226HRevocation of delegation by Minister

226H Revocation of delegation by Minister

[Section 226H Inserted by No. 36 of 2023, s. 17, Applied:11 Dec 2023]

(1)  The Minister may revoke a delegation made under section 226D(1)(a) if the Minister reasonably believes one or more of the following:

(a) that the irrigation delegate has performed, improperly, carelessly or for inappropriate purposes, any of the functions specified in the delegation or has failed to perform such a function;

(b) the purpose, for which the appointment of the irrigation district to which the delegation relates was required, is not being fulfilled;

(c) a condition of the delegation is not being complied with or has not been complied with;

(d) there is significant dysfunction in the management or administration of the irrigation district to which the delegation relates.

(2)  If the Minister revokes a delegation under subsection (1) , the Minister is to give notice in writing to the irrigation delegate and the irrigation entity.

(3)  A revocation under subsection (1) takes effect when notice is given under subsection (2) .