(1) The authority may designate such persons as designated officers for the purposes of this Act in such manner and for such areas as may be prescribed.
(2) The authority may, from time to time, appoint such other officers and servants subordinate to the designated officer, as may be required by way of deputation from Government departments, or from Universities or on contract basis.
(3) The authority may also appoint such other officers to assist the State Authority in such manner and for such purposes as may be prescribed.
(4) The conditions of appointment, service and the powers and duties of such officers shall be such as may be determined by the Authority.
6. Subject to any special or general directions by the Government in this behalf, the Authority shall perform the following functions, namely:-
(a) promote water conservation and enhancement of tree cover in the State;
(b) regulate the exploitation of ground and surface water in the State;
(c) make regulations for the functioning of the authorities at 12[District, Division and Mandal level] constituted under the Act;
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(d) advise the Government on the legislative and administrative measures to be taken from time to time for the conservation of natural resources;
(e) advise on economic measures to be taken by the Government as incentives or disincentives relating to taxes, levies, fees or other charges to promote conservation of natural resources;
(f) advise on strengthening public participation in conservation of natural resources from time to time in such a way that equity in access to water in different basins, subbasins and regions in the State is maintained;
(g) advise on any other matter that may be referred to it by the Government; and
(h) advise the Government on the constitution and functions of the 13[District, Division and Mandal Level] Authorities.
7. The Authority may delegate any of their powers to the 13[District level, Division level and Mandal level] authorities or any Department or Officer of the Government or Local Bodies for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
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