
27(1) | Salaries of members |
(2) | Salaries to be part of operating expense |
(3) | Duties of members |
28(1) | Financial interest of members |
(2) | Exception to interest in persons |
29(1) | General manager |
(2) | Remuneration of general manager |
(3) | Duties of general manager |
30(1) | Comptroller |
(2) | Remuneration of comptroller |
31(1) | Corporate status of board |
(2) | Ancillary powers |
(3) | Extra territorial capacity |
32(1) | By-laws and employees |
(2) | Use of government employees |
(3) | Employing outside personnel |
33(1) | Agency for Crown and holding of property |
(2) | Disposition of property |
(3) | Where approval of Lieutenant Governor in Council not required |
34 | Acceptance of certificate by district registrar |
35 | Contracts to enure to the use of the Crown |
36(1) | Meetings |
(2) | Meetings on request of members |
(3) | Quorum |
37(1) | Executive officer of the board |
(2) | Powers, duties and functions, of the deputy chairman |
(3) | Evidential value of certain documents |
38(1) | Keeping of minutes |
(2) | Public nature of minutes and records |
ACTIONS | |
39 | Institution of legal proceedings |
40(1) | Injunctions, etc., prohibited |
(2) | No personal liability |
(3) | No liability on board |
41 | Liability for failure to provide water |
42 | Limitation of time within which action may be brought |
REVENUES AND ACCOUNTS | |
43 | Collection of revenues |
44 | Banking |
45(1) | Accounting records |
(2) | Fiscal year |
46 | Funds and expenditures |
APPLICATION OF REVENUES | |
47(1) | Application of revenues of the board |
(2) | Funds to be held in trust |
(3) | Right of board to use funds and securities |
AUDIT | |
48(1) | Audit |
(2) | Special audit |
ANNUAL REPORT | |
49 | Annual report |
50 | Tabling of report in the assembly |
RESERVE | |
51(1) | Stabilization reserves |
(2) | Use of reserves |
TAXATION AND CHARGES | |
52(1) | |
(2) | Grant in lieu of cost of municipal services |
EMERGENCY CONTROLS | |
53(1) | Emergencies |
(2) | Modification of restrictions |
(3) | Cessation of delivery |
(4) | Entry by distributor |
(5) | No breach of contract |
54 | Restriction of use |
PENALTIES | |
55 | Offence and penalties |
56 | Penalties for offences |
57 | Penalty for taking water wrongfully |
GENERAL | |
58(1) | Regulations |
(2) | Regulations to be laid before assembly |
59(1) | Application of Water Rights Act |
(2) | Precedence of board under Water Rights Act |
(3) | Precedence over other water users |
60 | Public Utilities Board Act not applicable |
61 | Agreements with Canada |
62 | Grants to the board |