This bill amends section 155 of the Drain Code of 1956, specifically addressing the process for landowners and local government representatives to appeal the apportionment of benefits within a drainage district. The bill introduces a new provision allowing an owner of land or a city, township, or village to apply to the probate court for the appointment of a board of review within 5 days after the review of the apportionments. The application must be accompanied by a notice of appeal and a bond, which must be approved by the judge of probate and conditioned on the payment of costs if the original apportionment is upheld.

Additionally, the bill clarifies who may file an appeal on behalf of local governments, specifying that county road commissioners, mayors, township supervisors, and village presidents can do so when authorized by their respective legislative bodies. The bill also stipulates that only one board shall be appointed by the probate court to handle these appeals. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the appeal process and clarify the roles of various local government officials in the drainage district.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 280.155