AZ vs. CA:07 California Exhibits, Vol. VII; Nos. 326-370

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-36- Title, use and disposition of property. Rules for distribution of water. Election precincts. 5. The legal title to all property acquired under the provisions of this act shall immediately, by operation of law, vest in the district, and shall be held by the district in trust for, and is hereby dedicated and set apart to, the uses and purposes set forth in this act. And said board is hereby authorized and directed to hold, use, manage, keep and possess, said property as herein provided. The board may determine by resolution duly entered upon its minutes, that any property, real or personal, held by such irrigation district, is no longer necessary to be held for the uses and purposes thereof, and may thereafter sell such property, and a conveyance of any property held by this district, executed by the president and secretary thereof, in accordance with the resolution of the board of trustees of such district, when sold for a valuable consideration, shall convey a good title to the property so conveyed. 6. It shall be the duty of the board of trustees to establish suitable by-laws, rules and regulations for the distribution and use of water among the owners of lands, which must be printed in convenient form for the use of the district. 7. When the board of trustees deems it advisable for the best interests of the district and the convenience of the electors thereof, it may at any time, but not less than sixty days before an election to be held in the district, divide the district into divisions or precincts for election purposes, but such divisions shall be made as