Kansas Statutes
Article 23 - Lower Smoky Hill Water Supply Access Program
82a-2319 Same; special irrigation district; governing board; authorities; duties.

82a-2319. Same; special irrigation district; governing board; authorities; duties. (a) There shall be created a governing board of the special irrigation district. Such governing board shall have the authority to:
(1) Purchase, allocate, determine, charge fees and assessments for and allow the use, for the benefit of members of the special irrigation district, of water supply access storage;
(2) contract for real and personal, property;
(3) contract with employees and consultants; and
(4) buy, sell, lease, rent and purchase water supply access storage pursuant to the provisions of this act.
(b) The governing board of the special irrigation district shall:
(1) Designate one or more members, as described in the articles of incorporation of the lower smoky hill water supply access district, to serve on the governing board of the lower smoky hill water supply access district. Such member shall speak for the special irrigation district on matters before the directors of the lower smoky hill water supply access district;
(2) provide for a fee structure sufficient to pay for such water supply access storage and any additional costs as determined by the special irrigation district and set a fee schedule for all members of the special irrigation district; and
(3) create an agreement to be entered into with each person who desires to become a member of the special irrigation district, with the requirements for membership, duties, payment obligations, provisions for withdrawal or transfer of any single membership and any other matters as the governing board of the special irrigation district may deem necessary and prudent.
(c) In the event of extraordinary, special or emergency costs associated with membership in the district or special irrigation district, the governing board may assess additional costs to such members at a rate to be determined by the board, in any year. Notice of such assessment shall be provided to members by first class mail, postage prepaid by the special irrigation district.
History: L. 2011, ch. 89, § 19; July 1.

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