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Rural Development Commission Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Act establishes the Rural Development Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization.
The Commission shall carry out certain infrastructure works, provide technical assistance to farmers, allocate public land to potential farmers, provide assistance to the cotton industry in rural areas and carry out other functions necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this Act. The Commission shall appoint a Director of Rural Affairs. The Act also establishes a Rural Development Fund
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Rural Development Commission which would inter alia provide for the improvement of social amenities, assist small farmers, and establish and develop cottage industries in rural areas.
Date of text
Notes
Reprint of Act No. 12 of 1995 (Cap. 238) as authorized by L.R.O. 1997.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-11.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No