Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-15 - Administrative Procedures for Distribution Systems and Water Commissioners
Section R655-15-12 - Annual Meetings
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 655-15-12
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The State Engineer shall hold an Annual Meeting of the water users and/or the Committee prior to the start of each distribution season.
(2) The purpose of the Annual Meeting shall be to address the following matters:
(a)
Review, amend as necessary, and approve the minutes of the next previous Annual
Meeting;
(b) Review the finances of
the Distribution System including:
(i) Current
account balance of Distribution System funds;
(ii) Budgeted amounts and expenditures of the
previous fiscal period;
(iii)
Status of assessment collections including delinquent accounts;
(c) Set a budget for the current
or prospective fiscal period. The budget shall provide for the following
expenses:
(i) Compensation of the
Commissioner(s), Deputy Commissioner(s), and Secretary;
(ii) Office and clerical expenses as are
necessary for the effective distribution and regulation of water on the
Distribution System;
(iii)
Equipment expenses as are necessary for the effective distribution and
regulation of water on the Distribution System;
(iv) Other expenses necessary for the
effective distribution and regulation of water and operation of the
Distribution System including those determined necessary by the State Engineer
such as the State Engineer's Assessment for disbursement of funds, accounting,
and assessment collection.
(d) Set a total assessment to be collected
from the water users to defray the expenses of the adopted budget.
(e) Hear, review, and approve the
Commissioner's Annual Report; if the report is unacceptable, motions may be
adopted to amend the report;
(f)
Review and amend, subject to approval of the State Engineer, the duties of the
Commissioner;
(g) Review the
performance of the Commissioner and any Deputy Commissioners and hear any
commendations, comments, or complaints relative to the previous year.
(h) Recommend the appointment of a
Commissioner, as may be necessary;
(i) Elect members of the Committee, as may be
necessary
(j) Receive a report or
other information from the State Engineer concerning matters pertinent to the
operation of the Distribution System;
(k) Conduct any other business as may be
necessary to fulfill the purposes of the Distribution System.
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