Section 5: Functions of Authority

5. Functions of Authority The Authority shall have such functions as are necessary to further its objects most effectively and shall, in particular— (a) carry out an inventory and mapping of all the existing natural and manmade drainage infrastructure; (b) undertake a study based on a hydro-meteorological and hydrographic survey and produce and keep under review a flood risk map and a National Land Drainage Plan; (c) conduct and coordinate research and development on land drainage and watershed management and share all available information with all relevant stakeholders; [Issue 9] L3A – 2 (d) identify in collaboration with the local authorities, the NDU, the RDA, the NDRRMC and any other relevant stakeholder, flood risk areas; (e) cause any works related to land drainage to be carried out by the local authorities, the NDU, the RDA and any other relevant stakeholder; (f) cause to be carried out the upgrading and maintenance of the drainage infrastructure by the local authorities, the NDU, the RDA and any other relevant stakeholder; (g) prepare and implement land drainage schemes; (h) advise the Minister on the formulation and management of land drainage policies and strategies; (i) advise and update the Minister on any matter relating to land drainage; and (j) take any other action deemed necessary in line with the provisions of this Act.