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Water District officials are also seeking from the attorney general a review and final clarification of an informal letter-opinion issued by his office during the last legislative session casting doubt on the District's exemption from the anti-metering law. In a recent letter Dickerson told the District that the statements made at that time were merely in response to a legislative inquiry about the necessity for a proposed statutory amendment expressly empowering the District to install meters, and did not constitute a formal ruling by his office. He also stressed the fact that the letter in question, addressed to the head of the Clark County delegation which sponsored the proposed amendment, specifically reserved the right to examine more thoroughly into the matter. His letter concluded by offering to render a detailed formal opinion upon request from the District. "The District directors are definitely of the opinion that it is absolutely essential to undertake a metering program as soon as possible," the letter to the attorney general stated. Conservation of water supply, elimination of waste and equalization of charges between the various types and classes of water consumers were cited as the reasons n The letter also called attjntion to the fact that District's metering policy is not a new or recent devoj.opment, having been established and announced several years ago. "The plans and intentions of the District were clearly and expressly set forth in an official statement issued when the $3,700,000 Waterworks Bonds were sold to provide funds for taking over the local water production and distribution facilities and to supplement the dwindling underground supply with Lake Mead water," the letter explained. At that time the District went officially on record with the following statement: . "The Board of Directors believes that flat rates result in an uncontrollable waste of water and substantial quantities can be saved by the installation of meters. The Board at this time expects to install meters and if litigation Page 2 - News Release