The bill amends several sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 related to the Lee County Commission and the county engineer's responsibilities. 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 to the county engineer, as determined by 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, maintenance, and repair of county roads, highways, bridges, and ferries will be delegated to the county engineer. It outlines the engineer's duties, including employing necessary personnel, preparing budgets, and managing construction projects, while also allowing commission members to inspect roads in their districts. The bill further modifies the authority of the county engineer regarding purchasing materials and adopting rules for road construction, ensuring compliance with county and state purchasing laws. 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