Bill > SB1007

This bill modifies Arizona law regarding sanitary districts, making several key changes to how these special districts are governed and managed. The bill updates provisions related to sanitary district board composition, elections, and director compensation. For districts with 160 acres or more, the bill clarifies language about board member qualifications and election processes, including provisions for handling situations where only one or no candidates file nominating petitions. For smaller districts (under 160 acres), the bill outlines a process for converting from county board supervision to a local board of directors, allowing residents to petition for such a change through a formal election process. The bill also establishes a mechanism for districts with three-member boards to potentially expand to five-member boards through a similar petition and election process. Notably, the bill increases the monthly compensation for district directors from $150 to $363 and introduces a provision for adjusting this amount every five years based on the consumer price index. Additionally, the bill updates language around board vacancies, specifying how empty director positions should be filled, either by the district board or, in cases where a quorum cannot be maintained, by the county board of supervisors.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83572