Section 12-5-574 - Powers; approval of plan non-binding on finances; extension of time for preparing plan(a) The district shall promote regional coordination and cooperation through the exercise of the following powers:(1) Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for storm-water management taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;(2) Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for waste-water management taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;(3) Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for water supply and water conservation taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;(4) Development of regionally consistent policies, model ordinances, and minimum standards of performance for local governments relating to the creation and implementation of the plans developed by the district;(5) Development and coordination of an effective regional and watershed-specific water quality monitoring program and development and maintenance of a corresponding data base reflecting available monitoring data;(6) Establishment of education programs on water quality issues and promotion of water conservation;(7) Identification of funding sources, including without limitation federal funding sources for the creation and implementation of plans provided for under this article;(8) Entry into contracts with both public and private parties in connection with the exercise of the powers and duties of the district;(9) Development of measurable short-term and long-term goals for water quality and conservation improvement;(10) Development of a program to identify and implement structural controls and nonstructural controls needed to achieve the goals for water quality and conservation improvement; and(11) Reviewing and reporting on the progress of implementation of the water plans and achievement of the water goals developed pursuant to this article.(b) Approval by the district of any storm-water management plan, waste-water management plan, water supply and conservation plan, or other plan pursuant to this article shall not obligate any governing authority comprising a part of the district to provide funding for facilities planned or constructed pursuant to such plans which do not provide services to all or a portion of the population of such governing authority proportionate to any cost allocation.(c) No extension of time by the board for preparation of a plan provided for under this article shall exceed six months, nor shall more than one extension be granted for any such plan.Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 27, § 1, eff. 5/1/2001.