Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-15 - Administrative Procedures for Distribution Systems and Water Commissioners
Section R655-15-6 - State Engineer

(1) May, as authorized in Subsection 73-2-1(5), make administrative rules regarding Water Commissioners and Distribution Systems.

(2) May, as authorized in Section 73-5-1, establish a Committee or Distribution System Chair to represent water users.

(3) Shall consult with the water users, directly or through the Committee, regarding the qualifications, duties, compensation and appointment of the Commissioner(s);

(4) Shall appoint the Water Commissioner(s);

(5) May appoint one or more Deputy Commissioners;

(6) Shall retain authority and responsibility for supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner(s) to assure that water is measured, divided, regulated, and distributed in a manner consistent with the rights of the water users.

(7) Shall provide fiduciary supervision, accounting and operation of the Water Commissioner Fund, including the calculation of assessments, mailing of assessment notices, collection of assessments, issuance of payments for the expenses of the Distribution System, and an annual reporting to the Committee and/or the water users of the status of finances of the Distribution System.

(8) Shall hold an Annual Meeting with the Committee and/or the water users as described in this rule.

(9) Shall, in consultation with the Committee Chair or the Distribution System Chair, designate a date, time and place of an Annual Meeting of the water users and provide a timely notice of the Annual Meeting and the proposed agenda to all necessary parties.

(10) May issue Distribution Orders.