House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to amend and reenact several provisions related to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, specifically R.S. 33:4073 and 4159.2(A), while also enacting new sections R.S. 33:4071(G), 4121(A)(4) and (K), and 4159.2(D). The bill introduces new legal language that allows the governing authority of the city of New Orleans to adopt ordinances that may conflict with existing provisions, stating that if such ordinances are enacted after the current law, they will take precedence. Additionally, the bill outlines the composition and powers of the board, including the role of the mayor as the ex officio president and the election of an executive director, whose salary and duties will be determined by the board.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for rate approval and billing policies, allowing the city council to establish alternative procedures for rate approval and to implement uniform billing policies. It also removes the requirement for a billing ordinance working group, streamlining the process for the city council to review and implement changes to billing policies. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the governance and operational flexibility of the Sewerage and Water Board while ensuring that the city council retains significant authority over its functions.

Statutes affected:
HB573 Original: 33:2(A)