International Irrigation Management Institute

(1) The headquarters and the principal office of the Institute shall be at Digane in Sri Lanka or at such other place in Sri Lanka as may be mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Institute.

(2) The Institute may, with the concurrence of the Government established such other offices, agencies and field operation stations at such places in Sri Lanka, as it may from time to time consider necessary.

(3) The Institute may establish branch offices, agencies, co-operative centres and field operation stations in such other countries as it may from time to time determine, having regard to the extent to which such offices, agencies, centres or stations would contribute to the attainment of the objects of the Institute.

(a) optimize the effectiveness of water use for agricultural production;

(b) ensure dependability and equity in the distribution of the benefits of irrigation ;

(c) evaluate and improve the management and performance of irrigation systems;

(d) protect, maintain and improve the quality of irrigation soil and the environment in areas affected by irrigation systems, as well as the health, and the general welfare and quality of life in rural agricultural communities; and

(e) improve the reliability of water supply, thus reducing the risks to investments in yield-increasing inputs,

(a) the study and evaluation of irrigation systems and all phases of their operation and management including design, construction, operation, regulation of water flow and distribution, water pricing and policies, and affects on the soil, the environment, and the health and general welfare of the people concerned;

(b) the development of improved methods of study, analysis and evaluation of the management and performance of irrigation systems, including their efficiency, dependability and equity of distribution;

(c) the diagnosis and correction of the deficiencies in irrigation system and in the effectiveness of water use, including the relieving of constraints to the optimization of water use and the provision of incentives for improved management and operation;

(d) devising interventions in irrigation systems for the purpose of remedying deficiencies therein of relieving constraints to the optimization of water use, and the monitoring and evaluation of the effects of such intervention;

(e) the study, analysis and evaluation of the effects of such intervention on the soil, the environment and the health and general welfare of the people concerned ;

(f) the collection, analysis, publication and dissemination of the results of such studies and activities;

(g) the maintenance of a data bank relating to the studies and activities of the Institute, and the establishment and operation of an information centre, library and data bank providing information regarding irrigation systems generally and all other matters relevant to the objectives and activities of the Institute;

(h) the training of persons who are or will be engaged in any aspect of the study, evaluation, analysis, design, construction, development or operation of irrigation systems or in any research, education, ,information or action programme relating thereto ;

(i) the organization and conduct of conferences, seminars, for a, consultations, workshops and meetings for persons engaged in work connected with or relevant to the objectives and activities of the Institute, for the planning and evaluation of the activities of the Institute and for the exchange of information relevant to the work of the Institute;

(j) the strengthening, modification or improvement of institutional or other arrangements for the optimum utilization and application of the work of the Institute by countries, organizations, co-operating centres, and other institutions and bodies, and the provision of information and advice by the Institute to countries, Organizations, co-operating centres, and other institutions and bodies; and

(k) such other activities as the Institute may consider necessary or useful for or conducive to the attainment of its objectives.

(a) acquire, obtain or receive from any government, international organization, or any agency, instrumentality or political sub-division thereof, or from any person, body of persons, corporation or other legal entity (whether by way of grant, gift, purchase, exchange, lease, devise, bequest Or otherwise, and whether absolutely or in trust) such charters, franchises, licences, privileges, concessions, assistance, funds, and such property, immovable or movable or rights therein, and such other rights and assets as may be necessary or useful for or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute;

(b) acquire, hold, own, use, operate, lease or otherwise dispose of both immovable and movable property, funds, rights and assets of the Institute;

(c) invest the funds of the Institute, operate bank accounts, borrow money, obtain credit, issue evidences of indebtedness, and mortgage, pledge or grant rights in any property, rights or assets of the Institute as security for the debts and obligations of the Institute;

(d) construct, purchase, install and obtain all such buildings, structures, plant, machinery, equipment and facilities as may be necessary or useful for or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute;

(e) appoint, employ, remunerate, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over such officers, consultants, servants and agents as may be necessary 01: useful for or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute;

(f) enter into, perform and carry out, either directly or through an officer Or agent authorized in that behalf by the Institute, all such contracts and agreements as may be necessary or useful for or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the institute;

(g) provide funds supplies and services in support of the activities and programmes of the institutions, agencies and centre co-operating with the Institute;

(h) Establish and develop relationships and arrangements for collaboration and co-operation with organizations, institutions and agencies both in host countries and elsewhere, for purposes necessary or useful for or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute; and

(i) do and perform all such other acts and things as are useful for or incidental Or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute.

(a) at least one shall be appointed by the Government of Sri Lanka who shall be a person having professional qualifications, experience or interest in irrigation engineering, irrigation agriculture and management science; and

(b) one shall be the person for the time being holding office as the Director-General of the Institute who shall be an ex officio member.

(a) one member appointed by the Government of Sri Lanka;

(b) the Director-General of the Institute appointed under section 22, who shall be ex officio member; and

(c) such other members as may be appointed by the International Irrigation Management Institute Support Group, of whom –

(i) not less than two and not more than three members are appointed from among persons nominated by host countries;

(ii) four members among persons nominated or approved by two thirds of the members of the International Irrigation Management Institute Support Group; and

(iii) not less than five members appointed from among persons having professional qualifications, experience or interest in irrigation engineering and operation, irrigated agriculture, management and Social Science arid other relevant fields.

