This bill proposes amendments to the management and control structure of county authorities in West Virginia, specifically altering the composition of the board that oversees these authorities. The current law stipulates that the board must consist of no fewer than 12 and no more than 21 members; this bill reduces the minimum number of members from 12 to seven. The county commission is responsible for appointing these members, including one representative from the commission itself. The terms for the initial appointees will be staggered at one, two, and three years, with subsequent appointments set for three-year terms.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for filling vacancies on the board, allowing the county commission to appoint successors for any members who resign or are removed. It also opens the opportunity for other individuals and entities with economic interests in the county to participate in the appointment process, as outlined in the authority's bylaws. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the governance of county authorities while ensuring continued local representation and involvement.

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Introduced Version: 7-12-3