Conversion of certain cooperative and nonprofit corporations into rural water districts; petition; requirements

Any cooperative or nonprofit corporation organized prior to July 1, 1957, for purposes authorized by sections 82a-612 to 82a-629, both sections inclusive, of the General Statutes Supplement of 1957, may, by a vote of a majority of the members present at a regular meeting, or at a meeting duly called for that purpose, and provided a quorum is present, elect to petition the county commissioners to incorporate the lands within its corporate boundaries into a rural water district. Said petition shall: (1) Be accompanied by a map showing the corporate boundaries of the area served, a roster of the stockholders, complete with addresses; (2) state the name of the corporation desiring to be incorporated as a rural water district; (3) state that prior to the construction of water facilities by the corporation, the area was without an adequate water supply; (4) state that the holders of notes, bonds, or other instruments evidencing indebtedness of the corporation are willing to have the new district, if established, assume the indebtedness and obligations of the corporation; and (5) be signed by the president and secretary of the corporation for its members.