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AL Code § 9-10A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-12 - Officers of Board; Treasurer to Execute Bond; Quorum; Notice of Meetings; Position Vacated Due to Absences; Records.

Section 9-10A-12Officers of board; treasurer to execute bond; quorum; notice of meetings; position vacated due to absences; records. (a) The board of directors of the watershed management authority shall annually elect from its membership a chairman, secretary and treasurer. The treasurer shall execute an official bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his office to be approved by the board of directors, except that no bond shall be required until such time as the authority possesses funds. Such bond shall be executed with at least three solvent personal sureties whose solvency must exceed the amount of the bond or by a surety company authorized to do business in this state and shall be in an amount determined by the board of directors. If the treasurer is required to execute a surety company bond, the premium on the bond shall be paid by the watershed management authority. (b) A majority of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority in any matter within their authority shall be required for its determination. (c) The chairman of the board of directors shall give notice of all meetings and the agenda for each meeting at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. In the absence of action by the board of directors regarding the agenda for a meeting, the chairman shall have the authority to set the agenda. (d) The board of directors shall have the power to declare a position on the board of directors vacant if a board of directors member holding said position is repeatedly absent from meetings. Provided however, the board shall provide notice to said nonattending member prior to declaring the position vacant. A vacancy created pursuant to this subsection shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. (e) The board of directors shall provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or adopted. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §12.)
AL Code § 9-10A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-13 - Reimbursement for Expenditures.

Section 9-10A-13Reimbursement for expenditures. Members of the board of directors shall receive no salaries but may be reimbursed by the authority for actual and necessary expenditures incurred in the performance of their duties. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §13.)
AL Code § 9-10A-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-15 - Issuance of Bonds.

Section 9-10A-15Issuance of bonds. Bonds authorized by Section 9-10A-14 shall not be issued until proposed by order or resolution of the board of directors of the watershed management authority specifying the purpose for which the funds are to be used and the proposed undertaking, the amount of bonds to be issued and the rate of interest they are to bear and are approved by the Director of the state Department of Finance. An authority, with such approval, shall have power and is authorized from time to time to issue its negotiable bonds. Said bonds may be issued in one or more series, may bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable in such manner, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places and be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, be declared or become due before the maturity date thereof, as the authority's resolution or resolutions may provide. Said bonds may be issued for money or property at public or private sale for such price or prices as the board of directors shall determine. Said bonds may be repurchased by the authority out of any funds available for such purpose at a price not more than the principal amount thereof and accrued interest, and all bonds so repurchased shall be cancelled. Pending the preparation or execution of definitive bonds, interim receipts or certificates or temporary bonds may be delivered to the purchaser of said bonds. No bonds or other evidence of indebtedness of an authority shall be issued or sold until consent to the issuance and sale thereof shall have been given by the Director of the Department of Finance. A petition requesting such consent shall be filed by such authority with the Director of the Department of Finance. Such petition shall specify the plan or program of the authority and the uses to which it is proposed to put the proceeds of such issue and such other matters as are necessary fully to advise said director of the nature of the purpose, in furtherance of which such issue is proposed, and said petition shall include such other information as may be required by the rules of the Department of Finance. The Director of the Department of Finance shall grant such consent only after he finds that such issue or sale serves some public need and is in the public interest. It shall be unlawful for the authority to use the proceeds of any such issue or sale contrary to the plan and purposes presented to the Director of the Department of Finance in obtaining his consent thereto. The authority applying for such consent is authorized to pay such fees as shall be lawfully assessed against it by the Department of Finance. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §15.)
AL Code § 9-10A-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-16 - Petition for Discontinuance of Authority.

Section 9-10A-16Petition for discontinuance of authority. (a) At any time, a watershed management authority's board of directors may file a petition with the Secretary of State, the joint boards of supervisors who authorized the establishment of the authority and the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee praying that the existence of the authority be discontinued. The petition shall state the reasons for discontinuance. (b) The Examiners of Public Accounts shall specify as a part of said petition that all obligations of the authority can be properly satisfied by the use of the existing assets of the authority. (c) If any watershed management authority petitions for discontinuance, the Director of the state Department of Finance or his designee shall have the same powers regarding the watershed management authority's assets, liabilities and functions as the board of directors of said watershed management authority. The state shall not be required to assume any debts or liabilities of the authority. (d) All assets, including but not limited to real property, personal property, equipment and supplies, acquired, appropriated to or received, shall be deemed property of the state. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §16.)
AL Code § 9-10A-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-17 - Audits.

Section 9-10A-17Audits. Every watershed management authority established under the authority of this chapter shall be subject to audits by the state Examiners of Public Accounts. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §17.)
AL Code § 9-10A-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-18 - State Code of Ethics; Public Officials; Public Employees.

Section 9-10A-18State Code of Ethics; public officials; public employees. Officers and employees of a watershed management authority established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the State Ethics Law. Members of the board of directors of a watershed management authority for the purposes of Chapter 25 of Title 36, shall be considered "public officials." Employees of a watershed management authority for the purposes of Chapter 25 of Title 36, shall be considered "public employees." (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §18.)
AL Code § 9-10A-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-19 - Employees Deemed Members of State Retirement System.

