Manam Resettlement Authority Act 2016 (No. 2 of 2016).
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Juin 2016
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LEX-FAOC177401
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This Act establishes the Manam Resettlement Authority, defines its duties and powers and provides with respect to its administration and operation. The Authority shall be a body corporate and shall identify and acquire land for the resettlement of displaced persons in Manam Island. and shall be instrumental in aid and resettlement of people affected by disaster in Manam. The Department of Provincial and Local-level Government Affairs shall monitor the performance of the Authority. The Authority shall be managed by a Board, which may be suspended by the National Executive Council if it incapable of effectively performing its functions or has not properly conducted its affairs.