(1) Every member appointed by the Board unless he vacates office by death or resignation shall hold office for a term of three years, and shall be eligible for re-appointment. In the event of the number of members of the Board being increased or decreased at any time, the Board shall make an appropriate change in the term of office of any new member in order to ensure, as far as practicable, that one third of the members appointed by, the Board will retire annually.

(2) The member appointed by the Government of Sri Lanka shall hold office for such period as may be determined by the Government of Sri Lanka, and may be re-appointed or removed at any time by the Government of Sri Lanka.

(3) The Director-General shall hold office as a member of the Board only so long as he holds the post of Director General.

(1) The Government of Sri Lanka may at any time appoint an alternate member in respect of the member appointed by the Government of Sri Lanka.

(2) The Board may at any time appoint an alternate member in respect of any member appointed by the Board.

(3) An alternate member may be present, participate and vote at meetings of the Board only in the absence of the principal member.

(1) The Board shall from time to time elect one of its members, other than the Director-General, to be its Chairman, for such period as it may determine.

(2) The Chairman, or if he is not present another member elected by the Board, shall preside at every meeting of the Board.

(3) The Chairman, or such other member shall not be entitled to vote, except in the case of an equality of votes.

(1) The Board shall meet at least once in every calendar year.

(2) The meetings of the Board shall be held at the head quarters of the Institute, unless the Board shall otherwise expressly determine.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this. Act all decisions of the Board, whether at a meeting or under the procedure, determined by rules made by the Board shall be by a simple majority.

(i) the formulation of the policies of the Institute;

(ii) the approval of the major programmes of the Institute;

(iii) the review and evaluation of the progress of the Institute;

(iv) the approval of the budget and the review of the financial condition of the Institute;

(v) the appointment, remuneration, dismissal and disciplinary control of the Director-General and the senior staff and consultants of the Institute;

(vi) the approval and review of personnel and staffing policies, including the terms and conditions of service of employees, of the Institute;

(vii) the raising of funds for the administration and operations of the Institute ;

(viii) the formulation of administrative and procedural rules relating to the administration and operations of the Institute, and meetings of the Board including the quorum therefore and

(ix) the determination of the remuneration of the members of the Board.

(1) The Director-General appointed by the Board shall be the chief executive officer of the Institute and shall be responsible to the Board for the administration of the Institute, the operation of its programmes and the implementation of decisions of the Board.

(2) The Director-General shall exercise perform and discharge such powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him, in accordance with the terms and .conditions specified by the Board.

(3) The Director-General shall advise and make recommendations to the Board in respect of the exercise, performance and discharge of its powers, duties and functions, except in relating to himself.

(4) If the Director-General vacates his office, by reason -of death, resignation, dismissal or otherwise or if the Director-General is unable, by reason of illness, absence, suspension from office or any other cause, to exercise, perform and discharge the powers, duties and functions of his office, the Board shall appoint an acting Director General to exercise, perform and discharge the powers, duties and functions of his office, pending the appointment of a new Director-General, or the resumption of office by the Director-General, as the case may be. Pending the appointment of an acting Director-General, the person, if any, holding the post of Deputy Director-General, shall act in the office of Director-General.

(a) shall be in the custody of the Chairman of the Board;

(b) shall be of such design as shall be approved by the Board and may be altered in such manner as may be determined by the Board; and

(c) shall not be affixed to any document except with the sanction of the Board or in accordance with such rules as may be determined by the Board.

(1) The Institute, the Board and officers and staff of the Institute shall not interfere in the political affairs of the host or any country by attempting to influence legislation, participating in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate or in any other form of political activity and shall exercise, perform and discharge their powers, duties and functions impartially, Without being influenced in any way by the political character or the host country or countries concerned.

(2) The officers and staff of the Institute, in the exercise, performance, and discharge of their powers duties and functions, shall be responsible solely to the Institute.

(1) The Institute shall have and maintain its own Fund.

(2) There shall be paid into the Fund of the Institute

(3) There shall be paid out of the Fund of the Institute, in accordance with such rules as may be made from time to time by the Board, all such sums of money as are required to defray any expenses incurred by the Institute in the exercise, performance, and discharge of its powers, duties and functions.

(4) The funds of the Institute may be held in such currencies and in such countries, as the Board may from time to time determine.

(1) The Board shall cause proper books of accounts to be kept of the income and expenditure, assets and liabilities, and all other transactions of the Institute.

(2) The accounts of the Institute shall be audited by an independent certified or chartered public accountant appointed by the Board.

(3) The Board shall determine the remuneration of such auditors.

(1) The Institute shall publish an annual report containing audited statement of its accounts.

(2) The Institute may also publish such other reports relating to its activities and programmes as it may consider desirable.

(a) the Institute;

(b) the Director-General, consultants and officers and servants of the Institute,

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(2) Whether upon the winding up of the affairs of the Institute or otherwise, no part of the assets, income, profits. or net earnings of the Institute shall ensure to the benefit of any officer, employee, agent or trustee of the Institute, members of the Board or any other person, except as reasonable compensation or remuneration paid for services rendered to the Institute in relation to its objectives or activities.