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NV Rev Stat § 539.137 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.137 - Oath of registrants on behalf of entity that is not natural person.

The registrar shall require registrants on behalf of an entity that is not a natural person to take the following oath, in substance: I am over the age of 18 years, and the (position held) of (name of entity), or have been duly authorized in writing to register on behalf of (name of entity); that the entity is organized under or has qualified under the laws of Nevada to transact business therein and is the holder of title or evidence of title to ..... acres of land within the boundaries of the ................ (name of district).  [Part 6:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1927, 309; 1931, 75; 1935, 135; 1931 NCL § 8013] — (NRS A 1991, 1085; 1997, 1307)
NV Rev Stat § 539.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.140 - Persons who may administer registration oath.

  1. The registration oath may be taken before the registrar or field registrars, any member of an election board, or any person authorized by law to administer oaths.  2. All oaths taken before the election board must be preserved by the election board and returned with the ballots.  [Part 6:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1927, 309; 1931, 75; 1935, 135; 1931 NCL § 8013] — (NRS A 1985, 1222; 1993, 2202)
NV Rev Stat § 539.143 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.143 - Designation of registered voters in rosters and lists of registered electors.

In all rosters and lists of registered electors prepared for any election under this chapter, the names of electors who have registered or reregistered for such election shall be distinguished from the names of those who voted at the last preceding district election but who have not so registered or reregistered, by the letter "R" enclosed in parentheses placed before each of the names of the former and the omission thereof in connection with the names of the latter.  [Part 6:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1927, 309; 1931, 75; 1935, 135; 1931 NCL § 8013] — (NRS A 2007, 2625)
NV Rev Stat § 539.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.145 - Appointment of inspectors and clerks; designation of time and place of election.

  1. Before publishing a notice pursuant to NRS 539.125, the board of directors shall appoint three qualified electors to act as inspectors of election in each election precinct, and shall also appoint two clerks of election for each precinct.  2. If the board of directors fails to appoint a board of election or the members appointed do not attend the opening of the polls on the morning of election, the electors of the precinct present at that hour may appoint the board or supply the place of absent members thereof.  3. The board of directors shall, in its order appointing the board of election, designate the hour and the place in each precinct where the election will be held.  [Part 6:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1927, 309; 1931, 75; 1935, 135; 1931 NCL § 8013] — (NRS A 1981, 582)
NV Rev Stat § 539.147 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.147 - Compensation of registrars and election officers.

Registrars and election officers may receive such compensation for their services as the board of directors shall prescribe, not exceeding the amount paid for similar services at general elections.  [Part 7:64:1919; A 1921, 118; NCL § 8014]
NV Rev Stat § 539.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.150 - Election officers: Oath; vacancies.

  1. Before opening the polls each inspector and each clerk must take and subscribe to an oath to perform faithfully the duties imposed upon him or her by law. Any elector of the precinct may administer and certify such oath.  2. Vacancies occurring during the progress of the election may be filled by the remaining inspector or inspectors, and any inspector of election may administer and certify oaths.  [Part 7:64:1919; A 1921, 118; NCL § 8014]
NV Rev Stat § 539.153 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.153 - Applicability of general election laws.

The time of opening and closing the polls, the manner of conducting the election, canvassing and announcing the result, the keeping of the tally list, the making and certifying of the result, and the disposition of the ballots after election shall be the same, as near as may be, as provided for elections under the general election laws of this State.  [Part 7:64:1919; A 1921, 118; NCL § 8014]
NV Rev Stat § 539.155 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.155 - Returns delivered to secretary; canvass by board of directors; declaration of result.

  1. The returns shall be delivered to the secretary of the district. No list, tally paper or returns from any election shall be set aside or rejected for want of form if they can be satisfactorily understood.  2. The board of directors shall meet at its usual place of meeting on or before the sixth working day after an election to canvass the returns, and it shall proceed in the same manner and with like effect, as near as may be, as the board of county commissioners in canvassing the returns of general elections.  3. When the board of directors shall have declared the result, the secretary shall make full entries in the secretary’s record in like manner as is required of the county clerk in general elections.  [Part 7:64:1919; A 1921, 118; NCL § 8014] — (NRS A 2007, 627)
NV Rev Stat § 539.157 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.157 - Declaration of candidates receiving highest number of votes; certificates of election.

