Government duties of the planning and economic affairs department
1. Comprehensive studies and foresight of environmental and global conditions of water and electricity industry
2. Developing a long-term and strategic plan of the Ministry of Energy
3. Integrating short-term and medium-term programs of different sectors of water and electricity industry
4.  Compilation, compilation and presentation of the budget bill of the Ministry of Energy
5. Accurate, continuous and effective monitoring of program implementation
6. Preparing and compiling the program performance report
7. Develop incentive policies and support for the private sector and non-governmental and foreign investment
8. Planning for the implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution and privatization of industry
9. Studies and studies of internal capacities of water and electricity industry
10. Formulation of entrepreneurship development policies in the Ministry of Energy
11. Carrying out matters related to the Secretariat of General Assemblies of subsidiaries
12. Supervising contracts related to the water and electricity industry
13. Studies and studies of macroeconomics of water and electricity industry
14. International market studies related to the Ministry of Energy
15. Regulation of foreign economy policies and relations of the Ministry of Energy
16. Develop incentive and support policies for exporters related to the water and electricity industry
17. Formulation of water and electricity market governance policies
18. Regulation of water and electricity market regulations
19. Formulation and implementation of competition development policies in water and electricity markets
20. Comprehensive studies and foresight of environmental and global conditions of water and electricity industry
21. Developing a long-term and strategic plan of the Ministry of Energy
22. Integration of short-term and medium-term programs of different sectors of the water and electricity industry
23. Compilation, compilation and presentation of the budget bill of the Ministry of Energy
24. Accurate, continuous and effective monitoring of program implementation
25. Preparing and compiling a program performance report
26. Develop incentive policies and support for the private sector and non-governmental and foreign investment
27. Planning for the implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution and privatization of industry
28. Studies and studies of internal capacities of water and electricity industry
29. Formulation of entrepreneurship development policies in the Ministry of Energy
30. Carrying out matters related to the Secretariat of General Assemblies of subsidiaries
31. Supervising contracts related to the water and electricity industry
32. Studies and study of macroeconomics of water and electricity industry
33. Studies and studies of the international market related to the Ministry of Energy
34. Regulation of foreign economy policies and relations of the Ministry of Energy
35. Develop incentive and supportive policies for exporters related to the water and electricity industry
36. Developing water and electricity market management policies
37. Regulation of water and electricity market regulations
38. Formulation and implementation of competition development policies in water and electricity markets

Government duties of water and sewage sector
Notification by letter number 46941/12/11 dated 7/7/2010 Minister of Energy
According to the approvals of the sixth session of the macro structure of the Ministry of Energy 11/5/2010 and 11/5/2010
 
A: Government duties of water and sewage sector
1. Comprehensive studies of water resources
2. Studying and updating the comprehensive water program of the country
3. Preparing and compiling appropriate monitoring systems for studies, development, exploitation of water resources, maintenance of water facilities and Water supply
4. Optimal allocation of water resources to economic and social activities and sectors and geographical areas
5. Policy-making, planning and development of necessary mechanisms for quantitative and qualitative management of water resources
6. Leading and supervising the preparation of comprehensive water plans and water supply in different sectors of consumption
7. Organizing the micro-water allocation system at the level of the country's watersheds and establishing the relevant database and general supervision over Consumption
8. Proposing the share of each consumption sector in the catchment area according to the water resources of the regions in order to obtain
Allocation of the country's catchments from the headquarters of the Ministry of Energy
9. Allocation of water resources for various uses according to the effects of drought and wet season to local management at the catchment area
10. Leading water rights studies and making necessary suggestions in order to amend existing laws or develop new regulations; and
Coordination with other ministries and institutions and suggestions to relevant authorities
11. Designing and establishing an integrated water resources management system in the country
12. Policy-making, planning and preparation of macro-plans in the field of water, water supply and hydropower
13. Supervising the proper implementation of studies, development and exploitation of the country's water resources
14. Explain water distribution policies according to sustainable development indicators, environmental and social considerations
15. Determining and drawing attention to the intrinsic, economic, political and security value of water in catchments
16. Establishment of a comprehensive system for calculating the cost price in all sectors
17. Formulation and approval of appropriate tariffs in order to protect the rights of the people
18. Leading the establishment and regulation of water market regulations and ensuring healthy competition in that market
19. Preparing, compiling and adopting the necessary measures related to the executive technical system in water, water supply and hydroelectric affairs
20. Financing planning (domestic and foreign), macro budgeting, encouraging and supporting sector investment Non-governmental
21. Preparing, regulating and approving the required standards and supervising their proper implementation and observance
