§ 61-35-60 — Voting right or powers of landowners

North Dakota § 61-35-60

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 61: Waters
• Ch. 61-35: Water Districts

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In order that there may be a fair relationship between the amount of liability for assessments
and the power of objecting to the establishment of a proposed project, the voting rights of
affected landowners on the question of establishing the project are as provided in this section.
The landowner of land affected by the project has one vote for each dollar of assessment to
which the land is subject or one vote for each dollar of the assessed valuation of land
condemned for the project, as determined in accordance with title 57. The governing body of
any county, township, or city to be assessed has one vote for each dollar of assessment against
such county, township, or city. There may be only one vote for each dollar of assessment,
regardless of the number of owners of a tract of land. If more than one owner of a tract of land
exists, the votes must be prorated among them in accordance with each owner's property
interest. A written power of attorney authorizes an agent to protest a project on behalf of any
affected landowner or landowners.