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NE Code § 46-117 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-117 - Elections; return and canvass of vote.

46-117.  Elections; return and canvass of vote.(1) Elections under the Irrigation District Act, together with the ballots cast thereat, shall be certified by the boards of election for the precincts to the board of directors of the irrigation district within three days after the election or the deadline for casting ballots by mail.(2) No lists, tally paper, or certificate returned from any election shall be set aside or rejected for want of form if it can be satisfactorily understood. The board of directors must meet at its usual place of meeting on the first Monday after each election and canvass the returns. If at the time of meeting the returns from each precinct in the district in which the polls were opened or ballots were mailed have been received, the board of directors must then and there proceed to canvass the returns; but if all the returns have not been received the canvass must be postponed from day to day until all the returns have been received or until six postponements have been had. The canvass must be made in public and by opening the returns and estimating the vote of the district for each person voted for and declaring the result thereof.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 7, p. 275;   R.S.1913, § 3463;   C.S.1922, § 2863;   C.S.1929, § 46-107;   R.S.1943, § 46-117;  Laws 2015, LB561, § 8.
NE Code § 46-118 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-118 - Elections; statement of result entered in board record; certificate of election; vacancies, how filled.

46-118.  Elections; statement of result entered in board record; certificate of election; vacancies, how filled.The secretary of the board of directors must, as soon as the result is declared, enter in the records of such board a statement of such results, which statement must show (1) the whole number of votes cast in the district and in each division of the district; (2) the names of the persons voted for; (3) the office to fill which each person was voted for; (4) the number of votes given in each precinct for each of such persons; and (5) the number of votes given in the district for each of such persons. The board of directors must declare elected the person having the highest number of votes given for each office. The secretary must immediately make out and deliver to such person a certificate of election, signed by him and authenticated with the seal of the board. In case of a vacancy in the office of assessor or treasurer, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the board of directors. In case of a vacancy in the office of a member of the board of directors, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the two remaining members of the board and the district treasurer. An officer appointed as above provided shall hold his office until the next general election of the district and until his successor is elected and qualified.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 8, p. 275;   R.S.1913, § 3464;   Laws 1915, c. 67, § 1, p. 167;   C.S.1922, § 2864;   C.S.1929, § 46-108;   R.S.1943, § 46-118.
NE Code § 46-119 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-119 - Board; organization; officers; bonds; payment of premiums.

46-119.  Board; organization; officers; bonds; payment of premiums.On the first Wednesday following their election, the board of directors shall meet and organize as a board, elect a president from their number and appoint a secretary, treasurer, and assessor. All such offices may be held by one person. When the offices of secretary and treasurer are held by one person he shall give a penal bond in the sum of not less than fifty percent of the general fund levy for the current year, but when the offices of secretary and treasurer are held by separate individuals, then the treasurer shall be required to give bond in the sum of not less than twenty percent of the levy for general fund purposes for the current year. The secretary shall be required to give a penal bond in a sum of not less than thirty percent of the general fund levy for the current year, but the board of directors may increase the amount of either or both of such bonds in such an amount as it may think necessary. All of such bonds shall be approved by the directors of the district; Provided, that the district shall pay the cost of such bonds.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 9, p. 276;   Laws 1909, c. 156, § 1, p. 565;   Laws 1911, c. 158, § 1, p. 524;   R.S.1913, § 3465;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 2, p. 172;   Laws 1917, c. 82, § 1, p. 194;   C.S.1922, § 2865;   Laws 1923, c. 97, § 2, p. 246;   Laws 1927, c. 142, § 1, p. 385;   C.S.1929, § 46-109;   R.S.1943, § 46-119.
NE Code § 46-120 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-120 - Board; general powers and duties.