22. Policy-making, planning and establishment of supply and demand management system and institutionalizing the model of optimal water consumption in the different sectors
23. Policy-making, planning and supervision of matters related to the stabilization and organization of border rivers and water beaches of the country,
Ensuring maximum rights and extraction from border and common waters and establishing coordination with other relevant ministries and institutions
24. Developing and strengthening the cooperation of the water sector with international forums in order to enforce the rights of the country
25. Policy making in coastal and river management
26. Policy-making and planning of hydropower generation in line with the policies of the Ministry of Energy
27. Coordination and coherence between different sections of water, water supply and hydropower
28. Investment in large dams and main networks
29. Control and management of large dams
30. Issuance or revocation of drilling licenses of companies and individuals and high supervision over their performance
31. Policy-making and planning of water export and import affairs
32. Development of systems governing the study, implementation, operation and maintenance of water distribution facilities
33. Beverages and wastewater collection and treatment networks
34. Policy-making, development of rules and penalties in order to prevent pollution of water resources
35. Preparing and approving regulations, by-laws and instructions supervising the relations of companies and coordinating with other departments
36. Ensuring the supply and distribution of safe drinking water throughout the country
37. Policy-making and prioritization of projects in terms of implementation and allocation of funds, especially from national resources
38. Approving and supervising the implementation of quantitative and qualitative protection systems of water resources
39. Identifying the country's water resources in terms of quantity and quality in catchments, including surface, groundwater and integrated water, and preparing an atlas of water resources and presenting the country's water balance
40. Planning and formulating criteria regarding basin-to-basin transfer, seawater transfer, watershed management, artificial feeding and interest
Removal of river materials according to sustainable development indicators and environmental and social considerations
41. Supporting and encouraging the non-governmental sector for active participation in water desalination affairs, flood control, identification of water resources, country, construction of equipment and goods and use of unconventional waters
42. Determining priorities and policies for the development of local management and planning and coordination in order to strengthen them in order to implement integrated water resources management
43. Planning and prioritizing the implementation of projects to provide and compensate for the shortage of water resources in the country's catchments
44. Planning the development of projects and facilities related to water supply, transmission and distribution, and monitoring and ensuring the implementation of development programs to the extent required by the country
45. Planning the development of plans and facilities related to the sanitary disposal of sewage and monitoring and ensuring the implementation of development plans to the level required by the country
Joint governance duties (general)
46. Supervising the implementation of laws and planning for the implementation of the country's macro-policies related to water and water supply
47. Pricing and targeting subsidies
48. Assessing customer satisfaction and improvement policies
49. Management of basic and applied research projects in all departments
50. Conducting basic research and studies
51. Production and dissemination of basic statistics and information in the water and water supply sector and facilitating public access to them
52. Implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution and Privatization
53. Crisis management and passive defense
54. Developing Entrepreneurship Development Policies
55. Developing incentive and support policies for Iranian exporters and companies active in exporting technical and engineering services
56. Carrying out matters related to the general assemblies of the parent companies
57. Management of government shares of parent companies
58. Development of capacities related to human resources
59. Approval and determination of resources for the implementation of plans and projects
60. Facilitating and creating a platform for the exchange of experiences and the transfer of new knowledge and technologies at the international level
61. Creating the necessary bases and empowering the production of equipment, goods and supporting domestic industries
62. Policy-making and support for research and transfer of new technologies
(Note: It was decided that the common tasks of the water and electricity sector should be equally in both sets)
 

B: Enterprise duties in the water sector
1. Construction, operation, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of facilities related to water supply, transmission and distribution of the country (dams, hydropower plants, etc.) within the framework of policies, programs and standards approved by the Ministry of Energy
2. Investment in small dams and water transmission and distribution facilities
3. Optimizing, improving and upgrading the quality of operation, maintenance of facilities related to water supply, transmission and distribution of the country
4. Preparing and compiling methods, technical, executive and managerial instructions of the required firm in the field of process implementation, improvement
Operations, improving the quality of services and activities, productivity growth and customer satisfaction within the rules and standards of the Ministry of Energy
5. Implementation of technical, cultural, social and public education programs and plans regarding waste reduction, productivity growth and optimal use of water resources
6. Implementing plans to increase the stability and safety of facilities and networks
7. Manufacturing, producing and improving materials, equipment and machinery required by the water industry and conducting developmental and applied studies and researches in that regard.
