49-17-737 - Board of Directors for Hancock County Utility Authority.
§ 49-17-737. Board of Directors for Hancock County Utility Authority.
(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 appointed by the Mayor of Bay St. Louis for an initial term of two (2) years;
(b) One (1) director appointed by the Mayor of Waveland for an initial term of three (3) years;
(c) One (1) director appointed by the Board of Supervisors who is a resident of Hancock County from an area that is not served by the utility districts enumerated in this subsection 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 appointees in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall be appointed to 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.
Sources: Laws, 2006, ch. 546, § 19, eff from and after passage (approved Apr. 18, 2006.)