The bill titled "An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district" proposes amendments to Chapter 137 of the acts of 1884, specifically updating the structure and election process for the board of water commissioners. It replaces the existing section 9 with new provisions that outline the election of five commissioners responsible for overseeing the construction and management of water works, as well as the administration of a sinking fund. The commissioners will have the authority to set water rates and will operate under the guidance of the fire district's regulations. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any vacancies on the board can be filled at legal district meetings.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new election schedule for the board members, mandating that at the next annual meeting following the act's effective date, three members will be elected—two for three-year terms and one for a two-year term. This election process is designed to ensure a continuous five-member board, with subsequent elections held annually to fill one or two positions as needed. The current members will continue to serve until their terms expire, and the board will elect a chairperson from among its members each year.