House Bill 1408

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-737, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE THE MAYORS OF THE CITIES OF BAY ST. LOUIS AND WAVELAND AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HANCOCK COUNTY OR THEIR DESIGNEES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. Section 49-17-737, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

49-17-737. (1) After consolidation, all powers of the Hancock County Utility Authority shall be exercised by a board consisting of the following:

(a) One (1) director who is the Mayor of Bay St. Louis, or his or her designee, for an initial term of two (2) years;

(b) One (1) director who is the Mayor of Waveland, or his or her designee, for an initial term of three (3) years;

(c) One (1) director who is the president of the board of supervisors * * * of Hancock County, or his or her designee, for an initial term of four (4) years;

(d) One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Diamondhead Water and Sewer District;

(e) One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Kiln Fire and Water District;

(f) One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Hancock County Water and Sewer District; and

(g) One (1) director who is the Chairman of the Pearlington Water and Sewer District.

After expiration of the initial terms, the directors in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall serve a term of four (4) years.

(2) In addition to any other powers and rights conferred upon such board of directors, the board is granted and may exercise all powers and rights granted pursuant to Sections 49-17-739 through 49-17-773 to promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the general public.

(3) Any designee serving as a director shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governing authority that designated the director.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.