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Nova Scotia Power Reorganization (1998) Act

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Bill overview

Bill NS87, “Nova Scotia Power Reorganization (1998) Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-57-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.

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What you need to know

The Nova Scotia Power Reorganization (1998) Act is currently law in Nova Scotia. This bill reorganizes the power sector in the province, making changes to the structure and governance of Nova Scotia Power. It allows for the creation of a new company to oversee the power distribution system, and sets out the roles and responsibilities of the new company and its board of directors. The bill has received royal assent, indicating it has been formally approved by the Governor General's representative.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act reorganizes the Nova Scotia Power Corporation to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in providing electricity to the province.
  2. 02The Nova Scotia Power Corporation is hereby reconstituted as a Crown corporation of the Province of Nova Scotia.
  3. 03The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for the administration of this Act.
  4. 04The Nova Scotia Power Corporation is subject to the Financial Administration Act.
  5. 05The corporation's financial statements are to be audited annually by the Auditor General of Nova Scotia.

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