Water NSW Act 2014
22Direction to enter into certain memoranda of understanding
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22 Direction to enter into certain memoranda of understanding
22 Direction to enter into certain memoranda of understanding
(1) The portfolio Minister may, from time to time, direct Water NSW to enter into memoranda of understanding with such regulatory agencies referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition of regulatory agencies in section 20 as the Minister determines. This section does not apply to a memorandum of understanding referred to in section 21.
(2) The portfolio Minister may specify the matters to be dealt with in a memorandum of understanding and the period (not more than 6 months from the date of the direction) within which the memorandum is to be entered into.
(3) A memorandum of understanding is to be reviewed, and amended or replaced, at such times and in such circumstances as are agreed on between Water NSW and the regulatory agency concerned or as are determined by the portfolio Minister.
(4) If Water NSW and a regulatory agency are not able to enter into, or agree on a term of, a memorandum of understanding, the memorandum is to be entered into in accordance with the procedures determined by the Premier or is taken to be entered into in such terms as are determined by the Premier.