The bill amends the qualifications for members of regional airport authorities in West Virginia by allowing participating municipalities or counties to appoint a nonresident member to the board. Previously, all members were required to be residents of the municipality or county they represented. The new provision stipulates that a nonresident member can be appointed 90 days after a legal advertisement is published to fill an initial appointment or vacancy, in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.

Specifically, the bill modifies the language in section 8-29-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, by deleting the phrase "which said" and replacing it with "that the," while also inserting a new provision that outlines the process for appointing a nonresident member. This change aims to enhance the flexibility of regional airport authorities in their governance by allowing for broader representation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-29-6
Committee Substitute: 8-29-6
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 8-29-6