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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2.2Ch. 3§ 10539 Regional Water Management Group Definition

§ 10539 Regional Water Management Group Definition

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§ 10539 Regional Water Management Group Definition

This law defines what a 'regional water management group' is. It's a team of at least three local agencies, where at least two of them have the power to manage water, working together to make a plan for water management.

Key Takeaways

  • •A regional water management group is a team of local agencies working together on water management.
  • •At least three agencies must be involved, and at least two must have the power to manage water.
  • •They need to have a written agreement to work together.

Example

Three cities in a dry area want to work together to manage their water supply.

They can form a 'regional water management group' to make a plan for sharing and managing water. At least two of these cities must have the power to manage water, and they need to agree in writing to work together.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10539 Regional Water Management Group Definition

“Regional water management group” means a group in which three or more local agencies, at least two of which have statutory authority over water supply or water management, as well as those other persons who may be necessary for the development and implementation of a plan that meets the requirements in Sections 10540 and 10541, participate by means of a joint powers agreement, memorandum of understanding, or other written agreement, as appropriate, that is approved by the governing bodies of those local agencies. (Added by Stats. 2008, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 5. Effective March 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Regional water management grouplocal agenciesstatutory authoritywater supplywater managementjoint powers agreementmemorandum of understanding

Related Statutes

  • § 10935 Voluntary Groundwater Monitoring Associations
  • § 2550 Water Rights Investigation Process
  • § 2600 Water Rights Claim Report
  • § 355 Emergency Water Restrictions
  • § 10755.2 Coordinated Groundwater Management Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10539.
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