9-8-50
Section 9-8-50 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates a different
meaning: (1) WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT or WATERSHED DISTRICT. A subdistrict of a soil
and water conservation district which constitutes a governmental subdivision of this state
and a public body, corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of this
article for the purposes, with the powers and subject to the restrictions set forth in this
article. (2) DIRECTOR. One of the members of the governing body of a watershed conservancy
district. (3) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of a watershed conservancy district.
(4) SUPERVISOR. A supervisor of a soil and water conservation district in which a watershed
conservancy district is situated. (5) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The governing body of the soil
and water conservation district in which a watershed conservancy district is situated or,
if...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-50.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-10A-2
Section 9-10A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates a different
meaning: (1) WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. A governmental subdivision of this state and
a public body, corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter for the purposes, with the powers and subject to the restrictions set forth in this
chapter. (2) DIRECTOR. One of the members of the governing body of a watershed management
authority. (3) AT LARGE DIRECTOR. A director of a watershed management authority who may reside
within any county that lies within the boundaries of the watershed management authority. (4)
RESIDENT DIRECTOR. A director of a watershed management authority who, pursuant to the requirements
of this chapter, must reside in a particular county. (5) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing
body of a watershed management authority. (6) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-10A-2.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-59
Section 9-8-59 Board of directors - Composition; qualifications, election and terms
of office of members; vacancies; officers; quorum; prior elections, etc., ratified, etc. (a)
Within 30 days after a watershed conservancy district is created under the provisions of this
article, the board of supervisors shall cause an election, after due notice has been given,
to be held therein for the election of a board of directors of such watershed conservancy
district. All owners of lands lying within the district shall be eligible to vote in such
election, and only such landowners shall be eligible to vote. The board of directors shall
be composed of five members, whose terms of office shall be four years. A director shall hold
office until his successor has been elected and has qualified. Such board of directors shall,
under the supervision of the board of supervisors, be the governing body of the watershed
conservancy district. Successors to the first elected directors shall likewise be...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-59.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-20
Section 9-8-20 Definitions. Wherever used or referred to in this article, unless a different
meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) DISTRICT or SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
A governmental subdivision of this state and a public body corporate and politic organized
in accordance with the provisions of this article for the purposes, with the powers and subject
to the restrictions set forth in this article. (2) SUPERVISOR. One of the members of the governing
body of a district appointed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (3) COMMITTEE
or STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE. The agency created in Section 9-8-22.
(4) PETITION. A petition filed under the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 9-8-23
for the creation of a district. (5) STATE. The State of Alabama. (6) AGENCY OF THIS STATE.
Such term includes the government of this state and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality,
corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state. (7) UNITED...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-20.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-23
Section 9-8-23 Creation and incorporation of districts; increase or decrease in boundaries;
reorganization; change of name. (a) Any 25 owners of land lying within the limits of the territory
proposed to be organized into a district may file a petition with the State Soil and Water
Conservation Committee asking that a soil and water conservation district be organized to
function in the territory described in the petition. Such petition shall set forth: (1) The
proposed name of said district; (2) That there is need in the interest of the public health,
safety and welfare for a soil and water conservation district to function in the territory
described in the petition; (3) A description of the territory proposed to be organized as
a district, which description shall not be required to be given by metes and bounds or by
legal subdivisions but shall be deemed sufficient if generally accurate; and (4) A request
that the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee duly define the boundaries...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-23.htm - 18K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-31
Section 9-8-31 Discontinuance. (a) At any time after three years after the organization
of a district under the provisions of this article, any 25 owners of land lying within the
boundaries of such district may file a petition with the State Soil and Water Conservation
Committee praying that the operations of the district be terminated and the existence of the
district discontinued. The committee may conduct such public meetings and public hearings
upon such petition as may be necessary to assist it in consideration thereof. Within 60 days
after such a petition has been received by the committee, it shall give due notice of the
holding of a referendum and shall supervise such referendum and issue appropriate regulations
governing the conduct thereof, the question to be submitted by ballots upon which the words
"For terminating the existence of the _____ (name of the soil conservation district to
be here inserted)" and "Against terminating the existence of the _____ (name of
the soil...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-31.htm - 6K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-65
Section 9-8-65 Discontinuance. (a) At any time after five years from the organization
of a watershed conservancy district, 25 or more landowners within a district or, if less than
50 landowners are involved, a majority of the landowners in such district may file a petition
with the board of supervisors praying that the existence of the district be discontinued.
The petition shall state the reasons for discontinuance and that all obligations of the district
have been met. (b) After giving notice, the board of supervisors may conduct such hearings
on the petition as may be necessary to assist it in making a determination. (c) Within 60
days after the petition is filed, a referendum shall be held and conducted under the supervision
of the board of supervisors in the same manner as a referendum is required to be held and
conducted under the provisions of Sections 9-8-56 through 9-8-58. No informalities in the
conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating to the referendum shall...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-65.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-61
Section 9-8-61 Board of directors - Powers and duties generally. Subject to the approval
of the board of supervisors, the board of directors of a watershed conservancy district shall
have power to: (1) Acquire, by purchase, gift, grant, bequest or devise, or through condemnation
proceedings held in the manner provided by Chapter 1 of Title 18 of this code, such lands
or rights-of-way as are necessary for the exercise of any authorized function of the district;
(2) Construct, improve, operate and maintain such structures as may be necessary for the exercise
of any authorized function of the district; (3) Borrow such money as is necessary for the
purpose of acquiring rights-of-way and establishing, constructing, reconstructing, repairing,
enlarging and maintaining such structures and improvements as are required by the district
in the performance of its functions, and issue, negotiate and sell its bonds as provided in
Section 9-8-62; provided, that all contracts made and all bonds issued...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-61.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-64
Section 9-8-64 Detachment of lands from districts. The owner or owners of lands which
have not been, are not and cannot be benefited by their inclusion in the watershed conservancy
district may petition the board of supervisors to have such lands detached. The petition shall
describe such lands and state the reasons why they should be detached. A hearing shall be
held within 30 days after the petition is received. Due notice of such hearing shall be given
at least 10 days before the hearing. If it is determined by the board of supervisors that
such lands shall be detached, such determination shall be certified to the judge of probate
of each county in which any portion of such lands lie. After recording, the certification
shall be filed with the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee. (Acts 1957, No. 517,
p. 705, §14.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-64.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages

9-8-63
Section 9-8-63 Addition of lands to districts. (a) Any one or more owners of land may
petition the board of supervisors to have their lands added to a watershed conservancy district.
Such petition shall define the boundaries of the land desired to be annexed, the number of
acres of land involved and other information pertinent to such proposal. When the boundary
described embraces lands of others than the petitioners, the petition shall so state and shall
be signed by 25 or more of the landowners in the territory described if 50 or more such owners
are involved, or by a majority if less than 50 landowners are involved. (b) Within 30 days
after such petition is filed, the board shall cause due notice to be given of a hearing on
such petition. All interested parties shall have a right to attend such hearing and be heard.
The board shall determine whether the lands described in the petition or any portion thereof
shall be included in the district. If all the landowners in the territory...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/9-8-63.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages