The Authority operates according to Water Supply and Sanitation Act no 12 of 2009, Water Works Regulations of 2013, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry responsible for Water, Public Procurement Act No 7 of 2011 and its regulation of 2013, Public Finance Act 2001 (as amended), MoU between the Government and Development Partners (2006), Operating License issued by EWURA and Operational Guidelines. The authority is managed under the Executive Board of Directors appointed by the Minister responsible for water. The Board comprises of 10 members representing various Authority’s stakeholders (Domestic Consumers, Large Consumers, Commercial Consumers, City Council Administration, Regional Administration, Councilors, Women, Ministry Responsible for Water, Authority Management and Chairperson). The Board sets policy and an overall direction of the Authority. The Board serves for a three years term and an individual member (not representing institution) is eligible for appointment for a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Authority operations are monitored by the ministry responsible for water and regulated by EWURA.