Table 1
Organizational structures of the Píllaro irrigation system (own elaboration based on field data, CESA, 2008 and Den Ouden, 2011).
| Level | Functions |
|---|---|
| Water Users Association Píllaro | Coordinates the administration, operation and maintenance of the main canal and tunnel up to the Santa Rita distributor. As legal representative organization of the water users of Píllaro it represents water users interests at local, regional and national levels through NGOs and state agencies. |
| Central Water Users Association (WUA) Píllaro North canal | Administration, operation and maintenance of the main canal and water distribution to the Water Assemblies in cooperation with public and private institutions, by means of contracts and agreements. Representation of the users of the North Canal of the Píllaro Irrigation system in the Water Users Association Píllaro and with external agents. Establish mechanisms for the recovery of the water tariffs as set by the General Assembly, corresponding to the contributions of users for the administration, operation and maintenance of the irrigation system. |
| Water Assemblies | Administration, operation and maintenance of the secondary reservoirs and canals for each sector. Distribution of water to the Modular Committees by means of a ditch tender. Fee recovery of the quotas and tariffs as set by the Directive of the Central WUA and as approved by the General Assembly. |
| Modular Committee | Administration, operation and maintenance of the tertiary canals and distribution to plots amongst users (with or without a ditch tender). |