7-13-4527. Creation of joint local water quality districts. (1) Joint local water quality districts are districts that encompass two or more counties or parts of counties.

(2) A joint local water quality district may be created if the commissioners of each affected county:

(a) create the district, following the procedures prescribed under 7-13-4504 through 7-13-4507 and 7-13-4509 through 7-13-4513; and

(b) appoint a joint board of directors that consists of at least five members and that is consistent with the requirement of 7-13-4528(2)(b), if applicable.