Bill > HB3213

This bill modifies the composition requirements for Public Service District (PSD) Boards in West Virginia to ensure more inclusive community representation. Specifically, the bill mandates that if a public service board represents more than one community, there must be at least one board member from each of those communities. This change aims to ensure that multiple communities within a public service district have direct representation on their governing board. The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding board member qualifications, such as requiring at least one board member to be a rate-paying residential customer of the district and mandating that board members complete a training program within six months of taking office. Additionally, the bill updates some technical language, such as changing certain instances of "shall" to "may" and updating a reference year from 2013 to 2022. The overall intent is to improve local governance and representation in public service districts by ensuring that each represented community has a direct voice in board decision-making.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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