45Annual reports to Minister

45 Annual reports to Minister

(1)  During August in each year and at any other time when so required by the Minister, a responsible water entity must provide the Minister with a written report on its administration of a water management plan during the preceding period of 12 months.

(2)  The report is to include –

(a) a full financial statement of all matters relating to the water entity's administration; and

(b) details of all activities undertaken in discharging its responsibilities; and

(c) such other information as the Minister may require for the purpose of ensuring the due administration of the water management plan.

(3)  The Minister may require that a prescribed fee is to be paid by a responsible water entity on providing the report.