The objects of this Bill are to —
(a) continue the existence of the National Water Supply and
Sanitation Council and re-define its functions;
(b) constitute the Board of the Council and provide for its
functions;
(c) provide for the regulation of water supply and sanitation
services;
(d) provide for the licensing of utilities;
(e) promote access to sustainable water supply and sanitation
services;
(f) repeal and replace the Water Supply and Sanitation Act,
1997; and
(g) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the
foregoing.