§ 64-1-208. Local Improvements
Any one (1) county, individually, or in combination with one (1) or more counties, may undertake works of improvements as provided for in this part with the authority and the state, if such works are not in conflict with the basin-wide plans for control of water. A majority of the members of the board of […]
§ 64-1-209. Local Control and Operation of Improvements
Upon the final acceptance from the contractor of any specific project on the Chickasaw basin plan, the governing body or bodies of the county or counties wherein the project is physically located may at their option require the authority to relinquish the control and operation of the project to the county; provided, that such county […]
§ 64-1-210. Cooperation With County Soil Conservation Districts and Conservation Boards
The authority shall develop its programs and plans for implementation in close cooperation with the existing county soil conservation districts as established under title 43, chapter 14, part 2 and county conservation boards as established by §§ 11-21-101 — 11-21-109, so that such districts and boards are joint sponsors of individual projects or works of […]
§ 64-1-211. Cooperation From State Agencies
All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and to lend assistance to the authority in the formulation and implementation of a development program.
§ 64-1-212. County Participation — Withdrawal
This part applies to Shelby and Tipton counties for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this part, and any or all of these counties are hereby expressly authorized by the general assembly to participate in the programs established. However, prior to participation in such programs, the county legislative bodies of Shelby and Tipton […]
§ 64-1-213. Relation to Existing Laws — Liberal Construction
This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part. This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose of facilitating the development of the resources of the Chickasaw basin.
§ 64-1-203. Board of Directors — Officers — Meetings — Expenses — Quorum
The organization of the authority is as follows: The authority shall be governed by a board of directors; Membership of the board of directors shall consist of: The presiding officer of the county legislative body or the presiding officer’s authorized representative and one (1) other member from the county legislative body in each county that […]
§ 64-1-204. Powers and Duties
The powers, duties and functions of the authority are as follows: Have perpetual succession in corporate name; Sue and be sued in corporate name; Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noted; Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with state, federal and local governments, with private individuals and corporations and with […]
§ 64-1-205. Financing
The authority has the powers with respect to finance as follows: The authority is an entity for purposes of general state obligation bond financing. The authority has the power to issue its bonds from time to time in consultation with the state. Any bond issue wherein the general obligation of the state is attached must […]
§ 64-1-206. Annual Reports
The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties, cities and towns in the area and to the state. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, statements of financial receipts and expenditures, a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans […]