According to Section 94(1) and (2), read together with Schedule 4(1) of the National Water Act, the ManCom of the Association is responsible for the management of the affairs of the Association. It is in effect, the board of the Association. ManCom is composed in accordance with Chapter 8 of the National Water Act as well as the provisions stipulated in the Association’s Constitution and Members’ Agreement. Members of this committee are nominated in line with Schedule 5(12) of the National Water Act and elected following clause 13 of the Constitution at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.

The FinCom was established to provide support to the ManCom, focusing on areas such as financial management, auditing, compliance, risk, governance, combined assurance, IT governance and remuneration. The committee charter outlines the core responsibilities and functions that guide its actions and contributions to the Association’s governance structures.

The OMMPSC supports the ManCom by overseeing the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMMP) for the Association. It advises ManCom on institutional, technical, environmental, social, financial and other OMMP-related business. The primary role of the OMMPSC is to serve as a collaborative forum, ensuring consensus on decisions related to the OMMP.

The SeCom was established in alignment with paragraph 68 of King IV (Social and Ethics Committee) to aid the ManCom in supervising matters related to social and ethical considerations, thereby ensuring the Association maintains its dedication as a socially responsible corporate citizen. The committee’s core role revolves around the comprehensive oversight, guidance and advisory support for the efficacy of management’s endeavours in the realms of social, ethical and sustainable development.