The bill amends several sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 related to the responsibilities of the Lee County Commission and the county engineer. Key changes include the requirement for the county engineer to be a qualified civil engineer residing in Lee County, and the delegation of authority for managing the county highway department and maintaining county infrastructure, such as roads, highways, bridges, and ferries, to the county engineer at the discretion of the county commission or its designee. The bill also clarifies that the county engineer will report to the county commission or its designee, rather than the commission as a whole.

Additionally, the bill specifies that all functions related to the construction and maintenance of county infrastructure will be delegated to the county engineer, who is tasked with ensuring these services benefit the county as a whole. The county engineer is granted authority to employ personnel, manage budgets, and oversee the construction and maintenance of county roads, while also being required to comply with county and state purchasing procedures. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130
Enrolled: 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130, 45-41-130