Section 42: Functions of districts in management of forest fire

(1) A District Council shall, subject to section 32 (1) of the Local Governments Act be responsible for management of forest fires in the district. (2) The District Council shall appoint a district forest fire management committee for management of forest fires comprising- (a) the Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the Chairperson; (b) the District Environment Officer; (c) the District Agricultural Officer; (d) the District Veterinary Officer; (e) the District Forestry Officer who shall be the Secretary; (f) the wildlife Conservation Area Manager, where applicable; (g) the Forest Management Area Manager of the Authority; (h) the Senior Assistant Secretary of an area prone to fire; (i) the Honorary Forestry Officer if any, in the district; (j) the District Police Commander; (k) the District Director of Health Services; (l) one representative of relevant civil society groups; and (m) one representative of relevant private sector groups. (3) The Committee shall report to the sectoral committee responsible for forestry in the District Council.