Montana Code 7-13-4527. Creation of joint local water quality districts
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7-13-4527. Creation of joint local water quality districts. (1) Joint local water quality districts are districts that encompass two or more counties or parts of counties.
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-13-4527
- Board of directors: means the board of directors provided for in 7-13-4516 or a joint board of directors provided for in 7-13-4527. See Montana Code 7-13-4502
- Commissioners: means the board of county commissioners or the governing body of a city-county consolidated government. See Montana Code 7-13-4502
- Local water quality district: means an area established with definite boundaries for the purpose of protecting, preserving, and improving the quality of surface water and ground water in the district as authorized by this part. See Montana Code 7-13-4502
(2)A joint local water quality district may be created if the commissioners of each affected county:
(a)create the district, following the procedures prescribed under 7-13-4504 through 7-13-4507 and 7-13-4509 through 7-13-4513; and
(b)appoint a joint board of directors that consists of at least five members and that is consistent with the requirement of 7-13-4528(2)(b), if applicable.