The bill amends section 8-29-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to modify the qualifications for members of regional airport boards. Previously, the law required all board members to be residents of the municipality or county they represented. The new language allows for greater flexibility, permitting board members to be drawn from residents of the municipality or contiguous counties that established the regional airport authority.

This change enables municipalities and counties to appoint members from a broader geographic area, enhancing the potential for diverse representation on regional airport boards. The voting structure will still adhere to the requirements outlined in section 8-29-4 of the code, ensuring that the governance of the airport authority remains consistent with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-29-6
Committee Substitute: 8-29-6
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 8-29-6