The commissioners of water districts may by resolution borrow, after March first and before December thirty-first following, a sum not to exceed the amount appropriated at the election held in the district for the current year, for current expenses and for necessary repairs, less any sums received from the collector of taxes on account of such appropriation. They may execute and deliver promissory notes therefor and pay the amount so borrowed, together with interest thereon, at a rate not exceeding five per centum (5%) per annum.
N.J.S. § 40:62-105.26