(a) When resolutions proposing creation of a regional wastewater collection and treatment district are passed by the councils or other governing bodies of two (2) or more municipalities, a petition to establish a regional wastewater collection and treatment district may be submitted to the circuit court of a county which contains a significant portion of the proposed district.
(b) The petition shall contain a duly executed resolution from each entity authorizing each entity to be included in the district, provided that, in any unincorporated area, fifty-one percent (51%) of property owners by number shall approve by petition before being included in the district. The petition shall also contain:
(1) An accurate description and a map of the area to be served initially;
(2) A brief statement showing the need for formation of the district and describing the benefits to be received by residents or property owners in the area;
(3) The proposed name of the district;
(4) The proposed location of the principal office of the district; and
(5) A bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 15 - Solid Waste Disposal, Waterworks, And Sewer Improvement Districts
Chapter 250 - Wastewater Treatment Districts
§ 14-250-103. Provisions controlling
§ 14-250-104. Exemption from jurisdiction of Arkansas Public Service Commission
§ 14-250-106. Petition to establish
§ 14-250-107. Review of petition
§ 14-250-108. Hearing on petition — Appeal
§ 14-250-109. Board of directors — Appointment
§ 14-250-110. Board of directors — Proceedings
§ 14-250-112. Expansion of service area
§ 14-250-113. Nonprofit operation