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AZ Rev Stat § 45-1722 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1722 - Exclusive law

45-1722.  Exclusive law The powers conferred by this article shall be in addition to and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law,  general or special. This article shall,  without reference to title 30,  chapter 1 or chapter 1 or 2 of this title,  or to any other law,  general or special,  be deemed full authority for the construction,  acquisition,  reconstruction,  improvement,  operation and maintenance of the projects herein provided for and contracts in connection therewith,  and for the authorization,  issuance and sale of the bonds and notes pursuant to this chapter and without regard to the procedure required by any other such law. Except as otherwise provided in this article,  the provisions of title 30,  chapter 1 and chapter 1 or 2 of this title,  insofar as they relate to the matters herein contained,  are superseded,  it being the legislative intent that this article shall constitute the exclusive law on such matters.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1901 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1901 - Definitions

45-1901.  Definitions In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Active management area"  means an active management area established under chapter 2 of this title. 2. " Authority"  means a county water augmentation authority established under this chapter. 3. " Board"  means the board of directors of the authority. 4. " County"  means the county containing over fifty per cent of the area of the authority. 5. " Operating unit"  means a county,  city,  town,  water company or political subdivision,  this state,  the United States,  an Indian tribe or any other public or private entity with which an authority has a contractual relationship for the acquisition,  delivery,  exchange,  treatment,  storage or recharge of water. 6. " Project"  means a facility necessary or convenient to obtain,  divert,  withdraw,  transport,  exchange,  deliver,  treat or recharge water,  including rights-of-way,  real and personal property,  interests in property and improvements to property that are necessary or appropriate to maintain and operate the facilities. 7. " Water company"  means either a private water company as defined in section 45-402 or an irrigation district that primarily serves municipal water.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1903 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1903 - Contest of formation; appeal

45-1903.  Contest of formation;  appeal Any aggrieved person or entity may contest the formation of an authority under this chapter by filing an action in superior court in the county in which the authority is established within thirty days after the board assumes office under section 45-1921. If more than one such contest is pending,  they shall be consolidated for trial. The court shall try the contest without delay and shall determine whether the authority was properly organized and whether the board was properly appointed in substantial compliance with this article and shall enter judgment accordingly. If an action is not filed within thirty days under this section,  the formation of the authority is presumed to be lawful and conclusive against all persons.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1904 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1904 - Corporate existence

45-1904.  Corporate existence An authority is a corporate and political body that may act in its official corporate name and has all of the rights and immunities of municipal corporations that are granted by the constitution and statutes of this state,  including immunity of its property and bonds from taxation.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1905 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1905 - Dissolution of authority

45-1905.  Dissolution of authority A majority of the board may propose that the authority be dissolved,  but only if all contractual obligations and debts of the authority are satisfied and another governmental entity or entities accept dedication of all authority projects. After a hearing,  the board shall adopt by resolution a plan of termination to be executed within a stated period of time after it is adopted. All property of the authority that is not dedicated to another governmental entity shall be transferred to the board of supervisors of the county in which the authority is established for use in that county. All unexpended and unencumbered monies of the authority shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the fund account established for the active management area pursuant to section 45-615.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1921 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1921 - Board of directors; qualification and organization; compensation