  1. The board of directors must declare elected the person or persons having the highest number of votes given for each office.  2. The secretary shall immediately make out and deliver to such person or persons a certificate of election, signed by the secretary and authenticated with the seal of the board.  [Part 7:64:1919; A 1921, 118; NCL § 8014]
NV Rev Stat § 539.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.160 - Directors subject to recall from office.

Every director of an irrigation district organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nevada shall be subject, as provided in NRS 539.160 to 539.187, inclusive, to recall from office by the qualified electors of the irrigation district from which the director was elected.  [1:186:1927; NCL § 8206]
NV Rev Stat § 539.163 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.163 - Petition for recall: Contents; required signatures; filing.

  1. For the purpose of recalling any director of an irrigation district there shall be first filed with the secretary of the irrigation district from which such director was elected a petition signed by qualified electors of such irrigation district equal in number to at least 35 percent of the vote cast at the last preceding election held in and for the district.  2. The petition shall also contain the residence addresses of the signers, and shall set forth in not to exceed 200 words the reason why the recall is demanded.  [2:186:1927; A 1933, 98; 1931 NCL § 8207]
NV Rev Stat § 539.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.165 - Petition for recall: Use of copies; verification.

The petition may consist of any number of copies thereof, identical in form with the original, except for the signatures and addresses of the residences of the signers. Every copy must be verified by at least one of the signers thereof, who shall make oath, before any person authorized by law to administer oaths, that the statements and signatures contained in the petition are true.  [Part 3:186:1927; NCL § 8208] — (NRS A 1985, 1222)
NV Rev Stat § 539.167 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.167 - Petition for recall: Director must hold office 6 months.

No petition for the recall of any director shall be circulated or filed against any such director until the director has actually held his or her office 6 months.  [Part 8:186:1927; NCL § 8213]
NV Rev Stat § 539.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.170 - Special election: Call; when held.

Upon the filing of the petition, the board of directors of the irrigation district shall, not sooner than 10 days nor more than 20 days thereafter, issue a call for a special election to be held within 20 days after the issuance of the call therefor, in the irrigation district electing such director, to determine whether the electors shall recall such director.  [Part 3:186:1927; NCL § 8208]
NV Rev Stat § 539.173 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.173 - Vacancy filled if director resigns; continuance in office if director does not resign.

  1. If the director shall offer his or her resignation within 5 days after the filing of the petition, the resignation shall be accepted, and the vacancy thereby caused shall be filled in the manner provided by law.  2. If the director does not resign, he or she shall continue to perform the duties of the office until the result of the special election is finally declared.  [Part 3:186:1927; NCL § 8208]
NV Rev Stat § 539.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.175 - Removal of signature from recall petition: Procedure.

Any signer of a petition to recall a director of a district may, at any time within 5 days after the filing of the petition with the secretary of the irrigation district, have his or her name stricken from the petition by filing a written request therefor with the secretary of the district. His or her name shall thereupon not be considered as a signer of the petition.  [Part 3:186:1927; NCL § 8208]
NV Rev Stat § 539.177 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.177 - Nominating petitions for successors; filing.

  1. Other candidates for the office may be nominated to be voted for at the special election by petition, which petition shall be signed by qualified electors of the district holding the election, equal in number to 35 percent of the number of votes cast for the director receiving the highest number of votes at the election next preceding.  2. The nominating petition shall be filed with the secretary of the irrigation district at least 15 days prior to the date of the special election.  [9:186:1927; A 1933, 98; 1931 NCL § 8214] + [10:186:1927; NCL § 8215]
NV Rev Stat § 539.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.180 - Recall ballots: Reasons for recall and answer thereto; form of proposal; names of nominees.