8. Delivery of water and organization of subscribers' affairs and water facilities, based on approved rules and tariffs
9. Performing various consulting engineering activities in all relevant departments
10. Carrying out basic and applied research projects in all departments
11. Proposing development programs
12. Implementation of approved plans and projects in order to deal with the negative consequences of development in the catchment area (such as pollution control, prevention of subsidence and the advancement of the salt water front, the use of unconventional water and ..)
13. Cooperation in watershed management and aquifer management operations of dam catchments
14. Supply, export and import of various technical equipment
15. Implementation of zoning and flood control plans
16. Implementation of river material exploitation plans
17. Execution of descaling plans for dam reservoirs
18. Implementation of coastal and river engineering projects within the framework of approved rules and standards
19. Study and implementation of basin to water basin transfer plans in line with policies to supply and compensate for water shortages in the country's catchments
20. Study and implementation of water desalination projects
21. Study and implementation of cloud fertility plans and rainwater harvesting in line with policies to supply and compensate for water shortages in the country's catchments

A: Enterprise duties in the water and sewage sector
1. Investment, construction, operation, reconstruction, repair and maintenance, control and management of facilities related to the distribution and treatment of drinking water in cities and villages (including wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations, transmission systems). And water distribution networks) within the framework of policies, programs and standards approved by the Ministry of Energy
2. Investment, construction, operation, reconstruction, repair and maintenance, control and management of urban and rural wastewater disposal facilities (including transmission lines, collection network and treatment plants) within the framework of policies, programs and standards approved by the Ministry of Energy
3. Optimizing, improving and upgrading the quality of operation, maintenance and management of facilities related to the transfer, distribution and purification of drinking water and sanitary disposal of wastewater
4. Preparing and compiling the required technical, executive and managerial instructions in the field of process implementation, improving operations, improving the quality of services and activities, increasing the productivity and satisfaction of the subscribers within the rules and standards of the Ministry of Energy
5. Implementation of studies, programs and technical, cultural, social and public education plans to improve consumption patterns, reduce water waste and increase productivity
6. Implementing plans to increase the stability and safety of networks and facilities related to the transfer, distribution, treatment of drinking water and sanitary disposal of wastewater
7. Manufacturing, producing and improving materials, equipment and machinery required by the water and sewage industry and conducting all developmental and applied studies and researches in that regard
8. Carrying out the affairs of the subscribers, including handing over the subscription and delivering the required water to the applicants, based on the approved tariffs
9. Proposing development programs
10. Performing various consulting engineering activities in all relevant departments
11. Supply, export and import of various equipment and technical services
12. Carrying out basic and applied research projects in all departments
13. Carrying out laboratory work from the sampling stage to announcing the results regarding the quality of drinking water and wastewater

Governing duties of the Research and Human Resources Department
1. Comprehensive human resource planning of water and electricity industry
2. Formulation of policies and management of human resources
3. Study, review and formulate policies to increase the motivation and efficiency of human resources
4. Studying and compiling strategies for establishing human values ​​in the organization
5. Studies, planning and organizing management and providing an appropriate management model
6. Leading the administrative transformation of the water and electricity industry and promoting office health
7. Studies, formulation, reform and establishment of organizational structure, systems and efficient methods in the Ministry of Energy
8. Developing and presenting plans to improve the quality and improve the productivity of the water and electricity industry
9. Develop policies for education and research in the water and electricity industry
10. Organizing communication with educational and research centers inside and outside the water and electricity industry
11. Develop policies and strategies for technology development
12. Develop and establish a system of leadership and development of education
13. Leading specialized training programs required by the industry
14. Guiding the boards of trustees of educational and research centers of water and electricity industry
15. Continuous study of new information technologies required by industry
16. Develop a timely communication system in the water and electricity industry
17. Compilation and establishment of statistical and information system in the Ministry of Energy
18. Management and management of scientific information, documents and library
19. Creating an industry database and updating it
20. Study and provide mechanized systems to provide services to customers of the water and electricity industry
Government duties of the electricity and energy sector
Notification by letter number 46941/12/11 dated 7/7/2010 Minister of Energy
Based on the approvals of the second and third sessions of the macro structure of the Ministry of Energy dated 8/6/2010
A: The governing duties of the electricity and energy sector
Governance tasks in the field of policy making and planning
1. Policy making and macro planning
2. Approving, announcing and monitoring development plans
3. Macro energy planning of the country in order to ensure the supply and supply of energy required by various sectors
4. Policy-making and planning to identify and obtain unattainable energies (new energies) and to support and promote its use.
