(a) In the event that the governing body finds a water emergency to exist, it shall so declare, shall designate the area or areas of the county to which the emergency applies, and specify the provisions of a water conservation program.

(b) In the event that the county administrator shall determine that a water emergency exists and that the gravity or urgency thereof does not permit delaying consideration thereof until the next regular meeting of the governing body or the calling of a special meeting without unduly endangering the public health, safety, or welfare in the interim, the county administrator may declare an emergency to exist, designate the area or areas to which the emergency applies, and specify the provisions of a water conservation program.