Subd. 1. Order establishing project.

1. (a) If a portion of the project cost is not to be paid from assessments on benefited property, the county board or joint county board may proceed with complete surveys and detailed plans and specifications and make an order establishing the project. The order shall contain findings substantially conforming to those required by section 103E.341, subdivision 2.
2. (b) Notice summarizing the findings and order shall be served upon the persons entitled to notice of a county drainage project in section 103E.325, unless the notice is waived in writing by each person entitled to the notice. Waiver of notice must be filed with the county auditor.

Subd. 2. Acquiring property and materials.

Unless an appeal is taken within 30 days after the notice is given, the county board or joint county board may proceed to acquire necessary rights or property, procure materials, let contracts, and take other steps appropriate to complete the project.

Subd. 3. Delegating duties to district.

The county board or joint county board may delegate its duties and powers under this section to the district board or joint district board, but the district board or joint district board may not exercise the power of eminent domain.