  1. Upon the ballot for the election there shall be printed verbatim, as set forth in the recall petition, the reason for demanding the recall of the director, and in not more than 200 words, if furnished by the director, the director’s justification of his or her course in office.  2. If there are no other candidates nominated to be voted for at the special election, there shall be printed on the ballot the name of the director sought to be recalled, the office which he or she holds, and the words "For Recall" and "Against Recall."  3. If there are other candidates nominated for the office to be voted for at the special election, there shall be printed upon the ballot the name of the director sought to be recalled, and the office which he or she holds, and the name or names of such other candidates as may be nominated to be voted for at the special election, and the words "For Recall" and "Against Recall" shall be omitted.  4. In other respects the ballot shall conform with the requirements of the general election laws of this state.  [4:186:1927; NCL § 8209] + [5:186:1927; NCL § 8210]
NV Rev Stat § 539.183 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.183 - Result of recall election: Successor elected or vacancy in office created.

  1. If there are other candidates nominated to be voted for at the special election, the candidate who receives the highest number of votes at the special election shall be deemed elected for the remainder of the term, whether it is the person against whom the recall petition was filed or another.  2. If any director is recalled upon a special election and the other candidates are not nominated to be voted for at the special election, the vacancy thereby created shall be filled in the manner provided by law.  [6:186:1927; NCL § 8211] + [7:186:1927; NCL § 8212]
NV Rev Stat § 539.185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.185 - Subsequent recall proceedings barred during director’s term unless previous election expenses paid by petitioners.

After one recall petition is filed and a special election held, no further recall petition shall be filed against the same director during the term for which he or she was elected, unless such further petitioners shall pay into the district treasury, from which the expenses of the special election have been paid, the whole amount paid out of the district treasury as expenses for the preceding special election.  [Part 8:186:1927; NCL § 8213]
NV Rev Stat § 539.187 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.187 - Applicability of general election laws to recall elections.

The general election laws of this state, so far as applicable, shall apply to all elections held under NRS 539.160 to 539.187, inclusive.  [11:186:1927; NCL § 8216]
NV Rev Stat § 539.188 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.188 - Special election may be held upon unanimous vote of board of directors.

For the purposes of NRS 539.237, 539.240, 539.243, 539.297, 539.380, 539.397, 539.410, 539.417, 539.433, 539.465, 539.545, 539.557, 539.577, 539.587 and 539.690, a special election may be held at any time upon the unanimous vote of the board of directors of an irrigation district.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1081; A 1997, 1307)
NV Rev Stat § 539.189 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.189 - Notice of election for election for issuance of bonds or other securities: Contents.

The notice of election for any election held pursuant to this chapter which includes a proposal for the issuance of any bonds or other securities must, in addition to any other requirements of this chapter, contain an estimate of the annual cost to operate, maintain and repair any buildings, structures or other facilities or improvements to be constructed or acquired with the proceeds of the bonds or other securities.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 1419)
NV Rev Stat § 539.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.190 - General powers of board of directors.

The board of directors may:  1. Do any and every lawful act necessary to be done in order to accomplish the things and purposes described in this chapter, including exercising on behalf of the district the powers that are conferred upon the board of directors of a water conservancy district pursuant to NRS 541.140 and 541.145.  2. Manage and conduct the business and affairs of the district.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55] — (NRS A 1991, 1085)
NV Rev Stat § 539.193 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.193 - Agents and employees: Employment and appointment; duties; compensation.

The board of directors shall have power to employ and appoint such agents, officers and employees, delegates to conventions, or other representatives in the interest of the district as may be required, and prescribe their duties and remunerations.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.195 - Entry upon land to make surveys and locate works.

The board and its agents and employees shall have the right to enter upon any land to make surveys, and may locate the necessary irrigation and other works, and the lines of any canal or canals, and the necessary branches for the same, on any lands which may be deemed best for such location.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.197 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.197 - Contracts.

The board of directors shall have power to make and execute all necessary contracts.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.200 - Contracts of indemnity and guaranty.

The board of directors of any district now or hereafter organized under the provisions of this chapter shall have power to enter into contracts of indemnity and guaranty, in such form as may be approved by the board, relating to or connected with the performance of any contract or agreement which the district shall be empowered to enter into under the provisions of this chapter or any other law of this state.  [10e:64:1919; added 1935, 135; 1931 NCL § 8021.01]
NV Rev Stat § 539.201 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.201 - Purchase of liability insurance.

