Constitution of the Authority

The Authority shall consist of the following members, namely :- (a) a Chairman appointed by the Government; (b) a Managing Director, who possesses experience in management and administration or who is a qualified Engineer not below the rank of a Chief Engineer having sufficient experience in management and administration in water supply and sewerage works appointed by the Government: Provided that no person who is more than fifty-five years of age shall be appointed as Managing Director; (c) the Secretary to Government in-charge of Public Health Engineering Department or the Kerala Water Authority, ex-officio; (d) the Finance Secretary to Government, ex-officio; (e) the Secretary to Government in-charge of Local Administration Department, ex-officio; (f) the Secretary to Government in-charge of Development Department, ex-officio; (g) two members representing the local bodies in the State, appointed by the Government; (h) one member who shall be a qualified Chartered Accountant having a minimum of five years experience in a professional organization or public sector undertaking, appointed by the Government.