The State of Water in Kosovo, 2010

Gjendja e Ujërave në Kosovë2.2.6 WATER TASK FORCEWater Task Force (WTF) is a committee of relevant ministries of the Government ofKosovo, led by the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister. WTF is responsible forimproving the situation in the water sector through development of sector policies andaction plans based on good practice.WTF serves as a forum for gathering and evaluating the positive experiences in the watersector, but also it addresses barriers to implementation, communication and cooperation.Moreover, it provides a platform for the development of policies for reforming the watersector, considering different perspectives, from water users to service providers. WTFalso will develop and adopt policies to ensure sustainability of reforms and investmentsin the water sector.The Water Task Force consists of seven permanent members (five of whom have votingrights):• Prime Minister (Chairman);• Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning (Deputy Chairman) (for waterresources);• Minister of Economy and Finances (for water companies and finances);• Minister of Local Government Administration(for local governments);• Minister of Foreign Affairs (for transboundary waters);• Two members nominated by donor community (non-voting)Furthermore, the following ministries will contribute to the thematic cases that coincidewith related issues to water management: the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Energyand Mines, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture,Forestry and Rural Development and Ministry of Internal Affairs.2.2.7 LOCAL GOVERNMENT- MUNICIPALITIESUnder Article 20 of the Water Law (no. 2004/24), duties and responsibilities of municipalitiesin water management are to manage sources for important water supply at local levelsuch as natural water springs, public springs, public wells and ditches.While, the Law on Local Self-Government in Kosovo (no. 03/L-040), municipalities areresponsible for providing public water supply. This competence in the case of water andsewerage services should be realized through Service Agreements that municipalitiesmake with respective regional companies that offer their services in the municipalityconcerned.2.2.8 WASTE AND WATER REGULATORY OFFICEWaste and Water Regulatory Office (WWRO) is an independent economic regulator forwater and waste services in Kosovo.The WWRO role is to ensure non-discrimination and provision of qualitative, efficient, andreliable services at a fair and reasonable price for customers with respect for environmentand public health© Agjencia e Kosoves per Mbrojtjen e Mjedisit27120