Water Act Article 53

When a water work has a potential to be developed for multiple purposes, its proprietor may negotiate with people or entities involved to participate in the development project and share costs and expenses based on economic appraisal. If necessary, the proprietor may request assistance and guidance from the authority-in-charge.Where the aforementioned multi-purpose water work or several water works are to be jointly used by different entities, the intended users should elect a general representative for water right registration to facilitate the unified management of water resources. Where the water work concerned is initiated by the authority-in-charge, the agency managing the water work shall be the general representative for the purpose of water right registration.