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NE Code § 18-2402 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2402 - Legislative declarations.

18-2402.  Legislative declarations.The Legislature hereby finds and declares (1) that cooperative action by municipalities of this state in the fields of the supplying, treatment, and distribution of water, the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power and energy, and the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewerage and solid waste is in the public interest; (2) that there is a need in order to insure the stability and continued viability of such systems to provide for a means by which municipalities may cooperate with one another in the financing, acquisition, and operation of such facilities and interests therein and rights thereto in all ways possible; (3) that the creation of agencies through which the municipalities of this state may act cooperatively is in the best interest of this state and the inhabitants thereof and is for a public use and public purpose; and (4) that the necessity in the public interest for the provisions included in the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act is declared as a matter of legislative determination. It is further declared that the intent of the act is to replace competition between participating municipalities in connection with the projects described in the act by allowing such municipalities to combine and cooperate in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, financing, and all other functions authorized by the act with respect to such projects.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 2;   Laws 1984, LB 686, § 1;  Laws 2021, LB163, § 160.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021
NE Code § 18-2403 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2403 - Definitions, sections found.

18-2403.  Definitions, sections found.For purposes of sections 18-2401 to 18-2485, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 18-2404 to 18-2418 shall be used.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 3.
NE Code § 18-2404 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2404 - Act, defined.

18-2404.  Act, defined.Act shall mean the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 4.
NE Code § 18-2405 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2405 - Agency, defined.

18-2405.  Agency, defined.Agency shall mean any of the public corporations created pursuant to sections 18-2401 to 18-2485.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 5.
NE Code § 18-2406 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2406 - Board, defined.

18-2406.  Board, defined.Board shall mean the board of directors of an agency.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 6.
NE Code § 18-2407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2407 - Bonds, defined.

18-2407.  Bonds, defined.Bonds shall mean any bonds, interim certificates, notes, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness of an agency.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 7.
NE Code § 18-2408 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2408 - Director, defined.

18-2408.  Director, defined.Director shall mean a member of a board and shall include an alternate. The alternate shall be appointed in the same manner as the director and shall serve and exercise all powers of a director in the absence of the director for whom he or she is the alternate.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 8;   Laws 1987, LB 324, § 1.
NE Code § 18-2409 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2409 - Governing body, defined.

18-2409.  Governing body, defined.Governing body shall mean the city council in the case of a city, the village board of trustees in the case of a village, the equivalent body in the case of a municipality incorporated under the laws of another state, and the board in the case of an agency primarily comprised of municipalities.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 9;   Laws 1987, LB 324, § 2;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 1;  Laws 2021, LB163, § 161.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021
NE Code § 18-2410 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2410 - Municipality, defined.

18-2410.  Municipality, defined.Municipality shall mean (1) any city or village incorporated under the laws of this state, any equivalent entity incorporated under the laws of another state, or any separate municipal utility which has autonomous control and was established by such a city, village, or equivalent entity or by the citizens thereof for the purpose of providing electric energy for such municipality, (2) any public entity organized under Chapter 70, article 6, and incorporated under the laws of this state for the sole purpose of providing wholesale electric energy to a single municipality which is incorporated under the laws of this state, or (3) any agency primarily comprised of municipalities.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 10;   Laws 1987, LB 324, § 3;  Laws 2003, LB 165, § 7;  Laws 2007, LB199, § 1;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 2.
NE Code § 18-2411 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2411 - Participating municipality, defined.

18-2411.  Participating municipality, defined.Participating municipality shall mean with respect to an agency, any one of the municipalities which is entitled to appoint a director or directors of such agency pursuant to sections 18-2401 to 18-2485.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 11.
NE Code § 18-2412 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2412 - Person, defined.

18-2412.  Person, defined.Person shall mean a natural person, public authority, private corporation, association, firm, partnership, limited liability company, or business trust of any nature whatsoever organized and existing under the laws of this state or of the United States or any other state thereof.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 12;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 144.
NE Code § 18-2413 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2413 - Power project, defined.

