National Disaster Management Organisation Act, 1996 (No. 517).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act establishes the National Disaster Management Organisation and defines its functions and powers. The National Security Council shall be the governing body of the Organisation and may appoint committees for purposes of this Act. The Act also establishes a National Disaster Management Committee and defines its functions. The Organisation shall have a National Coordinator and Regional and District Coordinators. In each region a Regional Disaster Management Committee and in each district a District Disaster Management Committee shall be established.
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Long title of text
An Act to establish the National Disaster Management Organisation to be responsible for the management of areas affected by disasters and similar emergencies, for the rehabilitation of persons affected by disasters and to provide for related matters.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No