Section 5: Functions of Authority

5. Functions of Authority The Authority shall, in respect of the management of public beaches, have such functions as are necessary to further most effectively its object, and in particular, shall – (a) regulate and monitor activities on public beaches; Acts 2022 101 (b) issue beach trader’s licence for activities to be undertaken on public beaches; (c) ensure the security and safety of users of public beaches; (d) prepare and implement beach management plans; (e) be responsible for the day to day cleaning of public beaches; (f) implement projects relating to – (i) the conservation and protection of the environment of public beaches; (ii) the upliftment and landscaping works on public beaches; (iii) infrastructural development, including provision of amenities for the use of public and their maintenance, on public beaches; (iv) provision of leisure facilities on public beaches; (v) the enhancement of the quality of sea water; (vi) the restoration of native vegetation on public beaches; and (vii) replenishment of public beaches; (g) set standards and guidelines for beach management so as to enable users of public beaches to derive maximum enjoyment for clean, safe and well-equipped beaches whilst safeguarding the environment; (h) advise the Minister on all matters relating to the management and development of public beaches.