18-2413.  Power project, defined.Power project shall mean any plant, works, system, facilities, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, used or useful in the generation, production, transmission, conservation, transformation, distribution, purchase, sale, exchange, or interchange of electric power and energy, or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof, any energy conservation system or device for reducing the energy demands or any interest therein, and the acquisition of energy sources or fuel of any kind, for any such purposes, including, without limitation, facilities for the acquisition, transformation, collection, utilization, and disposition of nuclear fuel or solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, or wind energy and the acquisition or construction and operation of facilities for extracting fuel including agricultural ethyl alcohol from natural deposits or agricultural products, for converting it for use in another form, for burning it in place, or for transportation and storage.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 13;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 3.
NE Code § 18-2414 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2414 - Project, defined.

18-2414.  Project, defined.Project shall mean any power project, sewerage project, solid waste disposal project, waterworks project, or any combination of two or more thereof or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof. Project does not include the construction, maintenance, or remodeling of an agency's headquarters office building or any other improvements thereto.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 14;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 4.
NE Code § 18-2415 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2415 - Public authority, defined.

18-2415.  Public authority, defined.Public authority shall mean the state, any county, any municipality or other municipal corporation, political subdivision, governmental unit, or public corporation created by or pursuant to the laws of this state, of another state, or of the United States, and any state or the United States, and any person, board, commission, district, authority, instrumentality, subdivision, or other body of any of the foregoing.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 15.
NE Code § 18-2416 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2416 - Sewerage project, defined.

18-2416.  Sewerage project, defined.Sewerage project shall mean any plant, works, system, facilities, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts and appurtenances thereto, or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof, used or useful in the removal, discharge, conduction, collection, carrying, treatment, recycling, purification, or disposal of gaseous, liquid, or solid sewage and wastes.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 16.
NE Code § 18-2417 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2417 - Solid waste disposal project, defined.

18-2417.  Solid waste disposal project, defined.Solid waste disposal project shall mean any plant, works, systems, facilities, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof, used or useful in the collection, transporting, conveying, treatment, transformation, or disposal of solid wastes.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 17.
NE Code § 18-2418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2418 - Waterworks project, defined.

18-2418.  Waterworks project, defined.Waterworks project shall mean any plant, works, system, facilities, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof, used or useful in the supplying, transporting, conveying, collection, distribution, storing, purification, or treatment of water.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 18.
NE Code § 18-2419 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2419 - Creation of agencies; authorized.

18-2419.  Creation of agencies; authorized.Any combination of two or more municipalities of this state is hereby granted power and authority to create one or more agencies to exercise the powers and authority prescribed by sections 18-2401 to 18-2485.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 19.
NE Code § 18-2420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2420 - Creation of agency; procedure; board of directors; appointment; qualifications; powers.

18-2420.  Creation of agency; procedure; board of directors; appointment; qualifications; powers.The governing body of each of the municipalities participating in the creation of such agency shall by appropriate action by ordinance or resolution determine that there is a need for such agency and set forth the names of the proposed participating municipalities of the agency. Such an action may be taken by a municipality's governing body on its own motion upon determining, in its discretion, that a need exists for an agency. In determining whether such a need exists, a governing body may take into consideration the present and future needs of the municipality with respect to the commodities and services which an agency may provide, the adequacy and suitability of the supplies of such commodities and services to meet such needs, and economic or other advantages or efficiencies which may be realized by cooperative action through an agency. Upon the adoption of an ordinance or passage of a resolution as provided in this section, the mayor, in the case of a city, the chairperson of the board of trustees, in the case of a village, or the chairperson of the governing body, of each of the proposed participating municipalities, with the approval of the respective governing body, shall appoint a director. The qualifications for appointment as a director shall be as determined by the board in its bylaws. The directors shall constitute the board in which shall be vested all powers of the agency.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 20;  Laws 2007, LB199, § 2;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 5.
NE Code § 18-2421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2421 - Projects other than power projects; sections applicable.

