C.R.S. Section 37-44-103
Powers of district

(1)

Any district organized under this article has the power, whenever necessary or expedient to promote the object of the district:

(a)

To provide for the drainage of lands whether lying within or without the boundaries of such district;

(b)

To acquire by condemnation or otherwise such lands as are necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such ditches, canals, drains, or other works as are required for the drainage of such lands;

(c)

To accept grants or loans of money from the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, for the construction of such drainage ditches, canals, drains, or other works, and to enter into such contracts for the maintenance of such drainage system as are necessary to be entered into in order to procure any such grant of money or other federal aid in the construction of such drainage system;

(d)

In general, to contract with the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, in such manner as shall be found necessary or advisable in order to procure federal aid in any form in the construction of any such drainage system;

(e)

To provide means for the maintenance of and to maintain and operate such drainage system when so constructed or acquired.

Source: Section 37-44-103 — Powers of district, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-37.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

37‑44‑101
Liberal construction 37‑44‑102
Petition - establishment of an internal improvement district 37‑44‑103
Powers of district 37‑44‑104
Presentation and allowance of petitions 37‑44‑105
Notice of election - voters - ballots 37‑44‑106
Canvass of votes 37‑44‑107
Plans for improvements 37‑44‑108
Directors - powers and duties 37‑44‑109
Meetings of board - records 37‑44‑110
Title - tax exemption 37‑44‑111
Conveyances - power to sue 37‑44‑112
Bonds 37‑44‑113
Sale of bonds 37‑44‑114
Classification of lands 37‑44‑115
Objections to classifications 37‑44‑116
Conduct of appeals 37‑44‑117
Appeal not to delay 37‑44‑118
Modification of classification 37‑44‑119
Apportionment of levy 37‑44‑120
Assessment 37‑44‑121
Assessment list - collection 37‑44‑122
Assessment book 37‑44‑123
Assessments affect land benefited 37‑44‑124
District treasurer 37‑44‑125
Where office of district kept 37‑44‑126
Election of officers - oath or affirmation - bond 37‑44‑127
Notices of election of officers 37‑44‑128
Judges and clerk of election 37‑44‑129
Voters to appoint judges if necessary 37‑44‑130
Administration of oath 37‑44‑131
Hours polls open 37‑44‑132
Count of ballots - certificate of returns 37‑44‑133
Canvass of returns - result 37‑44‑134
Procedure in case of tie 37‑44‑135
Certificate of election 37‑44‑136
Filling vacancy 37‑44‑137
Collection of assessments 37‑44‑138
Construction contract - bond 37‑44‑139
Claims - audit - payment 37‑44‑140
Expenses of organization 37‑44‑141
Works may cross other lands 37‑44‑142
Officers’ compensation 37‑44‑143
Limit of indebtedness 37‑44‑144
Insufficient supply 37‑44‑145
Judicial action on bonds 37‑44‑146
Petition for confirmation 37‑44‑147
Notice of hearing 37‑44‑148
Answer or pleading 37‑44‑149
Determination
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 37-44-103’s source at colorado​.gov