This bill amends R.S.40:27-1 to allow the Director of the Board of County Commissioners to appoint a designee to serve on the county planning board, rather than being required to serve as a member themselves. The bill specifies that the county planning board will consist of not less than five nor more than nine members, including the director or their designee, one member of the board of county commissioners appointed by the director, the county engineer (if the board exceeds six members), and other citizens who do not hold any other county office, all appointed by the director with the approval of the board.

Additionally, the bill outlines the terms of appointment for the members of the planning board, with one member serving for two years, two members for three years, and the remaining members for four years, with successors appointed for three-year terms thereafter. All members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while performing their duties. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.