2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103E.045 — Failure to Attend Hearings; Drainage Authority
Plain-Language Summary
This section explains what happens if the drainage authority does not show up for a required hearing. If the drainage authority fails to attend a scheduled hearing, the hearing may be continued to a later date. This protects the rights of property owners who came to participate.
103E.045 FAILURE TO ATTEND HEARINGS; DRAINAGE AUTHORITY.
If an order has been made and notice for a hearing given under this chapter, and the drainage authority does not appear at the time and place specified for any reason, the auditor shall continue the hearing to a date set by the auditor. The auditor shall notify the drainage authority of the continuance and the date of hearing. The jurisdiction is continued until the date set by the auditor.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 5 s 10
Practical Notes
If you attend a drainage hearing and the drainage authority does not show up, the hearing should be rescheduled. Keep records of your attendance and any travel expenses. This section protects property owners from having their rights decided without the proper officials present.