Idaho Code § 67-8910
The authority shall cause any facilities undertaken by it to be managed and operated on its behalf by one (1) or more qualified participating utilities, or if no participating utility is qualified, willing or able to manage and operate such facility, by the authority or by an agent so designated by the authority capable and skilled in the management and operation of such a facility. The authority shall enter into joint operating arrangements with participating utilities, designated agents of the authority or others and may enter into any and all contractual arrangements determined by the authority to promote the effective and efficient management and operation of its facilities. The authority shall not commence the management or operation for any facility until it shall have entered into contractual arrangements with one (1) or more participating utilities that contain provisions acceptable to both the authority and the participating utility or utilities and which are determined by the authority to provide adequate assurance that all management, operating, maintenance and related costs of the facility will be paid by or provided for by one (1) or more participating utilities.
Idaho Code § 67-8910