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Powers of Special Districts (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 85 Diking and Drainage; Chapter 85.36)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Flood Drainage/land reclamation Local government Governance Procedural matters Tax/levy
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns the powers of special districts. It states that consolidated diking districts, drainage districts, diking improvement districts, and drainage improvement districts shall possess the authority and shall be created, district voting rights shall be determined, and district elections shall be held as provided in Chapter 85.38 RCW. The Chapter further provides for certain powers and rights governed by Chapter 85.38 RCW; special assessments, budgets, and alternative methods; special assessment bonds; annexation of territory, consolidation of special districts, suspension of operations, and reactivation.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov