DRAINAGE BOARDS IN CHARTER COUNTIES
ORGANIZED UNDER PA 496 OF 1966
Senate Bill 1117 as enacted
Public Act 521 of 2016
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Kowall
Senate Committee: Natural Resources
House Committee: Natural Resources
Complete to 7-12-17
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 1117 amended Section 464 of the Drain Code so that provisions regarding the appointment of drainage boards that previously applied only to a county that had a population of more than two million when its charter was adopted (Wayne County) under Public Act 496 of 1966 will now apply to any charter county with an elected county executive organized under that act. The bill took effect April 9, 2017.
Specifically, the bill is understood to apply to Macomb County (which would join Wayne County under this provision.) For such counties, a drainage board would consist of:
o The person designated by the charter to carry out the administrative duties of the drain commissioner or that person's designee.
o The county commissioner whose district will be assessed for the greatest portion of the cost of the project, or that person's designee.
o A person appointed by the county executive with the advice and consent of a majority of the members of the county board of commissioners.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill has no apparent fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
Legislative Analyst: Josh Roesner
Fiscal Analyst: William E. Hamilton
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.