199Functions of Authorities

199 Functions of Authorities S. 199(1) amended by No. 85/2006 s. 84(1)(a). (1) An Authority other than Melbourne Water Corporation has the following functions— S. 199(1)(a) amended by No. 85/2006 s. 84(1)(b). (a) to provide, operate and protect drainage systems, including the drainage of water into all designated waterways and all designated land or works within its district; (b) to develop and implement programs for the protection and enhancement of instream uses; (c) to investigate, promote and conduct research into any matter related to its functions, powers and duties in relation to drainage; (d) to educate the public about any aspect of drainage. S. 199(1A) inserted by No. 85/2006 s. 84(2). (1A) Melbourne Water Corporation has the following functions— (a) to provide, manage, operate, protect and maintain drainage systems into all designated waterways and all designated land and works within its waterway management district; (b) to develop and implement plans or schemes, and to take any action necessary— (i) to bring into operation new drainage systems; and (ii) to improve stormwater quality of water in drainage systems; (c) the functions set out in subsection (1) (c) and (d). (2) An Authority must perform its functions in an environmentally sound way.