A. An entity shall not be made a part of a proposal for planning funds under this section without that entity's consent.
B. The outcomes sought by each regional water planning entity shall:
(1) be established through broad public input;
(2) consider public welfare values, balancing water uses and the needs of future generations of New Mexicans;
(3) be grounded in state water law;
(4) be developed using the best available science;
(5) recognize and respect federally recognized or reserved tribal water rights;
(6) consider access to water for domestic use; and
(7) comply with applicable federal water law.
C. Each regional water planning entity shall:
(1) be composed of regional stakeholders as identified in the entity's guidelines;
(2) ensure opportunities for participation by Indian nations, tribes or pueblos located within the water planning region;
(3) obtain public input in the development, vetting and prioritization of regional water planning activities and proposals;
(4) assist in the funding, development and incorporation of plans for rural communities;
(5) report to the commission by June 30 of each year on the progress of planning activities and outcomes of regional water security plan implementation; and
(6) review existing water plans and data sets of municipalities, counties and other entities within the water planning region and use them as appropriate.