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 that the county engineer must reside in Lee County and be responsible for managing the county highway department, including the maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, and ferries, 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 delegates all functions related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of county infrastructure to the county engineer, while allowing commission members to inspect roads in their districts. The county engineer is tasked with various duties, including employing personnel, preparing budgets, and adopting rules for road construction. The bill also specifies that the county engineer must comply with county purchasing procedures and state laws when expending budgeted funds for necessary materials and supplies. 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