SECTION 44

(1) Where several local authorities are involved in the functioning of a service, the local public undertaking may be managed: (a) either under the supervision of one regional or local authority as a representative of the other regional and local authorities; or (b) under the supervision of a group formed by the local authorities involved. (2) Where the group is formed for the sole purpose of running an industrial or commercial undertaking, the local authorities may request that the management of the body so established be merged with that of the local public undertaking. In such case, the founding instrument of the group shall be amended in compliance with the provisions of this law.