HB480 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Water, sewer, and fire protection authorities, addition of territory in adjoining co., addition of member to board of directors may be waived by co. commission, Sec. 11-88-5 am'd.

Summary

HB480 lets county commissions waive the requirement to add new directors to a water, sewer, or fire protection authority's board when the authority adds territory in an adjoining county.

What This Bill Does

The bill modifies how new territory in another county is represented on an authority's board by allowing the county commission in the new territory to waive appointing any additional directors by resolution. This could change the number of directors on the authority's board and alter local representation. It amends Section 11-88-5 of the Alabama Code to formalize this waiver option and would take effect immediately upon approval.

Who It Affects

• County commissions in counties where new territory is added, who may waive appointing additional directors to the authority's board by resolution.
• Water, sewer, and fire protection authorities expanding into adjoining counties, whose board composition and representation could be reduced if waivers are used.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a county commission to waive the appointment of any additional directors to the authority's board when new territory is added in an adjoining county by resolution.
• Amends Section 11-88-5 to reflect the waiver option and its effect on multi-county service areas and director appointments.

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Subjects

Authorities