Chapter
WATER USER DISTRICTS
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-1— Purpose of chapter
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-2— Definition of terms
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-3— Organization--Actions by and against--Creation and incorporation
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-4— Petition for organization of district--Filing with and approval by board--Contents
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-5— Lands included in district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-6— Organization within territorial boundaries of another district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-7— Directors--Election at large or from election divisions--Boundaries of divisions
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-8— Grouping of directors elected at large--Term of office
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-9— Petition for organization of district--Number of signatures required--Name, post office address, and location of land of petitioner
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-10— Instruments constituting petition for organization of district--Affidavit of circulator as to signatures on each sheet--Form
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-11— Maps, plans and estimates accompanying petition for organization of district--Location of lands within proposed district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-12— Petition to organize district--Initial review--Dismissal
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-13— Publication of petition for organization of district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-14— Protest against organization of district--Right to file with Board of Water and Natural Resources--Determination of validity by board
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-15— Investigation of proposed district and works by Board of Water and Natural Resources--Costs
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-16— Declaration of feasibility of proposed project and conformance to public convenience--Dismissal of petition or certificate of feasibility--Filing of certificate--District as public corporation
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-17— Validation of prior districts and boundaries--Validation of prior proceedings, bonds, and contracts
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-18— Board of directors--Qualification upon filing certificate of organization--Vacancy created by failure to qualify--First meeting
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-19— Additional territory, inclusion in district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-20— Extension of district--Petition to include additional territory--Contents--Filing
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-21— Petition for expansion of district--Map showing location of lands to be included to accompany--Plans and estimates
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-22— Publication of notice for extension of district--Filing of protest
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-23— Action by Board of Water and Natural Resources on petition for extension of district--Certificate of approval--Filing--Effect
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-23.1— Exclusion of lands from district--Grounds--Procedure
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-23.2— Notices of hearing on exclusion--Protests
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-24— Members of board of directors succeeding original board--Nomination and election--Term of office
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-25— Hour and place of election
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-26— Election of directors--Voting rights
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-27— Notice of election time, place, and purpose--Mailing or publication
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-28— Registration of voters--Conduct of election--Costs
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-29— Candidate to fill vacancy or succeed an outgoing director--Vote necessary for election
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-30— Director to be landowner or entryman
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-31— Removal of members of board of directors from office--Grounds--Procedure
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-32— Vacancies on board of directors--Declaration of existence--Filling--Member elected to fill, term of office
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-33— Reimbursement of expenses and compensation of board members
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-34— Officers--Election by board of directors--Appointment of executive committee and other employees
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-35— Bond of treasurer
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-36— Corporate powers of district vested in board of directors
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-37— Bylaws and procedures--Adoption by board of directors--Minutes of meetings--Records of account, kept at principal place of business, open to public inspection
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-38— Indemnification of directors, officers, employees, or agents of districts
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-39— Powers of district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-40— Powers of corporation for public purposes--Acquisition and disposition of property
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-41— Acquisition, management, use, and operation of works and property--Disposition of works
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-42— Transfer of obligations of nonprofit rural water supplier or wastewater system operator to water user district, sanitary district, or municipality--Majority vote of district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-43— Contracts with governmental agencies authorized for certain purposes
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-44— Extraterritorial powers of district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-45— Appropriation of waters of state by district--Interference with existing water rights forbidden
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-46— Eminent domain--Appraisement of private property or interest
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-46.1— Municipal approval of location of wastewater plant or system--Exception for existing plant or system
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-47— District has no power to tax or levy assessments--Others have no liability for district indebtedness or obligations
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-48— Costs of operation of district--Contract for payment of rent or charge for water storage or water supply
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-49— Grants or loans--Gifts
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-50— Cooperation with United States in acquisition and disposition of property
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-51— Eminent domain laws applicable to irrigation districts apply
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-52— Contracts governed by public agency procurement law
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-53— Filing of plans and specifications--Advertisement for bids
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-54— Contracts for proposed construction work--Employment of citizens of state--Bond of contractor
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-55— Certain proposed works exempt from competitive bidding requirements
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-56— Borrowing power of district--Sources from which obligations payable--Authorization, issuance, and sale of bonds
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-57— District obligations--Pledge of revenue for payment--Collateral security for loan
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-58— Refunding of district obligations
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-59— Revenues of district--Payment into special fund--Collection and disposition of special fund, terms, and conditions
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-60— Agreement between directors and holders of district obligations as to charges for water, sewage disposal, or other services
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-61— Prices, rates, and charges--Contracts
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-62— Default in payment of money specified in agreement--Termination of contract--Right to recovery not affected by discontinuation of services
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-63— Funds of district--Creation by board of directors--Identification--Separate accounts
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-64— Construction fund--Deposit of bond proceeds--Credit of interest received upon deposits--Disbursements--Balance transferred to debt service fund
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-65— Water or wastewater fund--Credit of revenue of works and operations--Payment of operation and maintenance costs
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-66— Debt service fund--Transfer of balance from water fund--Moneys pledged for payment of evidences of indebtedness
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-67— Deposit of funds--Payment of claims
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-68— Fiscal year--Audit of financial affairs by board of directors, filing of written report
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-69— Disposition of water supply works, drainage works, or wastewater systems
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-70— Sale of unneeded works--Submission of question to Board of Water and Natural Resources--Special election--Notice--Majority vote authorizes sale
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-71— Mortgage or hypothecation of property to secure payment of loans from governmental agencies
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-72— Mortgage or trust deed to secure payment of borrowed money--Foreclosure upon default and appointment of receiver
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-73— Dissolution of district--Special election--Notice--Conditions for dissolution
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-74— Dissolution complete upon resolution of board canvassing vote--Filing
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-75— Cancellation of applications for appropriation of water upon dissolution
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-76— Municipalities excepted from chapter--Contracts with district
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-77— Irrigation districts--Powers and functions unaffected by chapter
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-78— Retirement system--Participation
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-79— Appointment of water master
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-80— Duties of water master
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-81— Removal of water master
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-82— Grievance appeal
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-83— Water Management Board not affected
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-84— Group insurance for members of board of directors
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-85— Director or employee benefit from contract authorized
- S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-86— Director or employee benefit from contract authorized--Direct benefit described