The bill amends Section 2 of Act 101 from the 1963 Regular Session, which pertains to the appointment and responsibilities of the county engineer in Escambia County. The key changes include the replacement of "Board of Revenue" with "Escambia County Commission" as the appointing authority for the county engineer. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirement for the county engineer to reside in Escambia County, changing the language from a mandatory "shall" to a permissive "may," allowing the engineer the option to reside outside the county during their term of employment.

The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2024, and aims to provide more flexibility regarding the residency requirement for the county engineer while ensuring that the position remains under the supervision of the Escambia County Commission. The county engineer will continue to oversee road and bridge work and will be compensated from the county's road and bridge funds.