The bill amends Section 11-98-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to improve the framework for local 911 districts by permitting two or more districts to enter into contracts for the joint provision of emergency telephone services. The new provisions require that each district adopt identical resolutions and provide public notice of hearings regarding the proposed contracts. Additionally, the contracts must specify the intent to cooperate, detail the services to be jointly provided, and include a termination date no later than three years from the contract's start, with a provision allowing any district to terminate the contract with 180 days' notice. The bill also makes technical revisions, such as removing duplicative language and updating legal terminology, while ensuring that the individual legal status and powers of each district remain intact. Furthermore, the bill HB307 Engrossed introduces new legal language regarding the operations of certain boards and commissions, specifying criteria for member appointments, including qualifications and term limits. It enhances transparency by mandating annual reports detailing the activities and expenditures of each board to be submitted to the legislature. In conjunction with these insertions, the bill deletes previous requirements for member selection that lacked clarity and consistency, streamlining the appointment process. Overall, HB307 aims to improve governance and accountability within state boards and commissions while ensuring that member selection is based on clear and relevant criteria.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-98-4
Engrossed: 11-98-4