46-120.  Board; general powers and duties.The board shall have the power and it shall be its duty to manage and conduct the business affairs of the district, make and execute all necessary contracts, employ such agents, officers, and employees as may be required and prescribe their duties, establish equitable bylaws, rules and regulations for the distribution and use of water among the owners of such lands, and generally to perform all such acts as shall be necessary to fully carry out the purposes of sections 46-101 to 46-1,111. The bylaws, rules and regulations shall be printed in convenient form for distribution in the district.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 9, p. 276;   Laws 1909, c. 156, § 1, p. 565;   Laws 1911, c. 158, § 1, p. 524;   R.S.1913, § 3465;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 2, p. 172;   Laws 1917, c. 82, § 1, p. 194;   C.S.1922, § 2865;   Laws 1923, c. 97, § 2, p. 247;   Laws 1927, c. 142, § 1, p. 385;   C.S.1929, § 46-109;   R.S.1943, § 46-120. Annotations  Valid contract made with irrigation company may, as between parties or their successors in interest, be enforced, subject to reasonable regulations, provided rights of other water users are not thereby unlawfully curtailed. Clague v. Tri-State Land Co., 84 Neb. 499, 121 N.W. 570 (1909). Board may purchase or condemn all lands necessary for construction, use, maintenance, repair, and improvement of canals. Andrews v. Lillian Irr. Dist., 66 Neb. 458, 92 N.W. 612 (1902), 97 N.W. 336 (1903). Landowners' causes of action against an irrigation district, seeking declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus relief to establish the district's obligations with respect to pipeline maintenance and delivery of water to lands along the pipeline, accrued when the landowners became members of the district, despite an argument that the district had a continuing obligation under the statute to maintain a means of delivery of water to the landowners' tracts; the landowners' causes of action were all based on the contention that the district had an obligation to maintain the pipeline and that the district had that obligation since inclusion of the landowners' lands into the district at the time the landowners became members of the district, and the landowners did not allege that any policies or obligations of the district had changed since that time. DeLaet v. Blue Creek Irr. Dist., 23 Neb. App. 106, 868 N.W.2d 483 (2015). Right to contract for a supply of water was not limited by 1915 act requiring vote of electors in certain cases. Bridgeport Irr. Dist. v. United States, 40 F.2d 827 (8th Cir. 1930). Contract with irrigation district whereby United States managed and operated system, did not deprive district of right to determine amount of taxes to be levied. New York Trust Co. v. Farmers' Irr. District, 280 F. 785 (8th Cir. 1922).
NE Code § 46-120.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-120.01 - Board; obligate lands; emergency repairs and replacement; limitation.

46-120.01.  Board; obligate lands; emergency repairs and replacement; limitation.The board of directors of an irrigation district shall not obligate the lands of the district except for emergency and unforeseen damage, repairs, and replacement, in excess of five dollars per acre for districts irrigating more than sixty thousand acres per year without submitting the question to the electors of the district as defined in section 46-102. The election on such question shall be conducted in the same manner as other elections held under the provisions of Chapter 46, article 1.Source  Laws 1967, c. 277, § 1, p. 746.
NE Code § 46-121 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-121 - Annual meeting of water users; petition.

46-121.  Annual meeting of water users; petition.Upon petition signed by ten percent of the water users of any irrigation district and lodged with the president of such district or with any other officer during the absence or disability of the president for any cause, the president or other officer of such district shall call an annual meeting of the water users of the district upon notice given in the usual manner for elections therein, where reports of the manager, secretary, and board of directors shall be made and the general policies of the irrigation district shall be discussed.Source   Laws 1923, c. 97, § 2, p. 247;   Laws 1927, c. 142, § 1, p. 386;   C.S.1929, § 46-109;   R.S.1943, § 46-121.
NE Code § 46-123 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-123 - Right of eminent domain in others; preserved.

46-123.  Right of eminent domain in others; preserved.Sections 46-119 to 46-122 shall not be construed to deprive any person, persons, company or corporation entitled thereto, to exercise the right of eminent domain.Source   Laws 1909, c. 156, § 1, p. 566;   Laws 1911, c. 158, § 1, p. 526;   R.S.1913, § 3465;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 2, p. 173;   Laws 1917, c. 82, § 1, p. 195;   C.S.1922, § 2865;   Laws 1923, c. 97, § 2, p. 248;   Laws 1927, c. 142, § 1, p. 386;   C.S.1929, § 46-109;   R.S.1943, § 46-123. Cross References  For eminent domain proceedings, see sections 76-701 to 76-724.
NE Code § 46-124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-124 - Board of directors; meetings; quorum; open records.

