This bill amends Section 11-88-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to the governance of water, sewer, and fire protection authorities by their respective boards of directors. The amendment allows state, county, or municipal officers to serve as uncompensated members of an authority board of directors, a change from the previous law where such officers were not eligible to serve as directors during their tenure. The bill also removes duplicative language and makes technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Specifically, the bill introduces changes to the initial composition and election of the board of directors, the terms of office for directors, and the eligibility and compensation of directors. It clarifies that an officer of the state or any county or municipality may serve as a director but may not receive compensation for this role. Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for the impeachment and removal of directors, adjustments to the board of directors when a service area includes a resort area and is incorporated or annexed into a municipality, and the appointment of new board members. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-88-6
Engrossed: 11-88-6