2007 California Water Code Article 1. Participation In Associations

CA Codes (wat:205)

205.  The department may join associations of representatives of
other States which have been established for not less than 10 years
and which have for their purpose the promotion of reclamation and
irrigation and cooperation between the several States and the Federal
Government in matters relating to reclamation and irrigation.  The
department may collaborate and cooperate with other members of the
association selected in accordance with the constitution and by-laws
of such association, relative to matters of public interest to the
State within the scope of the activities of such association.  The
department may, from any of its funds available for the purpose, make
expenditures for the pro rata share of the expenses of such
association attributable to California and for the services performed
by such association for the State.