Who was taken to the New World by Spanish colonists and included specific governance over water distribution, water scarcity plans, and all other matters pertaining to what was viewed as a communal resource?

A viceroy was taken to the New World by the Spanish colonisers to oversee the governance including sustainable economic system in the colony itself. To add up, these rulers serve as the "representative" of the King of Spain in a specific colony. Another term for these rulers are "governors" and "deputies."