Most viewers look at soils information, aerial photos, assessor's records of land sales and consider the income which may be derived from improving crop productivity. They generally actually view the lands, and most viewers are available to visit the land with the landowner on request, so that the landowner can discuss special features of each parcel. Viewers consider restrictions on usage imposed by federal and state law. Procedural Rights and Appeals. At certain stages, the drainage code requires published notice and notice to the landowners.
All hearings are open to the public.
Interested parties may submit written comment or testimony at appropriate times. The records of the authority are open to the public. Most proceedings are initiated by petitioners. If the petitioners have a lawyer, that lawyer represents the petitioners in their efforts to establish or repair. The lawyers' services are paid by the petitioners, but in most proceedings reasonable attorneys fees may be reimbursed out of assessments if the project is successful, because the petitioners are viewed as performing an economic service to the benefited parcels.