The bill amends the Drain Code of 1956 to enhance the appointment processes for boards of determination involved in drainage projects and consolidations. It specifies that the drain commissioner may appoint a board of determination made up of three disinterested property owners, with provisions for the chairperson of the county board of commissioners to appoint the board if the commissioner is disqualified. Additionally, the bill mandates that all expenses related to notifications about meetings and decisions be covered by the drainage district when created, ensuring transparency and accountability in the governance of drainage projects.

Furthermore, the bill revises the structure and compensation of drainage boards in counties lacking a board of county auditors. It designates the chairperson of the finance committee of the county board of commissioners to serve on the drainage board if no board of county auditors exists, or allows the chairperson of the county board to select a member if neither entity is present. The compensation structure is updated to allow members to receive payment for each meeting attended, capped at $25.00 per meeting, rather than a fixed per diem. The bill also introduces the concept of an augmented drainage board for each project, clarifying the roles of the chairperson and secretary within this expanded board.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 280.72