FARMERS' ORGANISATIONS
h. to implement and execute other water management related activities, which have been approved by the General Body and are consistent with the regulations and regulations under this Ordinance;
Capital Projects and Schemes -
i. to plan and implement works, approved by the General Body, required for proper or improved functioning of the irrigation water distribution and drainage water removal systems and, as the case may be, drinking water and sewerage systems and engage, hire or employ any consultants, advisors and employees as may be deemed necessary or be otherwise reasonably required on terms and conditions as may be prescribed;
j. to implement emergency works on terms and conditions as may be prescribed;
Public Disclosure of Information –
k. to furnish the Regulatory Authority with any information, concerning the FO's performance, in such form and in such manner and at such times as it may require, free of charge;
l. to publish information about its progress, policies, procedures and people as the Regulatory Authority may require to be published, in the manner prescribed by and to the parties identified by the Regulatory Authority;
m. to publish any additional information the FO may consider necessary to inform the stakeholders and the general public about its activities;
n. to issue warnings to all parties likely to be affected, if it has cause to believe that damage or harm shall result from the use of any water flowing within its command area;
Administration -
o. to maintain all records, registers and data banks as may be necessary for its effective functioning under this Ordinance, which shall include an updated list of members and of the water rights of individual farmers, landowners, the holders of other property rights including tenants and non agricultural users.
p. to administer all its business affairs efficiently in line with normal business practice;
Other Tasks:-
q. to undertake any other task not being inconsistent with the functions and powers vested in the FOs under the provisions of this Ordinance.
47. Board of Management –
1) Subject to the overall control and guidance of the General Body, the day to day management of the affairs of the FO shall be carried out by a Board of Management consisting of:
Elected Members :
a. Chairman;
b. Vice-Chairman;
c. Secretary;
d. Treasurer;
e. two additional Members:
Provided that all the above are elected by the General Body in accordance with the regulations framed by the FO;
Provided further that at least three members shall be representatives of WCAs or DBGs at the tail end of the distributary or minor on which the FO is situated, or small farmers;
