WATERSHED DISTRICT TAXES AND DIRECTORS
What changed between versions
Added clear definitions distinguishing 'directors' (watershed district) from 'supervisors' (soil and water conservation district) to prevent confusion in legal documents.
Changed the initial board appointment process: initial directors now include two members serving two-year terms and three serving four-year terms, with future appointments being four-year terms.
Updated appointment rules for watershed districts spanning multiple conservation districts: each conservation district with minority land ownership can appoint three additional directors with staggered terms.
Updated treasurer bond requirements to allow corporate surety bonds with premiums paid by the board of directors.
Clarified that watershed districts can request soil and water conservation districts to levy annual assessments for district operations, subject to existing tax limitation laws.
Added authority for watershed districts to borrow money from federal agencies using levy funds authorized by the bill.
