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The rapid growth in population in the Las Vegas area made it apparent as early as 1940 that something would have to be done to implement the water supply of the Las Vegas Valley = The depletion of artesian water and a startling drop in the artesian water levels indicated that a new and increased source of water would have to be found to meet the growing demand. It was natural that the emergency should be met with an appropriation of the waters of Lake Mead. This, of course, meant the construction of lines and pumping stations at a great cost, only a part of which could be met by selling legally authorized bonds of the District. The legislature wisely foresaw that the District would have to have a great latitude in the administration of the water system and in the establishment of rates which would enable the system to survive. The Act of 1947 as amended in 1949 and 1951, is so far-reaching as to create an autonomy insofar as the Las Vegas Valley Water District is concerned, and insofar as its powers with regard to water are concerned. All cities within the District, and all boards and commissions, including the Public Service Commission, have powers subordinate to those of the District, once the District has acquired works or property in accordance with law. The State Engineer has stated, after careful examination of the Southern Nevada area, that water meters are greatly to be desired as a conservation measure in view of the low water level table in the Las Vegas Valley. The legal question that must be answered before an opinion may be given is this: Is the prohibition against public utilities installing, operating or using water meters in any city or town containing more than 7500 inhabitants (Chapter 258, 1955 Statutes, amending Section 6112 No C. L. 1931-1941 Suppc) applicable to the status and powers of the Las Vegas Valley Water District? As heretofore stated, the Legislature in creating the Las Vegas Valley Water District gave to it the broadest conceivable powers. The reason for this must be apparent to the most casual observer. Here Mr. Thomas A. Campbell, President October 26, 1955 Page 2