4—Minister may direct vesting of works
(1) The Minister may,
by notice in the Gazette—
(a)
direct that any specified private water management works vest in the relevant
authority for the area in which the works are situated; or
(b)
direct that any specified Board or Council water management works vest in some
other specified person or authority.
(2) The Minister may,
by notice in the Gazette, vary or revoke a notice under subsection (1).
(3) The Minister
cannot issue a notice under this section except at the request of, or with the
approval of, all persons and authorities (other than the Board) in whom the
works the subject of the notice are vested or are to be vested.
(4) Where the water
management works are vested or are to be vested in the Board, the Minister
must consult with the Board before issuing a notice under subsection (1).