Bill > H185

This bill establishes the Transylvania Rural Development Authority (the Authority) as an independent body corporate in Transylvania County, North Carolina, with nine members appointed by the Transylvania Economic Alliance, each serving five-year terms and being residents of the county. Members will not be paid but can be reimbursed for expenses, and they will elect their own leadership, including a chair and vice-chair, with meetings open to the public and requiring a majority for quorum. The Authority will operate with powers similar to rural development authorities established in previous session laws, and the Transylvania County board of commissioners will have no oversight authority. The bill includes provisions to prevent conflicts of interest among Authority members and employees, mandates that members can only be removed for specific cause with due process, and requires the Authority to file a certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Importantly, the bill also stipulates that governmental entities providing funds to the Authority will not be liable for environmental issues related to development projects. The legislation applies only to Transylvania County and becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H185