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Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 468.169. Watchpersons

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When a levee has been established and constructed in any county, the board shall be empowered to employ one or more watchpersons, and fix their compensation, whose duty it shall be to watch such levee and make repairs thereon in case of emergency. Such employee shall file with the auditor an itemized, verified account for services rendered, and cost and expense incurred in watching or repairing such levee, and the same shall be audited and allowed by the board as other claims and paid by the county from funds belonging to such district.

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