46-124.  Board of directors; meetings; quorum; open records.The board of directors shall hold regular meetings in its office each month and such special meetings as may be required for the proper transaction of business. All special meetings shall be ordered by the president of the board. The order must be entered of record and notice thereof must be given to each member. The order must specify the business to be transacted, and no other than that specified shall be transacted at such special meeting. All meetings of the board must be publicized. Two members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and upon all questions requiring a vote there shall be a concurrence of at least two members. All records of the board must be open to the inspection of any elector during business hours, and the board shall cause to be published at the close of each regular or special meeting a brief statement of the proceedings thereof in one newspaper in general circulation in the district, if the same can be done at an expense not exceeding one-third of the legal rate for advertising notices.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 10, p. 276;   Laws 1903, c. 121, § 1, p. 618;   Laws 1905, c. 166, § 1, p. 650;   Laws 1909, c. 157, § 1, p. 567;   Laws 1911, c. 159, § 1, p. 527;   Laws 1913, c. 226, § 1, p. 656;   R.S.1913, § 3466;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 3, p. 173;   C.S.1922, § 2866;   C.S.1929, § 46-110;   R.S.1943, § 46-124;   Laws 1975, LB 578, § 1.  Cross References  Legal rate for advertising notices, see section 33-141.
NE Code § 46-124.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-124.01 - District; budget; public inspection.

46-124.01.  District; budget; public inspection.An irrigation district organized under sections 46-101 to 46-128 shall maintain a current copy of its annual budget at its principal office for public inspection during business hours.Source  Laws 1989, LB 502, § 2.
NE Code § 46-125 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-125 - Surveys; acquisition of property; eminent domain; procedure; construction; powers of board.

46-125.  Surveys; acquisition of property; eminent domain; procedure; construction; powers of board.The board, its agents, and employees shall have the right to enter upon any land within the district to make surveys, and may locate the line of any canal or canals and the necessary branches of such location. The board shall have the right to acquire, either by purchase or condemnation, all lands and waters and other property necessary for the construction, use, maintenance, repair, and improvement of any canal, canals, power plants of any kind or nature, and lands for reservoirs for the storage of water and all necessary appurtenances. The board shall have the right to acquire by purchase or condemnation any irrigation works, power plant, ditches, canals, or reservoirs already constructed for the use of the district. The procedure to condemn property shall be exercised in the manner set forth in sections 76-704 to 76-724. In case of purchase, the bonds of the district hereinafter provided for may be used at their par value in payment. The board may also construct the necessary dams, reservoirs, and works for the collection of water for the district, and do any lawful act necessary to be done that sufficient water may be furnished to each landowner in the district for irrigation purposes.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 10, p. 277;   Laws 1903, c. 121, § 1, p. 619;   Laws 1905, c. 166, § 1, p. 651;   Laws 1909, c. 157, § 1, p. 567;   Laws 1911, c. 159, § 1, p. 528;   Laws 1913, c. 226, § 1, p. 657;   R.S.1913, § 3466;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 3, p. 174;   C.S.1922, § 2866;   C.S.1929, § 46-110;   R.S.1943, § 46-125;   Laws 1951, c. 101, § 89, p. 485.  Cross References  For construction requirements and exclusions, see Safety of Dams and Reservoirs Act, see section 46-1601 et seq.Annotations  Irrigation district may acquire fee simple title under eminent domain. Burnett v. Central Neb. P. P. & I. Dist., 147 Neb. 458, 23 N.W.2d 661 (1946). Mandamus is proper to compel district directors to provide landowners just share of water and supervise distribution. State ex rel. Clarke v. Gering Irr. Dist., 109 Neb. 642, 192 N.W. 212 (1923). Board may acquire by purchase or condemnation all lands necessary for construction, use, maintenance, repair and improvement of its canals. Andrews v. Lillian Irr. Dist., 66 Neb. 458, 92 N.W. 612 (1902), 97 N.W. 336 (1903).
NE Code § 46-126 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-126 - Contracts with United States authorized; bonds; issuance; tax levy.

46-126.  Contracts with United States authorized; bonds; issuance; tax levy.The board may enter into any obligation or contract with the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the necessary works for the delivery and distribution of water therefrom under the provisions of the federal Reclamation Act, and all acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, and the rules and regulations established thereunder; or the board may contract with the United States for a water supply under any Act of Congress providing for or permitting such contract, and in case contract be made with the United States as herein provided, bonds of the district may be deposited with the United States at ninety percent of their par value, to the amount to be paid by the district to the United States under any such contract, the interest on such bonds to be provided for by assessment and levy as in the case of other bonds of the district, and regularly paid to the United States to be applied as provided in such contract, and if bonds of the district are not so deposited it shall be the duty of the board of directors to include as part of any levy, assessment, or toll provided for in sections 46-134, 46-135, 46-152, and 46-1,137, an amount sufficient to meet each year all payments accruing under the terms of any such contract. If contract is made with the United States as in this section provided and bonds are not to be deposited with the United States in connection with such contract, bonds need not be issued, or, if required to raise funds in addition to the amount of such contract, shall be issued only in the amount needed in addition thereto.Source   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 3, p. 174;   C.S.1922, § 2866;   C.S.1929, § 46-110;   R.S.1943, § 46-126;   Laws 1967, c. 280, § 1, p. 757.  Annotations  The power of an irrigation district to enter into a contract with the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the necessary works for the delivery and distribution of water was not limited by a requirement that the contract be approved by the voters of the district. Twin Loups Reclamation & Irr. District v. Blessing, 202 Neb. 513, 276 N.W.2d 185 (1979). Board of directors of district may contract with the United States for delivery and distribution of water under the Federal Reclamation Act. Frenchman Valley Irr. Dist. v. Smith, 167 Neb. 78, 91 N.W.2d 415 (1958). Purpose of law is to authorize irrigation districts to contract with the United States for the construction, maintenance, and operation of works to carry to and distribute water on lands of district. Livanis v. Northport Irr. Dist., 121 Neb. 777, 238 N.W. 757 (1931). Board of directors was authorized to contract with the United States for a supply of water without authorization by the voters of the district. Bridgeport Irr. Dist. v. United States, 40 F.2d 827 (8th Cir. 1930).
NE Code § 46-127 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-127 - District as fiscal agent of the United States; authority.

46-127.  District as fiscal agent of the United States; authority.The board may accept on behalf of the district, appointment of the district as fiscal agent of the United States, or authorization of the district by the United States to make collections of money for and on behalf of the United States in connection with any federal reclamation project, whereupon the district shall be authorized to so act and to assume the duties and liabilities incident to such action, and the board shall have full power to do any and all things required by the federal statutes in connection therewith, and all things required by the rules and regulations established by any department of the federal government in regard thereto.Source   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 3, p. 175;   C.S.1922, § 2866;   C.S.1929, § 46-110;   R.S.1943, § 46-127.
NE Code § 46-128 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-128 - Irrigation; declared a public use.

