Power to establish advisory bodies

(1) The Minister may, as soon as practicable after the appointed day, establish advisory bodies for matters affecting Belize in water and sewerage matters; and each body so established shall consist of such members as the Minister may from time to time appoint. (2) In establishing a body under sub-section (1), the Minister shall have regard to the desirability of having members who have the expertise and knowledge of the particular area, including, in particular, the special requirements and circumstances of consumers, purchasers and other users in part, of water and sewage services and waterworks. (3) It shall be the duty of an advisory body established under this section to advise the Minister on any matter26 (a) in respect of which any of the P.U.C.’s functions are exercisable; (b) which is referred to it by the Minister; and (c) relating to the administration of this Act. (4) The Minister may defray or contribute towards the expenses of an advisory body established under this section.