AL HB495

Beginning October 1, 2025, the Marion County Public Water Authority board shall consist of five residents of Marion County appointed by specified entities, replacing the previous structure of nine directors.

The Chair of the Marion County Commission shall serve as a director in an ex officio capacity; the Marion County Firefighters Association shall appoint one member serving a one-year initial term; elected mayors shall appoint one director for a two-year initial term.

Members of the House of Representatives serving Marion County shall appoint one director for a three-year initial term; members of the Senate shall appoint one director for a four-year initial term.

Directors shall serve subsequent terms of four years, with a maximum of three consecutive terms allowed (except the county commission chair), and may be removed for three consecutive absences from meetings or through recall with 30 days' written notice.

All prior compensation payments to board members before October 1, 2025, are affirmed and ratified; the act becomes effective October 1, 2025.