46-128.  Irrigation; declared a public use.The use of all water required for the irrigation of lands of any district formed under the provisions of sections 46-101 to 46-128, together with canals and ditches already constructed, the rights-of-way for canals and ditches, sites for reservoirs and pumping plants, and all other property required in fully carrying out the provisions of sections 46-101 to 46-1,111, is hereby declared to be a public use, subject to the regulation and control of the state in the manner prescribed by law.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 10, p. 277;   Laws 1903, c. 121, § 1, p. 619;   Laws 1905, c. 166, § 1, p. 651;   Laws 1909, c. 157, § 1, p. 568;   Laws 1911, c. 159, § 1, p. 528;   Laws 1913, c. 226, § 1, p. 657;   R.S.1913, § 3466;   Laws 1915, c. 69, § 3, p. 175;   C.S.1922, § 2866;   C.S.1929, § 46-110;   R.S.1943, § 46-128. Annotations This section does no more than provide that land necessarily taken to benefit an irrigation district is taken for a public use, and whether the use for which property is taken is public or private in nature is a judicial question, not a legislative one. Chimney Rock Irr. Dist. v. Fawcus Springs Irr. Dist., 218 Neb. 777, 359 N.W.2d 100 (1984).
NE Code § 46-130 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-130 - Board of directors; acquisition of property; corporate powers.

46-130.  Board of directors; acquisition of property; corporate powers.The board is hereby authorized and empowered to take conveyances or other assurances for all property acquired by it under the provisions of sections 46-101 to 46-1,111, in the name of such irrigation district, to and for the uses and purposes herein expressed, and to institute and maintain any and all actions and proceedings, suits at law or in equity, necessary or proper in order to fully carry out the provisions of said sections, or to enforce, maintain, protect or preserve any and all rights, privileges, and immunities created by said sections, or acquired in pursuance thereof. In all courts, actions, suits or proceedings, the board may sue, appear and defend, in person or by attorneys, and in the name of such irrigation district.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 12, p. 278;   R.S.1913, § 3468;   C.S.1922, § 2868;   C.S.1929, § 46-112;   R.S.1943, § 46-130. Annotations Persons dealing with officers and agents of public corporation are required to act with reference to authority, limitations, and restrictions imposed by legislation authorizing organization and government thereof. Lincoln & Dawson County Irr. Dist. v. McNeal, 60 Neb. 613, 83 N.W. 847 (1900).
NE Code § 46-132 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-132 - Assessments; equalization; notice.

46-132.  Assessments; equalization; notice.On or before May 15 in each year the assessor must complete his assessment book and deliver it to the secretary of the board, who must immediately give notice thereof, and of the time the board of directors acting as a board of equalization will meet to equalize assessments, by publication in a newspaper published in each of the counties comprising the district. The time fixed for the meeting shall not be less than ten or more than twenty days from the first publication of the notice; and in the meantime the assessment books must remain in the office of the secretary for the inspection of all persons interested.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 17, p. 282;   Laws 1897, c. 86, § 3, p. 362;   R.S.1913, § 3473;   C.S.1922, § 2873;   C.S.1929, § 46-118;   R.S.1943, § 46-132.
NE Code § 46-133 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 46 - Irrigation and Regulation of Water|46-133 - Assessments; equalization; hearings; valuation; appeal; procedure.

46-133.  Assessments; equalization; hearings; valuation; appeal; procedure.Upon the day specified in the notice required by section 46-132 for the meeting of the board of directors which is hereby constituted a board of equalization for that purpose, it shall meet and continue in session from day to day, as long as may be necessary, not to exceed six days, exclusive of Sundays, to hear and determine such objections to the valuation and assessment as may come before it; and the board may change the valuation as may be just, but shall not raise the valuation of any land as assessed by the assessor without giving the owner of such land due notice to appear and show cause why such valuation should not be raised. The secretary of the board shall be present during its session and note the changes made in the valuation of property, and in the names of the persons whose property is assessed; and within ten days after the close of the session he or she shall have the total values, as finally equalized by the board, extended into columns and added. Appeals may be taken from any action of the irrigation board of equalization to the district court.Source   Laws 1895, c. 70, § 18, p. 282;   R.S.1913, § 3474;   C.S.1922, § 2874;   Laws 1929, c. 134, § 1, p. 487;   C.S.1929, § 46-119;   Laws 1931, c. 90, § 1, p. 251;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 46-119;   R.S.1943, § 46-133;   Laws 1995, LB 490, § 25;   Laws 1997, LB 397, § 3.