Delegation of powers and functions by Minister

(1) The Minister may by Order, delegate all or any of his powers and functions under this Act to the P.U.C. subject to such restrictions and limitations as may be specified in the 19 (a) to secure that there are provided throughout Belize, save in so far as the provision thereof is impracticable, such water and sewerage services as satisfy all reasonable demands for them including, in particular, emergency services, and services in rural areas; and (b) without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (a), to secure that any person by whom any such service is to be provided is able to finance the provision of those services. (2) A delegation under sub-section (1) is revocable by the Minister and the delegation of the exercise of a power or the performance of a function shall not preclude its exercise or performance by the Minister. (3) The provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to a power or a function delegated under this section as they would apply where the power or function is exercised or performed by the Minister. (4) The provisions of this section shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of section 59 of the Interpretation Act. CAP. 1.