Chapter 8 - CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Section 38-8-1 - Filing of petition for organization of district-Number of signers-Contents-Consolidation of petitions
Section 38-8-2 - Notice and hearing on petition for organization of district-Questions considered-Right to be heard-Hearing on inclusion of additional territory
Section 38-8-3 - Factors considered in hearing on petition for organization of district
Section 38-8-4 - Determination of need for district-Establishment of boundaries
Section 38-8-5 - Determination of no need and denial of petition-Time for filing new petitions
Section 38-8-6 - Consideration of administrative practicability and feasibility of district
Section 38-8-7 - Referendum on creation of district-Form of ballot-Right to vote
Section 38-8-8 - Timing of referendum on creation of district
Section 38-8-9 - Conduct of election on creation of district-Certification of results
Section 38-8-10 - Notices and conduct of hearings and referenda-Procedural regulations-Referendum not invalidated by informalities
Section 38-8-11 - Vote required to authorize creation of district-Extent of participation in voting required
Section 38-8-12 - Publication of referendum results-Determination and recording of administrative practicability and feasibility
Section 38-8-13 - Factors considered in determining administrative practicability and feasibility
Section 38-8-14 - Time for filing new petitions after denial of district
Section 38-8-15 - Election of initial supervisors-District as governmental subdivision
Section 38-8-16 - Application filed with secretary of state by elected supervisors-Contents-Accompanying statement by commission
Section 38-8-17 - Filing and recording of application and statement-Issuance of certificate of organization
Section 38-8-18 - Certificate of organization as proof of establishment of district
Section 38-8-19 - Petition for inclusion of additional territory-Procedure
Section 38-8-20 - Inclusion of additional territory by amendment of charter-Notice and hearing
Section 38-8-21 - Resolution to include additional territory-Effective date
Section 38-8-22 - Petition for combination or division of districts-Number of signers-Form
Section 38-8-22.1 - Governing board resolution for combination or division of districts-Vote at general election
Section 38-8-23 - Commission hearing on combination or division of districts
Section 38-8-24 - Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility of combining districts
Section 38-8-24.1 - Petition for referendum on organization of district-Commission action on petition
Section 38-8-25 - Appointment of supervisors for reorganized district
Section 38-8-26 - Certificates of organization for new districts-Certificate of dissolution-Assets and liabilities revert to new district
Section 38-8-27 to 38-8-29 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-30 - Petition for boundary adjustment between adjoining districts
Section 38-8-31 - Notice and hearing on boundary adjustment between districts
Section 38-8-32 - Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility of boundary adjustments-Factors considered-Notice to districts
Section 38-8-33 - Application to secretary of state for certificate evidencing boundary changes-Accompanying statement by state commission-Issuance of certificate
Section 38-8-34 - Petition for change of name of district-Action by state commission-Issuance by secretary of state
Section 38-8-35 to 38-8-37 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-38 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-39 - Composition of district governing board-Number and qualifications of supervisors-Notice of available district offices-Nominating petitions-Election procedure
Section 38-8-39.1 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-40 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-41 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-42 - Terms of office of district supervisors
Section 38-8-43 - Removal of supervisor from office
Section 38-8-44 - Filling of vacancies in district board
Section 38-8-45 - Chairman and officers of district board-Quorum-Majority required for actions
Section 38-8-45.1 - Meetings and hearings of district supervisors open to public
Section 38-8-46 - Compensation and expenses of supervisors
Section 38-8-47 - Employment of personnel by supervisors-Legal services-Delegation of powers
Section 38-8-48 - Surety bonds required by district supervisors-Record of proceedings-Financial reports
Section 38-8-49 - District as governmental subdivision and public body-General corporate powers
Section 38-8-49.1 - Budget estimates of operating and maintenance costs submitted to counties-Determination and apportionment of costs-Funds derived from general county fund
Section 38-8-50 - Comprehensive district plans for conservation of resources-Programs and practices included
Section 38-8-51 - Advice and consultation with political subdivision governing bodies
Section 38-8-51.1 - Cooperation with political subdivisions in implementing area-wide waste treatment
Section 38-8-52 - Cooperation between districts
Section 38-8-53 - Conservation district special revenue fund established-Purpose-Continuous appropriation-Promulgation of rules
Section 38-8-53.1 - Conservation district special revenue fund available for loans to watershed districts
Section 38-8-54 - District power to receive loans from special revenue fund
Section 38-8-54.1 - Borrowing funds and pledging credit of district authorized
Section 38-8-55 - County contributions to districts-Financial statement filed with county commissioners
Section 38-8-56 - Notice and hearing on county contributions to districts
Section 38-8-57 - Annual report filed with county contributing to district-Publication of report
Section 38-8-58 - Acquisition, administration, improvement, and disposition of property by district
Section 38-8-59 - Exemption from general laws applicable to public property
Section 38-8-60 - Construction, operation and maintenance of structures by district
Section 38-8-61 - District conservation measures on public and private land
Section 38-8-62 - Administration and management of projects-Acceptance of contributions
Section 38-8-63 - Cooperation with and aid to other public agencies or land occupiers in conservation measures
Section 38-8-64 - Assistance to land owners
Section 38-8-65 - Contributions and land-use agreements required as conditions to assistance provided by district
Section 38-8-66 to 38-8-89 - [Repealed]
Section 38-8-90 - Petition for dissolution of district-Number of signers-Public meetings and hearings
Section 38-8-90.1 - Governing board resolution for dissolution of district-Vote at general election
Section 38-8-91 - Frequency of petitions for dissolution of district
Section 38-8-92 - Referendum on petition for dissolution of district-Form of ballot-Right to vote
Section 38-8-93 - Timing of referendum on dissolution of district
Section 38-8-94 - Conduct of election on dissolution of district-Certification of results
Section 38-8-95 - Referendum on dissolution of district valid despite informalities
Section 38-8-96 - Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility of continued operation of district-Majority vote requiring discontinuance
Section 38-8-97 - Termination of district affairs on determination by state commission-Disposition of district property
Section 38-8-98 - Application to secretary of state for certificate of dissolution-Recitals in application-Issuance of certificate
Section 38-8-99 - Ordinances and regulations terminated on dissolution of district-Division substituted as party to contracts-Liens and pending actions