Section 8(2) in The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Rules, 2006
(2)After the elections of Directors of Managing Committee of the Water Users' Association at Minor Level, the first meeting of the Managing Committee shall be held within a period of thirty days from the declaration of the results. The Chairperson of the Water Users' Association shall be elected by the simple majority from amongst the elected Directors either by show of hands or through secret ballots as decided initially by the Canal Officer.