45-1921.  Board of directors;  qualification and organization;  compensation A. The board shall consist of the following members,  except that it shall not include any entity excluded from the authority pursuant to section 45-1902: 1. One member appointed by the board of supervisors of the county in which the authority is established. 2. One member appointed by the governing body of each city or town located entirely within the boundaries of the proposed authority on January 1,  1993. 3. One member appointed by the governing body of each irrigation and drainage district that is organized pursuant to title 48 and that is partially or totally located within the authority's boundaries. 4. One member appointed by the county board of supervisors,  subject to subsection C of this section,  to represent those water companies that deliver Colorado river water to persons who reside within the authority's boundaries. 5. One member appointed by the county board of supervisors,  subject to subsection C of this section,  to represent those water companies that deliver water,  other than Colorado river water,  to persons who reside within the authority's boundaries. 6. Any members appointed pursuant to subsection B of this section. B. The governing body of any city or town established after January 1,  1993,  any special taxing district organized pursuant to title 48 or any federally recognized Indian tribe that is located within the authority's boundaries,  that is an operating unit and that does not appoint a member to the board pursuant to subsection A of this section may appoint a member to the board on petition to the board and approval by a majority of the board. C. Members of the board who are appointed pursuant to subsection A,  paragraphs 4 and 5 of this section serve terms of two years and shall be succeeded by a person representing a qualifying water company other than the one represented by the departing board member,  unless the county board of supervisors unanimously resolves otherwise.  D. Within thirty days after appointment each member of the board shall qualify for office by taking and subscribing the official oath. The official oath shall be filed with the board of directors. E. Each member of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body or official that selected him. A subsequent board member shall qualify within thirty days after receiving notice of his appointment in the same manner as prescribed by this section. F. The board shall select a chairman,  vice-chairman and secretary-treasurer from among the members who shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. G. Board members are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official business under order of the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1922 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1922 - Meetings; notice

45-1922.  Meetings;  notice A. The board shall hold regular meetings every calendar quarter and additional meetings on the call of the chairman or a majority of the members of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall give at least three days' notice of each meeting to each member of the board in addition to the public notices required by law. B. The authority is a public body for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1923 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1923 - Administrative powers and duties; executive director; annual report

45-1923.  Administrative powers and duties;  executive director;  annual report A. The board shall determine its organizational and procedural structure,  adopt,  amend or repeal bylaws,  rules and forms consistent with the requirements of this chapter and prescribe a system of accounts. B. The board may: 1. Manage,  set policy and conduct the business and affairs of the authority. 2. Make and execute all necessary contracts,  including intergovernmental agreements pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3. 3. Sue and be sued. 4. Adopt a seal for the authority to be used to attest to documents. 5. Provide for payment of all debts and appropriate claims against the authority from the appropriate funds. 6. Employ an executive director and such administrative,  legal,  engineering,  accounting,  clerical and other staff as may be necessary and prescribe the duties,  terms and conditions of employment. 7. Retain outside professional services,  including legal counsel. 8. Acquire suitable offices,  furnishings and necessary equipment and supplies. 9. Perform all other acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. C. The board shall prepare and publish an annual report on or before December 1 of each year containing a full and complete account of its transactions and proceedings for the preceding fiscal year and other facts and recommendations deemed to be of public value. This annual report may include and may be combined with the financial report prescribed by section 45-1977. The authority shall make copies of the annual report available to the public on request. D. All employees shall be selected on a nonpartisan basis according to their qualifications. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2221 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2221 - Board of directors; organization; compensation

45-2221.  Board of directors;  organization;  compensation A. The authority shall have a board of directors. Each director appointed pursuant to this section shall have one vote. B. The board consists of persons appointed by the resolutions of the municipal corporations that are authority members and,  if appointed,  the person appointed pursuant to subsection C. Each authority member shall appoint one director to the board. Each director appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve at the pleasure of the authority member that appointed him. Each director appointed pursuant to this subsection may be removed from the board by resolution of the authority member that appointed him. An authority member that removes a director from the board shall appoint another director to the board. C. The supervisors of the county in which the authority is formed may appoint a director to the board from among the members of the board of supervisors. A director appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve a term of one year and shall be succeeded by another person who is a member of the board of supervisors according to the terms of this subsection. The term of the member appointed by the board of supervisors shall begin on January 1 of each year. D. The board shall select a chairperson,  vice-chairperson and secretary-treasurer from among its appointed directors. Officers shall serve at the pleasure of the directors. E. Board members are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official business under order of the board. F. The board members of the authority are public officers for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 8. The employees of the authority are employees for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 8.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2222 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2222 - Meetings; notice