An irrigation district may purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was an officer of the irrigation district specified in NRS 539.063 or an agent, officer, employee, delegate or representative appointed or employed pursuant to NRS 539.193 for any liability asserted against the person and liability and expenses incurred by the person in his or her capacity or arising out of his or her status as such an agent, officer, employee, delegate or representative of the irrigation district.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 487)
NV Rev Stat § 539.203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.203 - Board of directors authorized to sue and to be sued.

The board is authorized and empowered to institute, maintain and defend, in the name of the district, any and all actions and proceedings, suits at law and in equity.  [11:64:1919; 1919 RL p. 3274; NCL § 8022]
NV Rev Stat § 539.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.205 - Annual report to State Engineer; recommendations of State Engineer.

  1. At least as often as once a year after the approval of the plans, the board of directors shall make a report to the State Engineer of the progress of the work of the district and whether or not the plan formulated under the provisions of this chapter is being successfully carried out, and whether or not in the opinion of the board the funds available will complete the proposed works.  2. Upon receipt of the report by the State Engineer, the State Engineer shall make such suggestions and recommendations to the board of directors as may be necessary to conserve the best interests of the district.  [50:64:1919; 1919 RL p. 3287; NCL § 8067]
NV Rev Stat § 539.207 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.207 - Acquisition of property.

The board of directors shall have the right to acquire, either by purchase, condemnation or other legal means, all lands, rights and other property necessary for the construction, use and supply, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of the works of the district, including canals and works constructed and being constructed by private owners, lands for reservoirs for the storage of water, and all other works and appurtenances, either within or without the State of Nevada.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.210 - Use of proceeds of bonds for acquisition.

In case of purchase of property the bonds of the district provided for in this chapter may be used in payment of not less than 90 percent of their par value and accrued interest.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.213 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.213 - Lease of lands for community pasture.

  1. The board of directors is empowered, without calling an election therefor, to lease, in the name of the district, lands, from the United States Government or any other person or corporation, that are situate within or without the district for use by the water users of the district as a community pasture, under such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe. The board shall collect such fees from the owners of livestock using such pasture as will cover the cost of such lease and operation.  2. In any district whose irrigated acreage is less than 50,000 acres, the leasing of lands for use as community pasture is hereby declared to be a proprietary function of the district. The county assessor of the county in which such lands are located shall assess the leasehold interest of the district in such lands for taxation as other lands so used are assessed, and the district shall pay to the ex officio tax receiver of such county the taxes levied upon the interest so assessed, at the same times as other taxes upon real estate are paid.  3. The board of directors shall apportion the amount of taxes so required to be paid among the several users of the community pasture, and collect from each his or her proportionate share in addition to any other fees charged.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55] — (NRS A 1967, 1125)
NV Rev Stat § 539.215 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.215 - Investigations and representations requisite to acquiring control over governmental lands.

For the purpose of acquiring control over government lands within the district, and of complying with the provisions of c. 319, 39 Stat. 506, approved August 11, 1916, the board shall have power to make such investigation and base thereon such representations and assurances to the Secretary of the Interior as may be requisite.  [Part 10:64:1919; A 1921, 118; 1923, 289; 1925, 203; 1927, 309; 1951, 55]
NV Rev Stat § 539.217 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 539 - Irrigation Districts|NRS 539.217 - Conveyance or donation of lands acquired by district.

  1. Any lands bought by an irrigation district at a sale for the payment of delinquent taxes or lands otherwise acquired by the district which are not required for the purposes of the district may be donated to the State or conveyed to any purchaser upon such terms as the board of directors, by unanimous vote, deems to be in the best interests of the district.  2. If there is an adequate supply of water available for the land upon which no assessment, tax, charge or toll is owed, the board of directors may make any desired disposition of the water right appurtenant to that land.  [10f:64:1919; added 1939, 182; 1931 NCL § 8021.02] — (NRS A 1987, 93)