§ 51-39-43. Chapter constitutes full and complete authority for creation of district
This chapter, without reference to any other statute, shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the creation of a district. No proceedings shall be required for the creation of a district other than those provided for and required in this chapter. All the necessary powers to be exercised by the governing body […]
§ 51-41-1. Legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a means, in addition to the incorporation of districts authorized in Sections 19-5-151 through 19-5-207, by which not-for-profit corporations or associations involved in the sale, transmission and distribution of potable water to members of the public and others may convert their entity status from that of […]
§ 51-41-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the board of directors of the water authority; “Bond” means any bond, promissory note, lease purchase agreement or other evidence of indebtedness of any nature along with all debt securing instruments of every nature related thereto; “Indenture” means a mortgage, an indenture of […]
§ 51-41-5. Construction
This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its intent. All acts and activities of the water authority performed under the authority of this chapter are legislatively determined and declared to be essential governmental functions.
§ 51-41-7. Authority generally
There is conferred upon a water authority, the authority to take such action and to do, or cause to be done, such things as are necessary or desirable to accomplish and implement the purposes and intent of this chapter according to the import of this chapter.
§ 51-41-9. Authority and procedure to incorporate
Whenever a qualified corporation desires to convert into and become reconstituted and reincorporated as a water authority under this chapter, the qualified corporation shall present to and file with the Secretary of State: Its resolution duly adopted by the board of directors of the qualified corporation that evidences the desire of the qualified corporation to […]
§ 51-41-11. Existence of water authority
The application for reconstitution and certificate of incorporation shall be signed and acknowledged by a majority of the board of directors of the qualified corporation. When the application for reconstitution and certificate of incorporation and other required documents have been so filed with and accepted by the Secretary of State, as evidenced by the issuance […]
§ 51-41-13. Board of directors
The water authority shall have a board of directors composed of the number of directors provided in the application for reconstitution and certificate of incorporation, which shall not be fewer than five (5) directors. All powers of the water authority shall be exercised by the board or under its authorization. The directors shall be elected […]
§ 51-39-27. Regulations and best management practices
Any regulations or best management practices adopted by the board under this chapter, shall be no more stringent or extensive in scope, coverage or effect than the regulations and best management practices promulgated or recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If federal regulations or recommended best management practices do not address any matter […]
§ 51-39-29. Power of eminent domain
The governing body of a member may exercise the power of eminent domain, upon written request of the board of commissioners, for the particular purpose of the acquisition of property for the district’s storm water management system. The power of eminent domain shall be exercised as provided in Chapter 27, Title 11, Mississippi Code of […]