45-2222.  Meetings;  notice A. The board shall hold regular meetings every calendar quarter and additional meetings on the call of the chairperson or a majority of the board members. The secretary-treasurer shall give at least three days' notice of each meeting to each board member in addition to the public notices required by law. B. The authority is a public body for purposes of title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1. C. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. Except as provided in section 45-2205,  all actions taken by the board require a majority vote of the board,  unless the bylaws require a larger number of votes.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-2223 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-2223 - Administrative powers and duties; executive director

45-2223.  Administrative powers and duties;  executive director A. The board shall: 1. Determine its organizational and procedural structure. 2. Adopt,  amend or repeal bylaws,  rules and forms consistent with the requirements of this chapter. 3. Prescribe a system of accounts. 4. Exercise the powers and duties of the authority as prescribed by this chapter. B. The board may: 1. Manage,  set policy and conduct the business and affairs of the authority. 2. Make and execute all necessary contracts,  including intergovernmental agreements pursuant to title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3. 3. Assume,  adopt and ratify contracts transferred to the authority by an authority member. 4. Sue and be sued. 5. Adopt a seal for the authority to be used to attest to documents. 6. Provide for payment of all debts and appropriate claims against the authority from the appropriate funds. 7. Employ an executive director and the administrative,  legal,  engineering,  accounting,  clerical and other staff as may be necessary and prescribe the duties,  terms and conditions of employment. 8. Retain outside professional services including accounting,  engineering,  legal and other consulting services. 9. Acquire suitable offices,  furnishings and necessary equipment and supplies. 10. Perform all other acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. C. All actions taken by the authority under this chapter shall be in accordance with state and federal law and in compliance with the authority's contracts with the United States.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1941 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1941 - Cooperation with governmental entities

45-1941.  Cooperation with governmental entities A. The authority shall cooperate,  coordinate and confer with the director of water resources,  state agencies,  special districts,  authorities and other political subdivisions of this state and the United States with respect to matters within their jurisdiction relating to augmenting the water supplies of the county in which the authority is established and developing state water plans. B. In acquiring,  constructing and operating projects,  the authority,  consistent with the purposes and policies of this chapter,  shall cooperate with established and existing organizations for use of or interconnection with suitable diversion,  withdrawal,  transportation,  delivery,  treatment,  storage or recharge facilities. C. Any operating unit,  or combination of operating units,  may request the authority to exercise its powers and privileges in making any project or proposed project survey or investigation,  or for assistance in initiating or completing any works or projects authorized by this chapter. D. The authority may act as: 1. A bargaining and negotiating agency on the request of an operating unit in transactions and dealings between the various departments of the federal government. 2. A connecting,  intermediate or contracting medium for operating units if,  for united or joint participation,  such a medium is convenient or essential to the receipt,  acceptance or enjoyment by the operating units of any financial proposals,  grants or other benefits made available under any statute or by any entity. 3. A coordinating,  clearing,  administering or supervising instrumentality by and through which operating units may cooperate or unite through or by contracts or agreements in applying or pooling their resources,  functional rights or privileges for common purposes contemplated under this chapter. 4. An entity competent to contract with the United States for the delivery of water,  and to subcontract with its operating units pursuant to such terms as the United States and the board deem advisable,  and to assign or assume such contracts subject to the terms or limitations the United States and the board deem advisable. E. Operating units may enter into contracts,  agreements and arrangements,  including intergovernmental agreements under title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3,  that may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. F. This section shall not be construed to alter any debt limitation of the operating units.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1942 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1942 - Limitation on powers

