389.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Joint water utility” means a water utility established by two or more cities which owns or operates or proposes to finance the purchase or construction of all or part of a water supply system or the capacity or use of a water […]
389.2 Submission to voters. A joint water utility may be established by two or more cities. A proposal to establish a joint water utility or to join an existing joint water utility may be submitted to the voters of a city by the city council upon its own motion, or upon receipt of a valid […]
389.3 Powers and duties. 1. Upon adoption of a proposal to establish a joint water utility, the member cities shall establish a joint water utility board, consisting of at least five members. The mayors of the participating cities shall appoint the members, subject to the approval of the city councils, and at least one member […]
389.4 Financing. 1. A joint water utility may finance projects pursuant to chapter 28F. A city may finance its share of the cost of a project by the use of any method of financing available for city utilities, including but not limited to sections 384.23 through 384.36 and sections 384.80 through 384.94. 2. If a […]
389.5 Construction. This chapter being necessary for the public health, public safety, and general welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. This chapter shall be construed as providing a separate and independent method for accomplishing its purposes, and shall take precedence over any contrary provision of the law. 91 Acts, ch 168, §6
