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History
- Substituted by A3152
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1017
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Companion bill
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Increases the membership of the Orange county water authority from 5 members to 7 members
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Nancy Calhoun
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5437
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to increasing the membership of the Orange county water authority
Purpose
To increase the membership of the Orange county water authority from 5 members to 7 members.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Increases the membership of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7) members and amends any references to the number three (3) to read the number four (4) as such references relate to a quorum or action by a favorable vote.
Section 2: Enacting Clause
Justification
This bill was requested by the Orange County Legislature. The County of Orange believes it to be necessary, and in the best interests of the County and its residents, to increase the capacity, expertise and diver- sity of the Orange County Water Authority. To meet that necessity, the County of Orange desires to increase the membership of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7) members.
Legislative history
2010: S.7888-Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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