Bill > HB1139

This bill, titled the "Spalding County Water Authority Act," proposes to rename the Spalding County Water and Sewerage Facilities Authority to the Spalding County Water Authority, revise its membership structure and compensation, and expand its powers. Key changes include altering the number of members and their appointment terms, establishing specific compensation for members and the chair, and granting the authority broader authority to manage water and sewer systems, including setting and enforcing rates, collecting past-due payments through liens similar to tax executions, and enforcing water quality and watershed protection rules. The bill also defines terms like "project" (which includes water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as sewerage collection, treatment, and disposal systems) and "revenue bonds" (debt instruments issued by the authority). The authority is empowered to acquire property, enter into contracts, operate water and sewer systems, and take legal action to enforce its regulations and collect debts, with provisions for judicial review of penalties.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72698