A. Petitions for the formation of a district may be signed by either the chairman of the board of supervisors of a county, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of supervisors, or by a number of qualified electors of the county equal to at least one per cent of the votes cast for governor in such county at the last preceding general election.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 48-3704

  • Board: means the board of directors of a multi-county water conservation district. See Arizona Laws 48-3701
  • District: means a multi-county water conservation district organized under the authority of this chapter. See Arizona Laws 48-3701
  • Resolution: means a resolution adopted by the governing body of a city or town, by the board of directors of a private water company that is a corporation, by the general partners of a private water company that is a partnership or by the individual owners of a private water company that is individually owned. See Arizona Laws 48-3701

B. The petitions shall set forth:

1. The name of the proposed district, which shall include the words "water conservation district".

2. A statement to the effect that the public convenience and welfare will be promoted by the establishment of the district.

3. The counties proposed to be included in the district.

C. Such petitions shall be filed with the director of water resources.

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