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DE SB176
Bill
Status
6/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Johnson
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AI Summary
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Redesignates the governing body of the Municipal Services Commission of the City of New Castle from "Board" to "Commission" throughout the charter.
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Clarifies the Commission's authority to obtain private property within city limits for constructing water and electricity supply and distribution facilities.
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Eliminates the required position of Superintendent and replaces it with one or more Supervisors appointed at the Commission's discretion.
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Authorizes the Commission to issue revenue bonds or other debt obligations (backed by Commission revenues, not city credit) with City Council approval, with outstanding debt limited to the preceding year's annual gross revenues.
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Transfers control of water and light system funds from the City Treasurer to the Commission's Treasurer and changes the financial report publication deadline from July to December.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Municipal Service Commission Of The City Of New Castle Relating To Redesignating The Governing Body Of The Municipal Services Commission Of The City Of New Castle From "board" To "commission", Clarifying That The Commission Can Obtain Private Property Within City Limits For Supplying And Distributing Electricity, Removing The Position Of Superintendent And Replacing It With One Or More Supervisors, Delineating The Power Of The Commission To Borrow Money Through The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Or Other Debt Obligations With A Resolution Of City Council And To Have Control Over Such Money, Changing The Date Of The Requirement To Publish Financial Reports From July To December And Handing Over Possession Of Money To Be Used For The City's Water And Light Systems From The City Treasurer To The Treasurer Of The Commission.
Last Action
SS 1 for SB 176 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/5/2012