Nebraska Statutes 13-2020.01. Imposition of lien for nonpayment of rates and charges; vote required
(1) For purposes of this section, elected official means a mayor or a member of a city council, village board of trustees, or county board.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 13-2020.01
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Agency: shall mean any combination of two or more municipalities or counties acting together under the Interlocal Cooperation Act or the Joint Public Agency Act, a natural resources district acting alone or together with one or more counties and municipalities under either of such acts, any joint entity as defined in section 13-803, or any joint public agency as defined in section 13-2503. See Nebraska Statutes 13-2004
- Council: shall mean the Environmental Quality Council. See Nebraska Statutes 13-2005
- County: shall mean any county in the State of Nebraska. See Nebraska Statutes 13-2006
- Integrated solid waste management: shall mean solid waste management which is focused on planned development of programs and facilities that reduce waste toxicity and volume, recycle marketable materials, and provide for safe disposal of residuals. See Nebraska Statutes 13-2011
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
(2) Beginning August 1, 2008, only elected officials who are members or alternate members of the governing body of a joint entity or joint public agency created pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or the Joint Public Agency Act that provides services under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act are authorized to vote on whether a lien should be imposed on real property for nonpayment of rates and charges under subsection (4) of section 13-2020. Notwithstanding any other requirements for action by the governing body, a vote in favor of imposing such a lien by a majority of the members eligible to vote on whether a lien should be imposed is required to impose such a lien.