Village Councils Act (CAP 88).

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment of villages and Village Councils in Part II; constitution, powers and duties of Village Councils and election of the members in Parts III and IV; legal proceedings and procedure in Part V; establishment of Elections and Boundaries Commission and the Village Fund in Part VI; establishment, composition and powers of the Village Water Board in Part VII; and miscellaneous provisions in Part VIII.
Article 43A states that a Village Water Board shall be established by the Minister in each village or community. Article 43E lists the general powers of the Water Boards, and each Board is responsible for: (I) all operations and maintenance activities necessary for the uninterrupted service of water in respect of its village or community; (II) regulating pumping hours to ensure uninterrupted and continuous water supply; (III) keeping proper records and account in respect of its activities; (IV) undertaking expansion of the water supply system for its village or community as occasion demands; (V) carrying out disconnection procedures;(VI) collecting user fees; (VII) laying water pipes in its village or community; and (VIII) effectively and efficiently undertaking any other function related to the supply of water in its village or community. The Minister may make Regulations for better carrying out of the functions of the Village Water Boards under this Act.