The northwest area water supply authority consists of the following representatives who, except for the members elected under subsection 5, are appointed by the state water commission: 1. Four representatives from the city of Minot recommended by the Minot city council. 2. One representative from the North Prairie regional water district. 3. One representative of all seasons water users district recommended by the all seasons users district board of directors. 4. One representative of the upper Souris water district recommended by the upper Souris water district board of directors. 5. One representative of cities other than the city of Minot, with direct water service from the northwest area water supply project to be selected by election by cities during the annual meeting of the North Dakota league of cities. 6. One representative of the state water commission who resides in the Souris River basin recommended by the state water commission. 7. One representative of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District recommended by the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District board of directors who serves as a nonvoting member. 8. One representative of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians recommended by the tribal council who will serve as a nonvoting member.
61-24.6-03. Northwest area water supply authority - Duty - Officers - Meetings - Compensation - Staffing. The northwest area water supply authority shall develop recommendations for the legislative management regarding the transition of long-term operations and management of the northwest area water supply project. The members of the authority shall serve four-year terms. The authority shall elect a chairman and vice chairman and meet no less often than once per quarter at the times and places necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The
authority members may be reimbursed for their mileage and expenses in the amount provided for by sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09. The authority members serve at the pleasure of the state water commission. Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made. The department of water resources shall provide staffing and support for the authority.
61-24.6-04. Powers of the state water commission in consultation with the northwest area water supply authority. The state water commission shall consult with the northwest area water supply authority regarding the following duties of the commission: 1. Accept funds, property, services, or other assistance, financial or otherwise, from federal, state, tribal, and other public or private sources for the purpose of aiding and promoting the development of a project to deliver water to northwestern North Dakota. 2. Cooperate and contract with the state, its agencies, or its political subdivisions, the Three Affiliated Tribes, or any agency of the United States, in research and investigation or other activities promoting the development of a project to deliver water to northwestern North Dakota. 3. Appoint and procure the services of engineers, attorneys, and others to assist in developing a project to deliver water to northwestern North Dakota. 4. Exercise such other powers as may be necessary for, or incidental to, the achievement of the purposes of this chapter. 5. Construct, operate, and manage a project to deliver water throughout the project area.