SCHEDULE 1THE POW OF INCHAFFRAY DRAINAGE COMMISSION
Functions
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1
The functions of the Commission are to—
a
maintain, repair and renew the Pow,
b
control fauna and flora within—
i
the Pow,
ii
the affected land,
c
carry out improvements to the Pow and protective works,
in so far as the Commission considers necessary or desirable to maintain effective drainage of the benefited land.
2
Where an improvement to the Pow involves widening, or lowering the bed of, a watercourse under a bridge, the Commission must carry out any works necessary to protect the bridge's foundations.
General powers
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1
The Commission may do anything which appears to the Commission—
a
to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the performance of its functions, or
b
to be otherwise conducive to the performance of its functions.
2
In particular, the Commission may—
a
enter into contracts,
b
borrow money.
Appointment etc. of Clerk
3
The Commission—
a
must appoint a Clerk of the Commission on such terms as it thinks fit,
b
may appoint a Commissioner as Clerk,
c
may pay the Clerk's fees and expenses, and
d
may replace the Clerk at any time.
Committees
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1
The Commission may, subject to such conditions and procedures as it determines, delegate any of its functions to a committee comprising Commissioners.
2
Where the Commission delegates functions to a committee, a reference in this Act to the “Commission” includes, except where the context otherwise requires, reference to the committee.
Advisers and other services
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The Commission may obtain advice, assistance or any other service from any person who, in the opinion of the Commission, is qualified to give it.
6
The Commission may pay to that person fees and expenses.
Proceedings etc.
7
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commission may regulate its own procedure.
8
The validity of any act of the Commission is not affected by—
a
a defect in the appointment of a Commissioner,
b
a vacancy in the office of Commissioner.
Finances, accounts and audit
9
The Commission must—
a
ensure that the resources of the Commission are used economically, efficiently and effectively,
b
keep proper accounts and accounting records, and
c
prepare annual accounts for each assessment year and have them audited.
10
If requested by a heritor, the Commission must provide the heritor with a copy of the audited accounts in printed or electronic form.
11
The Commission may charge a reasonable fee for providing a copy of the audited accounts under paragraph 10.
Execution of documents
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A document is validly executed by the Commission by signature on behalf of the Commission by—
a
two Commissioners, or
b
one Commissioner and the Clerk.