Section 35C Rules under section 35B: procedureF1

(1)

Before issuing rules under section 35B, the Authority must—

(a)

prepare a draft of the proposed rules, and

(b)

consult the relevant persons about the draft.

(2)

The relevant persons are—

(a)

the Secretary of State;

(b)

the Welsh Ministers;

(c)

the Council;

(d)

each relevant undertaker likely to be materially affected by the rules;

(e)

a person whose functions are or include representing relevant undertakers in respect of interests of the undertakers that are likely to be materially affected by the rules;

(f)

such other persons as the Authority considers appropriate.

(3)

The Authority must specify the period within which relevant persons may make representations about the proposed rules.

(4)

This section is subject to section 35D.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 35B-35D inserted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(3), 17(2)(b)

Notes on Remuneration and governance

Textual amendments

F1: S. 35A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 50, 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(g)
F2: S. 35A cross-heading substituted (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 1(2), 17(2)(b)