5. Policy-making and planning in the field of protection and optimal use of the country's energy resources
6. Approving and communicating policies and indicators of electricity distribution operation
7. Approving and communicating strategies and policies in the distribution sector
8. Formulation and establishment of competition development policies and elimination of monopolies in electricity markets
9. Development of electricity market governance policies
Government duties in the field of supervision
10. Supervising the implementation of development projects to ensure the required electricity supply
11. Supervising the implementation of laws and planning for the implementation of the approved policies of the country in relation to the electricity and energy industry and financing
Implementation of non-economic policies and plans from the perspective of the electricity company
12. Supervising the use of various types of energy in order to observe the welfare of the people and preserve the country's energy resources
13. Accurate, continuous and effective monitoring of program implementation
14. Evaluate customer satisfaction and improvement policies
15. Preparing and compiling the performance report of the program of the Ministry of Energy
Governance duties in the field of standards and regulations
16. Approving and communicating the necessary standards and instructions for regulating the external effects of industry and respecting the rights of subscribers and stakeholders.
Community interests and monitoring their implementation in the fields of technical, environmental, safety and service to subscribers
17. Preparing and approving regulations, by-laws and instructions supervising the relations of companies active in the market and the electricity exchange and supervising their implementation and ensuring healthy competition in the electricity market.
18. Preparing and compiling instructions related to the installation and inspection of dimensional and non-dimensional branching measuring devices
19.Codification of necessary standards and regulations for production, transmission and consumption and conversion of energy in all economic and social sectors
20. Establishing the necessary mechanisms to develop competition in the sale of electricity
21. Approving and notifying the instructions of branches and after-sales services and receiving receivables and correcting the consumption pattern
22. Development of technical and executive system
23. Regulation of electricity market regulations
Government duties in the field of pricing and tariffs
24. Pricing and targeting subsidies
25. Approval of electricity sales tariffs
26. Determining the rates of different types of energy
Governance duties in the field of basic studies
27. Comprehensive studies and foresight of environmental and global conditions
28. Macroeconomic studies
29. Studies and studies of the international market related to the Ministry of Energy
30. Regulation of foreign economy policies and relations of the Ministry of Energy
Government duties in the field of electricity network management and operation
31. Management and operation of Iran's electricity network
32. Balanced development planning of the country's electricity network
33. Maintaining the reliability and security of the network and reliable electricity supply of the country
34. Management and monitoring of the national electricity network through subsidiary companies
35. Issuance of permits for construction of new power plants
36. Policy-making and planning of connecting the country's electricity network to countries in the region and beyond
37. National and regional dispatching
38. Monitoring the implementation of regulations and standards in production and distribution companies
Government duties in the field of electricity and energy consumption management
39. Determining the pattern of consumption of various types of energy by observing the interests of the country and protecting the rights of the people
40. Policy-making and planning in order to manage electricity and energy consumption
41. Planning to reform the structure of energy consumption
Government duties in the field of research and development
42. Development of education and research policies
43. Developing policies and strategies for technology development
44. Supporting the development of basic and applied research and technology
45. Carrying out the necessary studies to select appropriate technologies for electricity generation and transmission
46. Carrying out studies, research, development, training, design and consulting in the construction and implementation of sample systems in the field of upgrading and developing energy efficiency.
47. Organizing communication with educational and research centers inside and outside
48. Coordination of the boards of trustees of educational and research centers
49. Continuous study of new information technologies required by industry
Government duties in the field of development and operation of electricity and transmission network
50. Providing access to the country's electricity network for applicants, whether governmental or non-governmental, to purchase, sell and transfer electricity
51. Construction and development of dispatching centers and electricity telecommunication networks
52. Development and management of operation of main power transmission facilities Government duties in the field of privatization
53. Eliminate monopolies, create and develop competition, and support the non-governmental sector to participate in the activities of the electricity and energy sectors with the aim of increasing efficiency and protecting the rights of the people.
