3-7-301 . Appointment of water masters -- removal. (1) The chief water judge or the water judge in each water division may appoint one or more water masters. (2) A water master may be appointed after July 1, 1980, and must be appointed on or before July 1, 1982. (3) In appointing a water master, the water judge shall consider a potential master's experience with water law, water use, and water rights. (4) A water master shall serve at the pleasure of the chief water judge and may be removed by the chief water judge. (5) A water master may serve in any water division and may be moved among the water divisions at the discretion of the chief water judge.
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