SB344 Summary

• Applies to municipal water works boards serving water customers in four or more counties outside the municipality's home county, requiring appointment of additional board members from county associations of mayors and county commissions.

• Limits all board members to a maximum of two full terms and establishes four-year terms for newly appointed members, with existing members serving remainder of their current terms.

• Caps board member compensation and expense allowances at $500 per month combined, with additional travel or expense reimbursement requiring majority roll call vote approval.

• Requires 30-day advance notice and public hearing before the board can adopt any water rate increases, following Alabama Open Meetings Act procedures.

• Makes board members and employees subject to Alabama State Ethics Law (Chapter 25, Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975) and the Alabama Open Meetings Act.