HB528 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Bear Creek Watershed, Board of Directors, Governor authorized to appoint one member at large, Sec. 33-15-4 am'd.
Summary: The bill allows the Governor to appoint one member at large to the Bear Creek Watershed Board of Directors.
What This Bill Does
It maintains the 14-member board but adds an at-large gubernatorial appointment that can come from the Governor's cabinet or other staff to serve during the Governor's term. Vacancies for this seat would be filled by the same Governor for the remaining term. The rest of the board’s composition—four county appointees and nine municipal appointees—remains unchanged.

Who It Affects
The Governor’s office, which gains the authority to appoint an at-large director to the Bear Creek Watershed Board and to fill any resulting vacancies.
The Bear Creek Watershed Board and the counties/municipalities that appoint directors, since the board will continue to have 14 members with one at-large governor appointee in addition to the existing county and municipal appointments.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 33-15-4 to allow the Governor to appoint a director from his cabinet or staff at large to serve on the Bear Creek Watershed Board for the Governor’s term; vacancies are to be filled by the same Governor for the unexpired term.
Keeps the overall board structure (14 members: 4 from counties, 9 from municipalities, 1 appointed by the Governor) and states the act takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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