HB647 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim CarnsAllen TreadawayRandall SheddRandy WoodWilliam RobertsPatricia ToddDickie DrakeMary Sue McClurkinDavid StandridgeMike HillArthur PayneJack WilliamsAllen Farley

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Summary

HB647 would add an extra board member to municipal water works boards that serve counties beyond the principal county, while setting term limits, pay limits, ethics coverage, and rate-change notice rules.

What This Bill Does

For boards that operate in more than one county, the bill would require an additional board member to be appointed by the county commission of each non-principal county served by the board. The added member must be a resident of that county and a water customer, and would serve a four-year term with the same powers as other board members. All board members would be limited to two six-year terms, and no one could receive more than $500 per month in compensation and expenses. The bill would also require that board members be covered by the State Ethics Law, and before any water rate increase is approved, the board must provide at least 30 days’ notice and hold a public hearing.

Who It Affects

• Municipal water works boards that serve water customers in counties other than the principal county would gain an additional board member appointed by the affected county commissions, affecting board composition, governance, and representation.
• Water customers in those counties could become the added board member through appointment and would gain representation on the water board; rate increases would require 30 days’ notice and a public hearing, increasing transparency for customers.

Key Provisions

• Applies to municipal water works boards that serve two or more counties beyond the principal county.
• Requires an additional board member to be appointed by the county commission of each non-principal county, who must be a resident of that county and a water customer.
• The added member shall have a four-year term and may serve until a successor is appointed; all board members are limited to two six-year terms.
• Board members may not receive more than $500 per month in compensation and expenses.
• All board members may be subject to the State Ethics Law.
• Before any rate increase is adopted, at least 30 days’ notice must be given and a public hearing held prior to the vote.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Water and Sewer Systems