Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-15 - Administrative Procedures for Distribution Systems and Water Commissioners
Section R655-15-11 - Water Users
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Water users shall pay distribution assessments within the deadlines established in this rule.
(2) Water users may participate in organizational or Annual Meetings to:
(3) A water user who is unable to attend an Annual Meeting or other meeting of the Distribution System may designate a person by proxy to act in the water user's stead in the conduct of official business of the Distribution System. The proxy shall:
(4) Except as provided below for a voting block, each water user shall have one vote in the conduct of official business of the Distribution System.
(5) To assure equitable representation of the interests of all water users in conducting the business of the Distribution System, the State Engineer may organize water users into voting blocks.
(6) All water users shall assist the Commissioner in fulfilling the duties of that appointment as they pertain to the rights of the water user.
(7) Each water user shall abide by the regulation and distribution directions issued or set by a Commissioner and any appointed Deputy Commissioner, including but not limited to head gate and/or control structure settings. A water user who fails to abide by the direction of a Commissioner or Deputy in the performance of official duties is subject to enforcement proceedings and resulting administrative penalties as established by statute.
(8) Each water user shall maintain in workable and accessible condition all head gates, control structures, measuring devices and other equipment determined necessary by the State Engineer for the Commissioner's control, measurement and delivery of water.
(9) Water users shall provide reports on water use as required by the State Engineer pursuant to Section 73-5-8.