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Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day!

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULED

The Clay Rural Water System Board of Directors has scheduled a Special Membership Meeting for July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the water system office to consider two amendments to the Corporation’s Bylaws. The first change would eliminate the requirement that the Board meet immediately after the annual meeting to reorganize. The second change would allow Directors to serve four three-year terms instead of the current three. Insertions are indicated by underscores. Deletions are indicated by overstrikes.

1. Amend Article V. – Governing Board.
Section 1. Such Board shall meet immediately after the adjournment of the annual meeting of the members and organize by electing a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer from their own number.
Amend Article VII (1) – Meeting of Directors
Section 1. Regular Meetings. A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice, immediately after, and at the same place as, the annual meeting of the members. A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall also be held monthly at such time and place in Clay or Union County, South Dakota, as the Board of Directors may provide by resolution.

2. Amend Article VIII – Officers and Directors.
Section 5. Directors shall not serve more than three four full three year terms.

Long-Time Clay RWS Attorney, John DeVany Passes Away

John “Jack” DeVany passed away at his home April 30. Jack served as the attorney for Clay RWS from 1975 to 2009.

When the idea for the water system was conceived in 1974, Jack stepped forward not only as a future member but also to volunteer his services as an attorney. He drafted the original Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and provided guidance throughout the early years of development, construction and operation. He continued to actively serve the water system until November, 2008.

Click here to read his obituary.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Clay Rural Water System is to provide high quality water service to the members of the corporation at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business practice.

"In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability."