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GA HB1114
Bill
Status
Passed
3/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Jones
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AI Summary
- Grants the Brunswick-Glynn County Water and Sewer Commission and its officers, agents, and employees immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence equal to that of Glynn County, including no vicarious liability for torts committed by its personnel
- Extends commission member terms from two years to four years on a staggered basis (grand jury-appointed citizens beginning January 1, 2017–2020; elected citizens beginning January 1, 2017), and sets a $500.00 monthly stipend with any increases requiring public notice, a public hearing, and approval by local act of the General Assembly
- Requires the commission to display its adopted annual operating budget on its website and authorizes enforcement of City of Brunswick and Glynn County water and sewer ordinances
- Authorizes the commission to solicit and accept donations from any source, including customers, to create a separate interest-bearing "service fund" for bill-paying assistance to financially hardship and low-income residential customers, with excess funds above $3 million at fiscal year-end usable for public infrastructure repair in low-income neighborhoods
- Requires two public hearings (one on the mainland, one on Saint Simons Island) before any increase in variable customer rates, with notice published 10–20 days in advance in the legal organ, posted on the commission's website, and included in customer bills along with a financial justification and five-year revenue/expense projections
Legislative Description
Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission; provide immunity and exemption from liability
Last Action
Effective Date
3/31/2016
Full Bill Text
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