Bill > HB495

This bill amends the governance structure of the Marion County Public Water Authority, establishing a new five-member board of directors beginning October 1, 2025. The board will include the Marion County Commission Chair (serving ex officio), one representative from the Marion County Firefighters Association, one director appointed by incorporated municipalities' mayors, one director appointed by Marion County's state House representatives, and one director appointed by Marion County's state Senators. Each director must be a qualified elector and resident of Marion County who owns real property in the county. Directors will serve four-year terms, with a limit of three consecutive terms, and can be compensated and reimbursed for expenses as determined by board majority vote. The bill also introduces a mechanism for removing directors who miss three consecutive meetings and allows appointing authorities to recall their respective directors with 30 days' written notice. Additionally, the bill retroactively affirms any compensation payments made to board members prior to October 1, 2025, and updates various procedural details about board composition and appointment processes. The changes aim to provide a more structured and accountable governance model for the Marion County Public Water Authority.

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