§ 48-2991 – Distribution of water when supply insufficient
48-2991. Distribution of water when supply insufficient If the water available in a district is insufficient at any time to supply all lands of the district susceptible of irrigation therefrom and otherwise entitled to water, the board of directors shall provide for the distribution of all available water upon certain or alternate days to different […]
§ 48-2992 – Construction and maintenance of levees to control overflow
48-2992. Construction and maintenance of levees to control overflow Irrigation districts organized under this chapter may construct, maintain and keep in repair levees for the protection of lands included therein from overflow. The provisions of this chapter relating to construction, maintenance and repair of irrigation works, issuance of bonds and levying of assessments therefor shall […]
§ 48-2977 – Administrative powers of board of directors
48-2977. Administrative powers of board of directors The board shall: 1. Adopt a seal. 2. Manage and conduct the affairs and business of the district. 3. Make and execute all necessary contracts, deeds and conveyances. 4. Employ such agents, attorneys and employees as required, and prescribe their duties and compensation. 5. Establish rules and regulations […]
§ 48-2661 – Organization of board of directors; term; district office
48-2661. Organization of board of directors; term; district office A. On the third Tuesday in October following a regular district election, the directors elected at the regular October election and whose terms have not then expired shall meet and organize the board, elect a president and appoint a secretary who shall hold office during the […]
§ 48-2662 – Compensation of directors
48-2662. Compensation of directors The compensation of members of the board of directors shall be determined by the board, but shall not exceed thirty dollars per day for each day’s attendance at meetings of the board, and actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official business under order of the board.
§ 48-2663 – Meetings of board of directors; minutes
48-2663. Meetings of board of directors; minutes A. The board of directors shall hold a regular meeting in its office on the first Tuesday in March, June, September and December, and such special meetings as required for the proper transaction of business. B. All special meetings shall be called by a majority of the board […]
§ 48-2664 – Powers of board of directors
48-2664. Powers of board of directors A. The board shall: 1. Manage and conduct the business and affairs of the district. 2. Make and execute all necessary contracts. 3. Adopt a seal for the district to be used in the attestation of instruments. 4. Provide for the payment from the proper funds of all debts […]
§ 48-2665 – Plan for construction of works; notice; bids; award of contract; bond
48-2665. Plan for construction of works; notice; bids; award of contract; bond A. The board of directors shall adopt a plan for the construction of the works authorized by section 48-2664. B. The board shall give notice by publication thereof for not less than fifteen days in a newspaper published in each of the counties […]
§ 48-2666 – Construction of works across public or private property
48-2666. Construction of works across public or private property A. The board of directors may construct works necessary for drainage purposes across any stream of water, water-course, street, avenue, highway, railway, canal, ditch or flume which the route of the conduits or drains intersects or crosses in a manner so as to afford security for […]
§ 48-2667 – Right of eminent domain
48-2667. Right of eminent domain Condemnation proceedings may be brought by the board of directors in the name of the district, and all laws of the state relating to the exercise of the right of eminent domain and the taking of private property for public purposes and obtaining immediate possession thereof shall apply to such […]