Chapter 9 - WATER USER DISTRICTS

Section 46A-9-1 - Purpose of chapter
Section 46A-9-2 - Definition of terms
Section 46A-9-3 - Organization-Actions by and against-Creation and incorporation
Section 46A-9-4 - Petition for organization of district-Filing with and approval by board-Contents
Section 46A-9-5 - Lands included in district
Section 46A-9-6 - Organization within territorial boundaries of another district
Section 46A-9-7 - Directors-Election at large or from election divisions-Boundaries of divisions
Section 46A-9-8 - Grouping of directors elected at large-Term of office
Section 46A-9-9 - Petition for organization of district-Number of signatures required-Name, post office address, and location of land of petitioner
Section 46A-9-10 - Instruments constituting petition for organization of district-Affidavit of circulator as to signatures on each sheet-Form
Section 46A-9-11 - Maps, plans and estimates accompanying petition for organization of district-Location of lands within proposed district
Section 46A-9-12 - Examination of petition by Department of Water and Natural Resources to determine compliance with law-Noncompliance with law, dismissal of petition
Section 46A-9-13 - Publication of petition for organization of district
Section 46A-9-14 - Protest against organization of district-Right to file with Board of Water and Natural Resources-Determination of validity by board
Section 46A-9-15 - Investigation of proposed district and works by Board of Water and Natural Resources-Costs
Section 46A-9-16 - Declaration of feasibility of proposed project and conformance to public convenience-Dismissal of petition or certificate of feasibility-Filing of certificate-District as public corporation
Section 46A-9-17 - Validation of prior districts and boundaries-Validation of prior proceedings, bonds, and contracts
Section 46A-9-18 - Board of directors-Qualification upon filing certificate of organization-Vacancy created by failure to qualify-First meeting
Section 46A-9-19 - Additional territory, inclusion in district
Section 46A-9-20 - Extension of district-Petition to include additional territory-Contents-Filing
Section 46A-9-21 - Petition for expansion of district-Map showing location of lands to be included to accompany-Plans and estimates
Section 46A-9-22 - Publication of notice for extension of district-Filing of protest
Section 46A-9-23 - Action by Board of Water and Natural Resources on petition for extension of district-Certificate of approval-Filing-Effect
Section 46A-9-23.1 - Exclusion of lands from district-Grounds-Procedure
Section 46A-9-23.2 - Notices of hearing on exclusion-Protests
Section 46A-9-24 - Members of board of directors succeeding original board-Nomination and election-Term of office
Section 46A-9-25 - Hour and place of election
Section 46A-9-26 - Election of directors-Voting rights
Section 46A-9-27 - Notice of election time, place, and purpose-Mailing or publication
Section 46A-9-28 - Registration of voters-Conduct of election-Costs
Section 46A-9-29 - Candidate to fill vacancy or succeed an outgoing director-Vote necessary for election
Section 46A-9-30 - Director to be landowner or entryman
Section 46A-9-31 - Removal of members of board of directors from office-Grounds-Procedure
Section 46A-9-32 - Vacancies on board of directors-Declaration of existence-Filling-Member elected to fill, term of office
Section 46A-9-33 - Reimbursement of expenses and compensation of board members
Section 46A-9-34 - Officers-Election by board of directors-Appointment of executive committee and other employees
Section 46A-9-35 - Bond of treasurer
Section 46A-9-36 - Corporate powers of district vested in board of directors
Section 46A-9-37 - Bylaws and procedures-Adoption by board of directors-Minutes of meetings-Records of account, kept at principal place of business, open to public inspection
Section 46A-9-38 - Indemnification of directors, officers, employees, or agents of districts
Section 46A-9-39 - Powers of district
Section 46A-9-40 - Powers of corporation for public purposes-Acquisition and disposition of property
Section 46A-9-41 - Acquisition, management, use, and operation of works and property-Disposition of works
Section 46A-9-42 - Transfer of obligations of nonprofit rural water supplier or wastewater system operator to water user district, sanitary district, or municipality-Majority vote of district
Section 46A-9-43 - Contracts with governmental agencies authorized for certain purposes
Section 46A-9-44 - Extraterritorial powers of district
Section 46A-9-45 - Appropriation of waters of state by district-Interference with existing water rights forbidden
Section 46A-9-46 - Eminent domain-Appraisement of private property or interest
Section 46A-9-46.1 - Municipal approval of location of wastewater plant or system-Exception for existing plant or system
Section 46A-9-47 - District has no power to tax or levy assessments-Others have no liability for district indebtedness or obligations
Section 46A-9-48 - Costs of operation of district-Contract for payment of rent or charge for water storage or water supply
Section 46A-9-49 - Grants or loans-Gifts
Section 46A-9-50 - Cooperation with United States in acquisition and disposition of property
Section 46A-9-51 - Eminent domain laws applicable to irrigation districts apply
Section 46A-9-52 - Contracts governed by public agency procurement law
Section 46A-9-53 - Filing of plans and specifications-Advertisement for bids
Section 46A-9-54 - Contracts for proposed construction work-Employment of citizens of state-Bond of contractor
Section 46A-9-55 - Certain proposed works exempt from competitive bidding requirements
Section 46A-9-56 - Borrowing power of district-Sources from which obligations payable-Authorization, issuance, and sale of bonds
Section 46A-9-57 - District obligations-Pledge of revenue for payment-Collateral security for loan
Section 46A-9-58 - Refunding of district obligations
Section 46A-9-59 - Revenues of district-Payment into special fund-Collection and disposition of special fund, terms, and conditions
Section 46A-9-60 - Agreement between directors and holders of district obligations as to charges for water, sewage disposal, or other services
Section 46A-9-61 - Prices, rates, and charges-Contracts
Section 46A-9-62 - Default in payment of money specified in agreement-Termination of contract-Right to recovery not affected by discontinuation of services
Section 46A-9-63 - Funds of district-Creation by board of directors-Identification-Separate accounts
Section 46A-9-64 - Construction fund-Deposit of bond proceeds-Credit of interest received upon deposits-Disbursements-Balance transferred to debt service fund
Section 46A-9-65 - Water or wastewater fund-Credit of revenue of works and operations-Payment of operation and maintenance costs
Section 46A-9-66 - Debt service fund-Transfer of balance from water fund-Moneys pledged for payment of evidences of indebtedness
Section 46A-9-67 - Deposit of funds-Payment of claims
Section 46A-9-68 - Fiscal year-Audit of financial affairs by board of directors, filing of written report
Section 46A-9-69 - Disposition of water supply works, drainage works, or wastewater systems
Section 46A-9-70 - Sale of unneeded works-Submission of question to Board of Water and Natural Resources-Special election-Notice-Majority vote authorizes sale
Section 46A-9-71 - Mortgage or hypothecation of property to secure payment of loans from governmental agencies
Section 46A-9-72 - Mortgage or trust deed to secure payment of borrowed money-Foreclosure upon default and appointment of receiver
Section 46A-9-73 - Dissolution of district-Special election-Notice-Conditions for dissolution
Section 46A-9-74 - Dissolution complete upon resolution of board canvassing vote-Filing
Section 46A-9-75 - Cancellation of applications for appropriation of water upon dissolution
Section 46A-9-76 - Municipalities excepted from chapter-Contracts with district
Section 46A-9-77 - Irrigation districts-Powers and functions unaffected by chapter
Section 46A-9-78 - Retirement system-Participation
Section 46A-9-79 - Appointment of water master
Section 46A-9-80 - Duties of water master
Section 46A-9-81 - Removal of water master
Section 46A-9-82 - Grievance appeal
Section 46A-9-83 - Water Management Board not affected
Section 46A-9-84 - Group insurance for members of board of directors
Section 46A-9-85 - Director or employee benefit from contract authorized
Section 46A-9-86 - Director or employee benefit from contract authorized-Direct benefit described