45-1942.  Limitation on powers This chapter shall not be construed to modify,  alter or change the functions,  powers,  duties,  rights and liabilities prescribed under chapters 1,  2 and 3 of this title. This chapter does not authorize the authority to: 1. Engage in the retail distribution of water within the service area of a city,  town,  water company or irrigation district without the written authorization of the city,  town,  water company or irrigation district. 2. Regulate the acquisition,  use or disposal of water or rights to water except as specifically provided by this chapter or pursuant to contractual agreements that are consistent with this chapter. 3. Sell,  resell,  deliver or distribute electricity or other forms of energy to others. 4. Acquire in its own name surface water contracted to an operating unit or entity represented on the board pursuant to section 45-1921 by a federal agency without that operating unit's or entity's consent. 5. Transport groundwater except as otherwise provided by law. 6. Acquire electrical power and energy that is sold,  offered for sale or otherwise disposed of pursuant to title 30,  chapter 1 or chapter 10 of this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1943 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1943 - Functional powers of board

45-1943.  Functional powers of board The board,  for and in the name of the authority,  may: 1. Acquire in any lawful manner,  except as limited by this chapter,  and sell,  lease,  exchange or otherwise dispose of real and personal property,  easements and rights-of-way that are necessary or required for the uses and purposes of the authority. 2. Construct,  maintain and operate all works and other property acquired and used for any of the projects owned by the authority. 3. Acquire,  hold,  assign or otherwise dispose of credits registered to storage accounts under any provision of chapter 3 of this title. 4. Accept appointment or other authorization and act as agent of any operating unit for purposes of acquiring,  transporting,  delivering,  treating or recharging water pursuant to this chapter. 5. Issue bonds and pledge all or part of its revenue from any source for security and payment of its bonds. 6. Negotiate,  make,  execute,  acknowledge and perform any contract,  agreement or obligation it deems advisable for the interest of the authority or to carry out or accomplish the purposes of this chapter,  including agreements to acquire water supplies,  for water exchanges and for water deliveries. 7. Except as otherwise limited by this chapter,  acquire electricity or other forms of energy necessary to transport water or otherwise operate the projects of the authority. 8. Plan,  coordinate,  construct,  operate,  maintain and dismantle water augmentation projects including treatment,  recharge,  underground storage and recovery and retention projects and,  in conjunction with county flood control districts,  flood control projects for water augmentation purposes. 9. Provide technical or financial assistance to operating units relating to developing water supplies for purposes of the management goals and plans adopted under chapter 2 of this title. 10. Conduct any other activities that are reasonably necessary and related to the powers and duties described by this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1944 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1944 - Planning

45-1944.  Planning In conjunction and cooperation with local governmental entities and the director of water resources,  the authority shall: 1. Within one year of the authority's formation,  develop an initial water resource augmentation plan for the county in which the authority is established to guide the development of water augmentation efforts in that county. 2. Coordinate water conservation efforts to encourage pooling the resources of all operating units in the county in which the authority is established to maximize conservation of the existing water sources in that county.
AZ Rev Stat § 45-1945 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Waters|§ 45-1945 - Acquisition of water

45-1945.  Acquisition of water A. The authority may: 1. Negotiate to acquire in its own name,  or on behalf of an operating unit located within the authority's boundaries,  water and rights to water that may be legally available to augment the water supply of the county in which the authority is established. 2. Sell or exchange any water it acquires in its own name to or with any operating unit within the authority's boundaries under such terms as are necessary to ensure the use of the water in a manner consistent with the water augmentation plan developed under section 45-1944. 3. Sell,  lease,  exchange,  hold,  sever,  transfer or retire water rights. 4. Negotiate and enter into agreements to use existing facilities to transport water to and within the county in which the authority is established. 5. Enter into agreements with operating units by which the authority receives water rights or rights to receive water in exchange for a contractual obligation to develop or provide water for that operating unit. 6. Apply for and hold,  in its own name or on behalf of an operating unit or units,  permits that are required by law to engage in any of the activities described in this chapter. B. The authority shall not by contract obligate or bind itself to take delivery of any water until it develops a means to store or dispose of the water. C. In acquiring,  selling,  leasing,  exchanging,  holding,  severing,  transferring or retiring any water or rights to water,  the authority and its operating units shall comply with any applicable federal or state law,  regulation,  rule,  order,  permit or other requirement applicable to the water or rights to water.