This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify the responsibilities of a public service district's board when it comes to the sale, lease, or rental of its water, sewer, stormwater, or gas systems. It stipulates that if a majority of the board members believe it is in the district's best interest to proceed with such transactions, they may do so under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill requires that a public notice of a hearing be published, and that the sale must receive approval from both the relevant county commission and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for situations where a county commission has already ordered the dissolution, sale, or merger of a public service district. In these cases, the board is required to cooperate with the county commission in the sale of district assets and execute necessary documents. The bill also outlines how proceeds from any sale should be distributed, ensuring that contributions made towards the construction of the systems are reimbursed before any remaining funds are allocated to the county commission. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of asset management for public service districts in collaboration with county commissions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-13A-18a