Section 64, the Local Government Act, 2004, exercising authority

The Minister may in consultation with the Board and wherenecessary the Ministry of Local Government, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and other relevant agencies, make such regulations as are necessary for the implementation of this Act, and in particular make regulations with respect to any of the following matters- (a) the amount payable for water meters; (b) the method and manner in which water may be drawn from public fountains in the specified area stipulated in the First Schedule; (c) the administrative charges to be paid for all pipes or fittings supplied, constructed or laid by the Company and the time and place for the payment of the charges; (d) the construction, laying, fitting, and readjustment of pipes and other fittings and the nature, quality, size and pattern of meters; (e) the control of boating on or fishing in any waterworks; (f) the prevention of the commission of any offence or nuisance in or about any of the stations, works, plants, buildings or premises of the Company; Compulsory acquisition of land. Notice of action. Service of documents. Restriction on execution. Technical services. Water works exempted from rates. Regulations. No. 4 Sierra Leone Water Company Act 2017No. 4 Sierra Leone Water Company Act 201736 37 (g) regulating the operation and maintenance of the waterworks; and (h) prescribing detailed technical standards and acceptable code of practice to be adhered to by operators in the rural and community water sector.