"An improvement district can be an effective way for a community to solve problems related to roads, water, sewer, lighting and other amenities while ensuring that everyone who benefits from the solution also pays their fair share of the solution. While Navajo County advocates local governing boards for improvement districts whenever possible because it allows for local decision-making, it also wishes to assist new districts by providing basic information and to make those considering establishment of this type of district aware of the responsibilities that follow establishment. “County Improvement District” is a term used to describe certain types of improvement districts that may be established under Title 48, Chapter 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes." A Domestic Water Improvement District is one type that can have a local governing board. Per the Arizona Revised Statutes: A "Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID) may be established for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction or repair of waterworks for the delivery of water for domestic purposes. Improvements may be financed through the sale of bonds or through a loan provided by the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. Domestic Water Improvement Districts may charge user fees and connection fees in addition to levying a property tax for maintenance and operation of the district. The district is governed by a local elected board." "When a County Improvement District is established it is a governmental entity that has powers similar to those of a County Board of Supervisors. While the County Board of Supervisors is the body authorized to create improvement districts, it is the Arizona State Legislature that grants that authority and it is the State Legislature that makes the laws that govern the operation of improvement districts. In addition to powers that are specifically described in Title 48, Chapter 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, County Improvement Districts also have" additional "powers as defined in A.R.S. §48-909(B)" To find out more please see the Arizona Revised Statutes mentioned above.