§ 26-203
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§26–203.
(1)The petition shall be accompanied by a report from the local soil conservation districts serving the area of the proposed drainage association.
(2)The report shall state:
(i)the size and location of the area of the proposed drainage association;
(ii)the nature of the problem to be addressed;
(iii)the type of treatment believed to be needed and the benefits anticipated;
(iv)whether the proposed drainage association is feasible and is generally supported by the landowners in the area;
(v)whether the proposed drainage association will benefit the public and promote the public health, safety, and welfare;
(vi)the name of the proposed drainage association, in the form of the “________ Public Drainage Association”; and
(vii)the number of managers, equaling not less than three, to serve as the board of managers.
(b)The local soil conservation districts shall file with the report maps that show:
(1)a general delineation of the area of the proposed drainage association; and
(2)the area’s location in each county in which it lies.