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2005 Idaho Code - 42-608 — WATERMASTER\'S TERM OF SERVICE
TITLE 42 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION CHAPTER 6 DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AMONG APPROPRIATORS 42-608. WATERMASTER'S TERM OF SERVICE. (1) A watermaster shall not begin work until called upon by one (1) or more owners or managers of ditches or persons controlling ditches or other diversion facilities, in the district, by application in writing to the department of water resources, stating that there is a necessity for the use and control of the waters of such district. (2) In the absence of application or in water districts in which there are five (5) or fewer adjudicated water rights, the watermaster may be called upon to assume the watermaster's duties at any time the department of water resources finds that there is a necessity for the use and control of the waters of the district. (3) The watermaster shall not continue performing services after the necessity therefor shall cease, which shall be determined by the department of water resources, and which shall not be after the first of November of each year, unless determined necessary by the director of the department of water resources or is otherwise provided by a resolution adopted at the annual water users' meeting for said water district. (4) At any annual meeting the water users may, by resolution, provide that the watermaster shall serve throughout the year. The department of water resources, upon receipt of a certified copy of the minutes of said meeting containing such resolution and upon the receipt of the oath of said watermaster, as provided for in section 42-605, Idaho Code, shall immediately issue a certificate of appointment ordering said watermaster to assume the watermaster's duties at once and continue the same throughout the year as provided for in said resolution. (5) The director of the department of water resources, upon receipt of a petition requesting an extension of the watermaster's term of service in any year from the holder of a water right authorizing the diversion or storage of water during the time period for which the extension is sought and upon a determination of necessity therefor shall extend the watermaster's term of service for the period of time determined necessary by the director in any year. Payment for watermaster services during the extended term of service ordered by the director shall be the responsibility of the holders of water rights delivered by the watermaster during the extended term of service. For the purpose of determining voting rights at a water district meeting, amounts paid for watermaster services pursuant to this subsection shall be included in the calculation of annual assessment amounts and assessment rates under sections 42-605 and 42-605A, Idaho Code.
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