Sec. 1.
As used in this act, “water supply and transmission system” means plants, works, instrumentalities and properties used or useful in connection with obtaining a water supply and the treatment thereof, and necessary transmission mains and appurtenances for the distribution of the water to the cities, villages and townships within the territorial limits of the authority. The cities, villages and townships shall continue to own, operate and maintain their own water distribution systems. It is the intent of this act to provide an equitable and reasonable method and means of financing and acquiring a central water supply and transmission system to supply potable water in sufficient quantities to local governmental units for distribution and sale to their own customers and users. The authority shall be limited to acquiring, owning and operating the central water supply and transmission system in the manner authorized by this act, either within or without the corporate limits of the authority.
History: 1957, Act 4, Imd. Eff. Mar. 20, 1957
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 121 - Charter Water Authority
Act 4 of 1957 - Charter Water Authority Act (121.1 - 121.29)
Section 121.1 - Charter Water Authority; Definition; Intent of Act, Limitation on Authority.
Section 121.2 - Incorporating Municipalities; Act as Charter.
Section 121.3 - Referendum on Joinder; Form of Ballot.
Section 121.4 - Referendum; Simultaneous Submission.
Section 121.5 - Referendum; Certificates, Incorporation, Name.
Section 121.6 - Board of Commissioners; Voting Strength, Term.
Section 121.7 - Board of Commissioners; First Meeting, Officers, Employees, Bylaws, Office.
Section 121.8 - Board of Commissioners; Record of Proceedings; Accounts, Audit, Bond.
Section 121.9 - Rates and Charges; Revision; Revenues, Priority.
Section 121.10 - Rates and Charges; Duration of Contract With Governmental Unit.
Section 121.11 - Budget; Submission, Hearing, Adoption.
Section 121.13 - Bonds; Maximum; Authorizing Resolution, Contents.
Section 121.14 - Repealed. 2002, Act 446, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2002.
Section 121.14a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.
Section 121.15 - Bonds; Issuance Subject to Revised Municipal Finance Act.
Section 121.16 - Taxes; Rates; Assessment; Levy; Collection; Subjects.
Section 121.17 - Repealed. 2002, Act 446, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2002.
Section 121.18 - Taxes; Administration Expenses.
Section 121.19 - Taxes; Payment by Constituent Municipality.
Section 121.20 - Contract Payments; Powers of Municipal Legislative Body.
Section 121.21 - Charter Water Authority; Body Corporate; Charter, Powers.
Section 121.22 - Authority; Acquisition of Water Supply and Transmission System, Condemnation.
Section 121.23 - Authority; Change in Municipal Jurisdiction.
Section 121.24 - Authority; Advancements for Administrative Expense.
Section 121.25 - Authority; Contracts for Water to Nonconstituent Municipalities, Duration.
Section 121.26 - Joinder of Municipality After Incorporation of Authority; Procedure.
Section 121.27 - Additional Powers.