Bill > SB976

This bill allows counties with a population over 500,000 to employ a county manager, subject to approval by the county budget board. The county manager would have specific responsibilities including improving government efficiency, overseeing human resources and information technology departments, assisting with budget development, and serving as an ex officio member of the county budget board. The bill also amends existing county budget board regulations to formally include the county manager as a board member and makes several gender-neutral language changes (replacing "chairman" with "chair"). Additionally, the bill updates terminology in the County Budget Act and standardizes references to board leadership positions. The county manager would be appointed by the board of county commissioners and tasked with performing administrative functions delegated by the commissioners or budget board. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving counties time to prepare for potential implementation of a county manager position.