Local water, sewer, and fire protection authorities; prohibition on officers serving on board of directors of authority removed

HB 471 removes a current state law that prevents state or local officers from serving on the boards of directors for local water, sewer, and fire protection authorities. This change directly affects these officers and the governance of such authorities by making them eligible for board positions. The bill modifies existing code to allow individuals holding state or local office to also serve on the boards that oversee these essential public services.