House Bill 2643 amends Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019, specifically replacing ARTICLE IX with new provisions regarding the governance of public utilities in the City of Winchester. The bill establishes a Board of Public Utilities consisting of five members, including the Mayor as a standing member, with the remaining four members serving four-year terms on a rotating basis. The City Council is granted the authority to appoint members, remove them for cause, and set their compensation. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving utility rates and service charges, preparing an annual budget, and ensuring that revenues from these utilities are used solely for their operation and maintenance.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that no free utility services shall be provided to the City or its departments, and outlines the specific uses for the revenues generated from utility rates. It also allows the City Council to assign the Board the responsibility of billing and collecting other fees for services. The act requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the City of Winchester for it to take effect, with provisions for immediate effectiveness for approval purposes.