Preamble, The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act, 2010

ACT Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette Vol. CXLI, No. 25 dated 15th April, 2010 Short title. No. 4 2010 Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act, 2010 Being an Act to amend the Sierra Leone Roads Authority Act, 1992. [ ] E NACTED by the President and Members of Parliament in this present Parliament assembled. Date of commencement. P RINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE G OVERNMENT P RINTING D EPARTMENT , S IERRA LEONE. GAZETTE N O . 25 OF 15TH APRIL, 2010. No. 4 Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 201012 (e) monies accruing to the Authority in the course of its operations”. (i) by the repeal of sections 21 and 25. S IGNED this 9th day of April , 2010 DR. ERNEST BAI KOROMA, President. LS Passed in Parliament this 30th day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand and ten. . VICTOR A. KAMARA, Clerk of Parliament. T HIS P RINTED IMPRESSION has been carefully compared by me with the Bill which has passed Parliament and found by me to be a true and correct printed copy of the said Bill. VICTOR A. KAMARA, Clerk of Parliament. No. 4 Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 2010 No. 4 Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 20102 3 The Sierra Leone Roads Authority Act, 1992 is amended- (a) in section 2 by the insertion of the following definitions:– “ “core road network” means the primary and secondary roads forming part of the national road network; “national road network” means all the roads and ferries in Sierra Leone”. (b) by the repeal and replacement of section 5 by the following section:– 5 (1) The object for which the Authority is established is the control, development, maintenance, efficient planning and reliable management of the national road network to provide safe, reliable and sustainable means of transport. (2) For the attainment of the object stated in subsection (1), the Authority shall- (a) develop a national policy on the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement and management of the national road network and exercise control over its implementation; (b) specify the national road network and determine a functional classification scheme; (c) set the width of the right-ofway for roads which form part of the national road network; (d) develop strategies, programmes and projects for roads forming part of the national road network and road infrastructure facilities; (e) develop technical instructions and standards on roads forming part of the (f) formulate annual and multiyear activities and work programmes for roads forming part of the national road network and those forming part of the core road network; (g) delegate with the Minister’s approval the maintenance and protection of any road or ferry forming part of the (h) commission engineering, traffic and economic studies for the maintenance, safety and improvement of the (i) implement a road asset management system for the (j) commission location and design studies and preparation of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and other documents; (k) subject to the Road Traffic Act, 2007, erect and maintain traffic signs on the national road network; “Functions of Authority. Amendment of Act No. 2 of 1992. Act No. 5 of 2007. No. 4 Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 2010 No. 4 Sierra Leone Roads Authority (Amendment) Act 20104 5 (l) propose vehicle weight and dimension limits for the protection of roads, bridges and ferries and ensure their enforcement in collaboration with the relevant enforcement body; (m) determine the weight and dimension limits applicable to bridges or ferries and erect or place notices to that effect; (n) provide technical guidance and support to local councils in the maintenance of roads devolved to them under the Local Government Act, 2004; (o) support specialist roadrelated training organized or provided by any body or person; (p) commission applied roadrelated research; (q) keep adequate cost records and operate a management information system providing managers at all levels with timely and accurate information on commitments and expenditure for works and services for which they are responsible; (r) carry out a comprehensive continuing programme of professional staff development and appropriate skills training for non-professional staff; and (s) carry out such other activities as may be required under this Act”. (c) by the repeal and replacement of Part III by the following Part:– PART III – BOARD OF DIRECTORS