If no petition requiring an election is filed or if three-fifths (3/5) of those voting in the election provided in Section 51-39-9 vote in favor of the creation of the district, the governing body shall adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the creation of the district.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 51 - Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control
Chapter 39 - Storm Water Management Districts
§ 51-39-3. Legislative findings and declarations
§ 51-39-9. Publication of resolution; referendum on creation of district upon filing of protest
§ 51-39-11. Adoption of resolution or ordinance authorizing district
§ 51-39-15. Appeal of resolution or ordinance
§ 51-39-23. Board authorized to contract with members to provide support services
§ 51-39-25. Rights and powers of district
§ 51-39-29. Power of eminent domain
§ 51-39-33. Storm water management plan
§ 51-39-35. Authority of public agencies to assist in attaining objectives of this chapter
§ 51-39-37. Property and revenue of district exempt from taxation
§ 51-39-39. Filing of financial reports
§ 51-39-41. District not authorized to deny access to system to person holding appropriate permits
§ 51-39-43. Chapter constitutes full and complete authority for creation of district