A.R.S. § 48-174

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 term provided by the contract or agreement, by the federal government or by the holders of a percentage in amount of the then outstanding bonds of the district as provided in the contract or agreement or by any public or private agency designated in the contract or agreement. The private agency may be a corporation directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the district.