Section 9(3) in The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Rules, 2006
(3)(a)A person with following qualifications may be appointed as a Secretary who,-(i)having passed the Secondary School Certificate Examination;(ii)having age not more than 65 years;(iii)having adequate knowledge of Marathi language;(b)A preference shall be given to a person,-(i)who has previous experience of working in any Co-operative society or Water Users' Association in rural areas; and(ii)who has obtain a training from the Water and Land Management Institute or alike institution.(iii)who is a retired Teacher or retired Government servant or ex-serviceman.
