Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Watershed Conservancy Districts.
Section 9-8-57 - Referendum Upon Creation of District - Contents of Ballot; Qualifications of Voters; Voting Procedure.

The question to be voted on shall be submitted by ballots upon which appear the words:
"For creation of _____ Watershed Conservancy District"
"Against creation of _____ Watershed Conservancy District"
A square shall follow each proposition. The ballot shall also contain a direction to insert an "X" mark in the square following one or the other of the propositions as the voter may favor or oppose creation of the district. The ballot shall set forth the boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the board of supervisors. Only owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the territory, as determined by the board, shall be eligible to vote in the referendum. Qualified voters may vote by absentee ballot in such referendum under rules and regulations prescribed by the board of supervisors.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.

Chapter 8 - Soil and Water Conservation Generally.

Article 3 - Watershed Conservancy Districts.

Section 9-8-50 - Definitions.

Section 9-8-51 - Creation Authorized.

Section 9-8-52 - Lands Which May Be Embraced in Districts.

Section 9-8-53 - Petition for Formation of District - Generally.

Section 9-8-54 - Petition for Formation of District - Where Proposed District Lies in More Than One Soil and Water Conservation District.

Section 9-8-55 - Hearing Upon Petition; Denial or Approval of Petition.

Section 9-8-56 - Referendum Upon Creation of District - Notice of Referendum; Appointment of Polling Superintendent, Etc.

Section 9-8-57 - Referendum Upon Creation of District - Contents of Ballot; Qualifications of Voters; Voting Procedure.

Section 9-8-58 - Referendum Upon Creation of District - Counting, etc., of Votes; Certification, Recordation and Filing of Results.

Section 9-8-59 - Board of Directors - Composition; Qualifications, Election and Terms of Office of Members; Vacancies; Officers; Quorum; Prior Elections, etc., Ratified, Etc.

Section 9-8-60 - Board of Directors - Compensation.

Section 9-8-61 - Board of Directors - Powers and Duties Generally.

Section 9-8-62 - Issuance of Bonds.

Section 9-8-63 - Addition of Lands to Districts.

Section 9-8-64 - Detachment of Lands From Districts.

Section 9-8-65 - Discontinuance.

Section 9-8-66 - Supervision of District When Soil and Water Conservation District Discontinued.

Section 9-8-67 - Exemption From Taxation.