54. Planning for the implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution and privatization
55. Encourage and support non-governmental sector investment
 
 
Governing duties in the field of general assembly affairs of subsidiaries
56. Carrying out matters related to the general assemblies of subsidiaries of government functions in the field of statistics management and information
57. Development and establishment of statistical and information system
58. Creating an industry database and updating it
59. Facilitate public access to statistics and information on the electricity and energy industry
60. Generate basic statistics and information on the energy sector and facilitate access to them. Government tasks in the field of crisis management
61. Crisis management and passive defense of government duties in the field of industry support
62. Compilation, compilation and presentation of the budget bill
63. Formulation of entrepreneurship development policies
64. Adopting the necessary policies to support and strengthen contracting capacities, consulting on the construction and production of equipment for power plants and transmission networks
65. capacity building and studies and review of internal capacities
66. Develop incentive and support policies for exporters
67. Preparing, compiling, proposing and approving related laws and regulations
68. Providing the necessary financial and technical facilities in the energy sector
69. Comprehensive human resource planning
70. Developing policies and managing human resources
71. Studying and reviewing and formulating policies to increase the motivation and efficiency of human resources
72. Reviewing and formulating strategies for establishing human values
73. Studies, planning and organizing management and presenting an appropriate management model
74. Leading the administrative transformation of the electricity industry and promoting office health
75. Studies, formulation, modification and establishment of organizational structure, systems and efficient methods
76. Developing and presenting plans to improve quality and improve productivity
77. Formulation and establishment of education management and development system
78. Leading specialized training programs required by the industry
79. Development of timely communication system
80. Management and guidance of scientific information and documents
81. Studying and presenting mechanized systems to provide services to the subscribers of electricity industry
82. Codification and establishment of the system of communication with the Islamic Consultative Assembly and consideration of the questions and remarks of the representatives
83. Codification and establishment of legal system
84. Supervising the establishment of the property and land registration system
85. Studying, reviewing and updating the rules and regulations
86. Reviewing and commenting on legal issues regarding all legal plans and bills related to the Ministry of Energy
 

B: Duties of the electricity and energy sector
Enterprise duties in the field of electricity generation
1. Planning the optimal technical and economic development of electricity production at the enterprise level, according to the country's macroeconomic policies and the capabilities of existing facilities in the electricity industry
2. Preparing and compiling methods and instructions required to improve the operation of various power plants
3. Preparing and compiling repair instructions for the production units of different power plants at the enterprise level
4. Supervising the correct and timely implementation of plans and optimization of equipment in electricity generation
5. Study and feasibility studies of power plant construction based on geographical conditions and fuel resources
6. Construction and development of power plants and increase of electricity generation capacity
7. Formulating and proposing development plans in the field of electricity generation
8. Investing in electricity industry production facilities
9. Management and operation of electricity generation facilities
Enterprise duties in the field of electricity distribution
10. Develop and propose development plans in the field of electricity distribution
11. Preparing the necessary plans for the development of electricity distribution facilities.
12. Proposing the necessary policies for the operation of substations and transmission and distribution networks
13. Study and propose estimation and long-term forecast of load and energy required by regions in order to plan a regional and global power system.
14. Estimation of network development equipment and facilities
15. Establishment and development of electricity distribution network and facilities in all parts of the country and their operation
16. Supervising the correct and timely implementation of plans and optimization of equipment in electricity distribution
17. Assignment of subscription to all applicants
18. Reliability studies and reliability studies of electricity generation, transmission and distribution
19. Submitting electricity tariff proposals to the Ministry of Energy
20. Investment in electricity industry distribution facilities
Enterprise duties in the field of electricity trade
21. Purchase, sale and exchange of electricity, both partial and general
22. Submitting the necessary proposals in the field of strategies and policies and long-term and medium-term plans of the electricity industry and submitting it to the Ministry of Energy
Enterprise duties in the field of consulting engineering
23. Carrying out various consulting engineering activities in all sectors of production, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity. Enterprise duties in the field of contracting
24. Implementation of consumption management measures
25. Carrying out various contracting activities in all sectors of production, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity
Enterprise duties in the field of construction and equipment
26. Manufacture of all required equipment in all sectors of production, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity
27. Supply, export and import of various equipment and technical services, electrical industry engineering
28. Managing and conducting development research projects in all sectors of transmission generation, distribution and electricity consumption
 

Governing duties of the Support, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Section
1. Codifying and establishing the system of communication with the Islamic Consultative Assembly and handling the questions and remarks of the representatives
2. Planning to inform the members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly about the activities of the water and electricity industry
3. Pursuing plans and bills related to the water and electricity industry in the Islamic Consultative Assembly
4. Planning and arranging meetings of delegates with the Minister
5. Codification and establishment of the legal system of water and electricity industry
6. Supervising the establishment of the property and land registration system of the Ministry of Energy
7. Studying, reviewing and updating the laws and regulations related to the water and electricity industry
8. Reviewing and commenting on legal issues regarding all legal plans and bills related to the Ministry of Energy
9. Carrying out administrative, employment and retirement affairs of employees
10. Performing motivational affairs, insurance, treatment and sports for employees
11. Document management and support affairs of the Ministry of Energy headquarters
12. Supervising the performance of public and technical services and procurement
13. Receiving and paying affairs
14. Supervising and supervising financial and credit affairs
15. Carrying out accounting bookkeeping
16. Maintaining and setting up accounts