ADMINISTRATION

The Central Oregon Irrigation District is governed and operated by a five-member board of directors elected for three-year terms by water users from five divisions within the district.

COID is divided into five divisions from Bend to Powell Butte, Deschutes Junction to Terrebonne. Each of these five divisions is represented by a board member. These directors are elected by qualifying water users for a term of three years. To have voting rights in COID, a landowner must be 18 years of age or older; must own or be purchasing land situated within the District and subject to the charges or assessments of the District; and may be a resident or non-resident landowner.

The Board’s regular meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 A.M. in the District office. The Board represents the water users in establishing rules and regulations, and policies for an efficient and equitable operation consistent with the law.

The Board hires a general manager, who is responsible for carrying out Board directives and the day-to-day operation. If the management or staff can be of any assistance, please contact us.

ASSESSMENTS: Assessments for the year are a lien on the land and are set in January by the Board of Directors and consists of three parts:

Base Charge: covers the cost of record-keeping, scheduling, insurance, office facilities, etc.

Operation & Maintenance: covers repairs, cleaning, and distribution.

Loan Repayment: covers loans for the replacement of portions of the distribution system.

Please carefully read the terms of payment included on your statement.  

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: The District is required by law to keep detailed records of water rights and landowners. To keep our records current, if a water user wishes to sell all or a portion of their property, please notify our office. Having your escrow agent provide COID with a copy of the recorded document helps to keep expenses down.

TRANSFERS OF WATER RIGHTS: If you wish to transfer a water right and the assessment, or if you wish to acquire a water right, please contact the office. This process requires both District and State approval.