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DE SB111
Bill
Status
7/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brian Bushweller
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AI Summary
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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.
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Removes restrictions from Title 8 of Delaware Code and authority certificates of incorporation that may have limited removal authority.
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Grants removal power directly to the municipality responsible for appointing each board member.
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Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
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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