(a) A voluntary cooperative groundwater monitoring association may be formed for the purposes of monitoring groundwater elevations in accordance with this part. The association may be established by contract, a joint powers agreement, a memorandum of agreement, or other form of agreement deemed acceptable by the department.
(b) Upon notification to the department by one or more entities that seek to form a voluntary cooperative groundwater monitoring association, the department shall work cooperatively with the interested parties to facilitate the formation of the association.
(c) The contract or agreement shall include all of the following:
(1) The names of the participants.
(2) The boundaries of the area covered by the agreement.
(3) The name or names of the parties responsible for meeting the requirements of this part.
(4) The method of recovering the costs associated with meeting the requirements of this part.
(5) Other provisions that may be required by the department.