48-171. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Bonds" includes bonds, notes, temporary notes, temporary bonds, interim receipts, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, refunding notes, refunding bonds or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations of the district. 2. " Contract" or " agreement" between the federal government and a district includes […]
48-172. Power to contract with federal government; purposes of contract A. If any district desires to secure loans, grants or advances of money from the federal government for the purpose of acquiring or constructing works or properties or of making or procuring extensions, improvements, reconstruction or repairs of or to any of their works or […]
48-173. District powers under federal contracts A. Any district which is a party to a contract or agreement with the federal government may enter into and comply with the terms and provisions thereof and shall do and perform all things on its part to be done or performed thereunder, including but not limited to limiting […]
48-174. Terms of contract relating to maintenance and operation of works Notwithstanding any general, special or local law, the contract or agreement may provide for the maintenance and operation of the works, properties or undertakings of the district and for the distribution of irrigation water, electrical power or other services or facilities thereof during the […]
48-175. Approval of contract by real property taxpayers A. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, before any contract or agreement with the federal government becomes effective and binding upon the district, the contract or agreement shall be submitted to and approved by the vote of a majority of the real property […]
48-176. Approval by state certification board Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, before the contract or agreement with the federal government becomes effective and binding upon the district it shall be approved by resolution of the state certification board.
48-177. Issuance, sale and terms of bonds A. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, the district may issue, sell or exchange bonds of such kind, in such amount and with such security or agreements as may be provided by the contract or agreement, and issue and sell such bonds either at […]
48-178. Determination of validity of contract and bonds by attorney general Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, any district may submit to the attorney general any contract or agreement, or any bonds issued under the contract or agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of this article after the bonds have […]
48-179. Proceedings to test validity of contracts and bonds; petition A. After the execution of any contract or agreement contemplated by this article, the governing body of a district may file a petition in the superior court in the county in which the office of the district is located to determine the validity: 1. Of […]
48-180. Time for hearing; notice; summons; parties; pleadings A. Upon filing of the petition in the superior court, the court or judge thereof shall fix a time for a hearing on the petition, which shall be not less than fifteen days from the date of filing the petition, and shall order the clerk of the […]
48-181. Hearing; determination of validity A. At the hearing on the petition, the superior court shall examine the contract or agreement referred to therein and the proceedings of the district or other body in connection with the execution of such contract or agreement, together with any proceedings taken in connection with the issuance of any […]
48-182. Appeals A. An appeal may be taken to the supreme court from the judgment at any time within ten days after entry of the judgment. The appeal shall be taken, perfected and heard in the manner prescribed by law for appeals in civil actions from the superior court. B. If no appeal is taken […]
48-183. Use of proceeds of loan and grant; limitation Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, the proceeds of any loan, grant or purchase of bonds shall be used only for the purposes authorized by the contract or agreement or approved by the federal government. If so authorized or approved the following […]
48-184. Proceedings cumulative Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, any proceedings taken prior to December 12, 1934 by any district relating to the subject matter of this article, whether or not commenced under any other law, may be continued under this article, or at the option of the governing body, may […]
48-185. Purposes of article It is the purpose of this article to enable districts to secure the benefits of any act or acts of the Congress to encourage national recovery or to provide for the construction of useful public works, to encourage public works, to reduce unemployment or to improve the conditions of agriculture and […]
48-186. Supplemental nature of article This article is cumulative and the powers conferred hereby shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law. This article is not intended to repeal any other law, but insofar as the provisions of this article are inconsistent or in conflict […]
48-187. Governing body; civil immunity; definition A person who serves on the governing body of a district is immune from civil liability and is not subject to suit directly or by contribution for any act or omission resulting in damage or injury if such person was acting in good faith and within the scope of […]
