Bill > HB0556

This bill modifies the qualifications and appointment procedures for members of special district boards of trustees, which are governing bodies for special districts, a type of local government entity. Key changes include allowing county legislative bodies to appoint one of their own members to a special district board under certain conditions, such as when there aren't enough qualified candidates, and clarifying that such an appointed member may not reside within the special district's boundaries if they were elected at large by county voters or from a county division that encompasses a significant portion of the special district. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of an "alternative board member" who is an elected official and can vote on proposed increased assessments, which are defined as proposals to raise fees or taxes within the district, if a regular board member is not an elected official or ceases to be one during their term. The bill also adjusts the procedures for publishing notices of vacancies and making appointments, and specifies that special districts with nine or fewer board members must have an odd number of members, while larger boards can have an odd or even number.

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