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DE SB111

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bushweller

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 14, Title 16 of Delaware Code to allow municipal governing bodies to remove sewer and/or water authority board members at any time and without cause.

  • Removes restrictions from Title 8 of Delaware Code and authority certificates of incorporation that may have limited removal authority.

  • Grants removal power directly to the municipality responsible for appointing each board member.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

  • Stated purpose is to increase transparency and accountability by making authority board members directly answerable to town councils elected by voters.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sewer And/or Water Authorities And The Removal Of Board Members Of Such Authorities.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Housing & Community Affairs6/18/2013
Community/County Affairs6/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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