Emergency Fund Act (CAP 26.22).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, accounts, audit and reporting of the Emergency Fund. The Fund and the accumulated interest shall be used exclusively for the purpose of providing timely and efficient relief and reconstruction in any emergency, such as natural disasters; or an explosion or fire, a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or a gas leak; or an infestation, plague or epidemic; or a public health emergency. The Minister shall, with the approval of Cabinet, and after consultation with the National Emergency Management Committees, authorize expenditure from the Fund for these purposes. The Minister responsible for finance shall be responsible for the administration of this Act.
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Long title of text
An Act to authorize the establishment, funding and operation of an emergency fund.
Entry into force notes
This Act commences on 19 February 2009.
Notes
A 2016 Revised Edition of the present Act, as last amended by the Act No. 5 of 2012, is attached.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No