18-2421.  Projects other than power projects; sections applicable.If the agency does not intend to engage in the operation of power projects or the generation or supply of electric energy, sections 18-2422 to 18-2425 shall apply.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 21.
NE Code § 18-2422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2422 - Projects other than power projects; directors; file certificate; contents.

18-2422.  Projects other than power projects; directors; file certificate; contents.The directors shall file with the Secretary of State a certificate signed by them setting forth (1) the names of all the proposed participating municipalities, (2) the name and residence of each of the directors so far as known to them, (3) a certified copy of each of the ordinances or resolutions of the participating municipalities determining the need for such an agency, (4) a certified copy of the proceedings of each municipality evidencing the director's right to office, and (5) the name of the agency. The certificate shall be subscribed and sworn to by such directors before an officer or officers authorized by the laws of the state to administer and certify oaths.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 22;  Laws 2007, LB199, § 3.
NE Code § 18-2423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2423 - Projects other than power projects; certificate of incorporation; issuance; Secretary of State; duties.

18-2423.  Projects other than power projects; certificate of incorporation; issuance; Secretary of State; duties.The Secretary of State shall examine the certificate and, if he or she finds that the name proposed for the agency is not identical with that of any other corporation or public authority of this state, or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, and that such certificate conforms to the requirements of sections 18-2419 to 18-2424, the Secretary of State shall record it and issue and record a certificate of incorporation. The certificate shall state the name of the agency, the fact and date of incorporation, and the names of the participating municipalities. Upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation, the existence of the agency as a public body corporate and politic of this state shall commence. Notice of the issuance of such certificate shall be given to all of the proposed participating municipalities by the Secretary of State. If a director of any such municipality has not signed the certificate to the Secretary of State and such municipality does not notify the Secretary of State of the appointment of a director within thirty days after receipt of notice of the issuance of a certificate of incorporation, such municipality shall be deemed to have elected not to be a participating municipality. As soon as practicable after the expiration of such thirty-day period, the Secretary of State shall issue an amended certificate of incorporation, if necessary, setting forth the names of those municipalities which have elected to become participating municipalities. The failure of any proposed municipality to become a participating municipality shall not affect the validity of the corporate existence of the agency.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 23.
NE Code § 18-2424 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2424 - Projects other than power projects; certificate of incorporation; proof of agency's establishment.

18-2424.  Projects other than power projects; certificate of incorporation; proof of agency's establishment.In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract of the agency, the agency shall be conclusively deemed to have been established, except as against the state, in accordance with sections 18-2401 to 18-2485 upon proof of the issuance of the certificate of incorporation by the Secretary of State. A copy of such certificate, duly certified by the Secretary of State, shall be admissible in evidence in any such suit, action, or proceeding and shall be conclusive proof of the filing and contents thereof.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 24.
NE Code § 18-2425 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2425 - Projects other than power projects; participation of additional municipalities; procedure.

18-2425.  Projects other than power projects; participation of additional municipalities; procedure.After the creation of an agency, any other municipality may become a participating municipality therein upon (1) application to such agency, (2) the adoption of an ordinance or passage of a resolution by the governing body of the municipality setting forth the determination prescribed in section 18-2420 and authorizing such municipality to become a participating municipality, and (3) at least a majority vote of the directors, except that an agency's bylaws may require a greater percentage of approval for such authorization. Thereupon such municipality shall become a participating municipality entitled to appoint a director or directors of such agency in the manner prescribed by section 18-2420 and to otherwise participate in such agency to the same extent as if such municipality had participated in the creation of the agency. Upon the filing with the Secretary of State of certified copies of the ordinances and resolutions described in this section, the Secretary of State shall issue an amended certificate of incorporation setting forth the names of the participating municipalities.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 25;  Laws 2007, LB199, § 4.
NE Code § 18-2426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2426 - Power projects; sections applicable.

18-2426.  Power projects; sections applicable.If the agency intends to engage in the operation of power projects, or the generation or supply of electric energy, the provisions of sections 18-2426 to 18-2434 shall apply.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 26.
NE Code § 18-2427 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2427 - Power projects; creation of agency; petition; contents.

18-2427.  Power projects; creation of agency; petition; contents.Upon adoption of ordinances or resolutions in accordance with section 18-2420, a petition shall be addressed to the Nebraska Power Review Board stating that it is the intent and purpose to create an agency pursuant to sections 18-2426 to 18-2434, subject to approval by the Nebraska Power Review Board. The petition shall state the name of the proposed agency, the names of the proposed participating municipalities, the name of each of the directors so far as known, a certified copy of each of the ordinances or resolutions of the participating municipalities determining the need for such an agency, a certified copy of the proceedings of each municipality evidencing the director's right to office, a general description of the operation in which the agency intends to engage, and the location and method of operation of the proposed plants and systems of the agency.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 27;   Laws 1981, LB 181, § 57;  Laws 2003, LB 165, § 8;  Laws 2007, LB199, § 5;  Laws 2020, LB858, § 6.
NE Code § 18-2428 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2428 - Power projects; agency organization; conflict with certain entities; limitations.

18-2428.  Power projects; agency organization; conflict with certain entities; limitations.Nothing in sections 18-2401 to 18-2485 shall be construed to prevent the organization of an agency whose participating municipalities operate within, or partly within, the territorial boundaries of a district or corporation organized under the provisions of Chapter 70, article 6, 7, or 8, so long as the plants, systems, and works, the operation of the same, the exercise of powers, and the assumption of duties and responsibilities of, or on the part of, such agency do not nullify, conflict with, or materially affect those of a district or corporation organized under the provisions of Chapter 70, article 6, 7, or 8.Source  Laws 1981, LB 132, § 28.
NE Code § 18-2430 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2430 - Power projects; petition; approval procedure.

18-2430.  Power projects; petition; approval procedure.If the Nebraska Power Review Board determines that the statements in the petition filed pursuant to section 18-2427 are true and conform to public convenience and welfare and, so long as the plants, systems, and works, the operation of the same, the exercise of powers, and the assumption of duties and responsibilities of, or on the part of, such agency, do not nullify, conflict with, or materially affect those of a district or corporation organized under the provisions of Chapter 70, article 6 or 8 or the Electric Cooperative Corporation Act, the Nebraska Power Review Board or its successor shall, within thirty days after the receipt of such petition, execute a certificate in duplicate setting forth a true copy of the petition and declaring that the petition has been approved.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 30;   Laws 1981, LB 181, § 59;  Laws 2003, LB 165, § 9.  Cross References  Electric Cooperative Corporation Act, see section 70-701.
NE Code § 18-2431 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2431 - Power projects; certificate of approval; where filed; effect.

18-2431.  Power projects; certificate of approval; where filed; effect.Upon final approval the Nebraska Power Review Board shall immediately cause one copy of the certificate to be forwarded to and filed in the office of the Secretary of State and the other one to be forwarded to and filed in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the principal place of business of the agency is located. Thereupon such agency under its designated name shall be and constitute a body politic and corporate, and the agency and its directors shall possess the powers provided by law.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 31;   Laws 1981, LB 181, § 60.
NE Code § 18-2432 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 18 - Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All|18-2432 - Power projects; appeal; procedure.

18-2432.  Power projects; appeal; procedure.An appeal of any final action of the Nebraska Power Review Board pursuant to the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act may be taken to the Court of Appeals. Such appeal shall be in accordance with rules provided by law for appeals in civil cases.Source   Laws 1981, LB 132, § 32;   Laws 1981, LB 181, § 61;   Laws 1991, LB 732, § 21;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 6.