Water Management Act 1999

An application under section 168, 169 or 170 –

must be in accordance with section 12A; and where the application is made by a water entity, is to provide full details of the water entity and specify the proposed arrangements for the administration of the proposed district by the water entity; and where the application is made by a group of landowners, is to recite an agreement by those persons to create a water entity; and unless the application is made by a council, is to specify the names and addresses of all landowners in the area concerned; and is to state the purpose for which the appointment of the district is required; and is to provide details of any works proposed to be undertaken following the establishment of the district; and is to provide a plan to the satisfaction of the Minister stating full details of the operation of the proposed water entity, relating to its financial structure and the proposed administration of the district.