85-7-1602. Election on joint operations. At any time after March 7, 1959, in the event that it is deemed advisable or desirable for any irrigation districts to operate under the direction of a board of control as herein provided, the boards of commissioners of the districts, after petition requesting the same be received and filed with them, must call an election to put the question before the landowners of the districts which are petitioned to be joined. In the event a majority of the landowners of each district, as provided by 85-7-1710, vote for organizing such board of control, then the commissioners of each district will be authorized and directed to enter into such contract to operate the districts in accordance with the terms of this part as provided by 85-7-1601. The election herein provided shall be conducted in the same manner and the same persons shall be entitled to vote thereat as provided for elections of commissioners of irrigation districts, in accordance with 85-7-1702, 85-7-1710, and 85-7-1712.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 179, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 89-1218(part); amd. Sec. 399, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Irrigation Districts
85-7-1601. Authority for joint operation of districts
85-7-1602. Election on joint operations
85-7-1603. Withdrawal from joint operation
85-7-1604. Validity of joint operations under earlier agreements
85-7-1606. through 85-7-1610 reserved
85-7-1611. Board of control -- composition and vacancies
85-7-1612. Board of control -- powers and duties
85-7-1613. Board of control -- per diem and expenses
85-7-1614. Board of control -- office and records
85-7-1615. Manager of operations
85-7-1616. Required records and audits