Section 9-10A-19Employees deemed members of State Retirement System. (a) Any person who is regularly employed by a watershed management authority established pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to be an "employee" of the State of Alabama, as defined in Section 36-27-1. From the date he assumes his duties, any such person shall be deemed to be a "member" of the State Employees' Retirement System, as defined in Section 36-27-4; provided that the required contributions are made to the system. (b) Any person employed by a watershed management authority shall become a member of the Employees' Retirement System as a condition of employment. Deductions for retirement purposes shall be made from the salary of each employee in the manner prescribed by law. (c) The watershed management authority shall contribute on account of the participation of its employees the employer's contribution rate as established by the actuary for regular employees of the state. The contribution rate so computed, based upon the payroll of the employees, shall be certified by the Board of Control of the Employees' Retirement System to the board of directors of the watershed management authority. The watershed management authority shall pay to the State Treasurer the amount certified by the Board of Control and the State Treasurer shall credit such amounts to the appropriate funds of the retirement system. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §19.)
AL Code § 9-10A-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-20 - Health Insurance Benefits for Full-Time Employees.

Section 9-10A-20Health insurance benefits for full-time employees. (a) Full-time employees of a watershed management authority shall be included in the definitions of "employee" as provided in Section 36-29-1(1), and shall be entitled to the same health insurance benefits and required to make the same contributions as other state employees. The watershed management authority is hereby authorized to pay the employer's share for said health insurance to the State Employees' Insurance Board. (b) Full-time employees of a watershed management authority shall be entitled to all benefits granted state employees. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §20.)
AL Code § 9-10A-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-21 - Competitive Bidding on Public Contracts.

Section 9-10A-21Competitive bidding on public contracts. Every watershed management authority established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a state authority for the purposes of applying the provisions of Chapter 16 of Title 41, regarding competitive bidding on public contracts. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §21.)
AL Code § 9-10A-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10A - Watershed Management Authorities.|Section 9-10A-22 - Property Exempt From Taxation.

Section 9-10A-22Property exempt from taxation. The property and interests acquired by any watershed management authority organized under the provisions of this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county or other taxation. (Acts 1991, No. 91-602, p. 1119, §22.)
AL Code § 9-10B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-1 - Short Title.

Section 9-10B-1Short title. This chapter shall be cited as the "Alabama Water Resources Act." (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §2.)
AL Code § 9-10B-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-4 - Office of Water Resources Created.

Section 9-10B-4Office of Water Resources created. There is hereby created the Alabama Office of Water Resources as a division of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §5.)
AL Code § 9-10B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-6 - Negotiation and Consummation of Interstate Compacts.

Section 9-10B-6Negotiation and consummation of interstate compacts. The Office of Water Resources shall act on behalf of the state in the negotiation and consummation of any compact with another state or states (with or without federal interests) concerning the waters of the state; provided, however, the consummation of any such compact is subject to confirmation by an act of the Legislature and approval of the Governor. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §7.)
AL Code § 9-10B-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-7 - Office Headed by Division Chief.

Section 9-10B-7Office headed by division chief. The Office of Water Resources shall be headed by and shall be under the direction, supervision, and control of an officer who shall be known and designated as the Division Chief of the Alabama Office of Water Resources. The division chief shall be appointed by the director, with the approval of the Governor, and shall report to, and be under the direct supervision of, the director. The division chief shall be a person knowledgeable in the fields of water resource management, development, and conservation. The division chief shall be a state Merit System employee. The salary of the division chief shall be set in accordance with state law. Vacancies in the position of division chief shall be filled in the same manner as set forth above; provided, however, that prior to the appointment and approval of a division chief, the director may appoint an acting division chief or may assume the responsibilities of, and serve in the capacity as, division chief until a division chief is selected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §8.)
AL Code § 9-10B-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-8 - Power and Authority of Division Chief.

Section 9-10B-8Power and authority of division chief. The division chief shall have the power and authority necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources. All functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources shall be exercised by the division chief or through such officers or employees as the division chief may designate. In the performance of such functions and duties and in the exercise of such powers and authorities, the division chief and all other officers and employees of the Office of Water Resources shall be subject to all legal requirements, restrictions, limitations, conditions, and penalties, whether civil or criminal, with respect to the performance of such functions and duties and the exercise of such powers and authorities. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §9.)
AL Code § 9-10B-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-9 - Recommendation of Proposed Rules by Division Chief.

Section 9-10B-9Recommendation of proposed rules by division chief. The division chief, from time to time, may recommend to the commission proposed rules and regulations, including amendments and repeals thereof, for consideration by the commission. All such rules and regulations shall be reasonably calculated to effect the expeditious and efficient performance of the functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources and shall not be in conflict with applicable statutes, rules, or regulations. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §10.)
AL Code § 9-10B-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-10 - Establishment of Technical or Other Advisory Committees.

Section 9-10B-10Establishment of technical or other advisory committees. The division chief may establish such technical or other advisory committees to assist the commission or the Office of Water Resources in the performance of its functions and duties. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §11.)
AL Code § 9-10B-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-11 - Determination of Number of Employees Needed.

Section 9-10B-11Determination of number of employees needed. The division chief shall, with the approval of the director and subject to the provisions of the state Merit System, determine the number of employees needed for the efficient and economical performance of the functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §12.)
AL Code § 9-10B-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-13 - Terms of Members of Commission.

Section 9-10B-13Terms of members of commission. The terms of the initial members of the commission shall begin on February 23, 1993 and shall be as follows: (1) Five of the members appointed by the Governor shall be selected by the Governor to serve for a period of two years; (2) Four of the members appointed by the Governor shall be selected by the Governor to serve for a period of six years; (3) Three of the members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor shall be selected by the Lieutenant Governor to serve for a period of four years; (4) Two of the members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor shall be selected by the Lieutenant Governor to serve for a period of six years; (5) Three of the members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve for a period of four years; and (6) Two of the members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve for a period of six years. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §14.)
AL Code § 9-10B-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-14 - Expiration of Term or Vacancy on Commission; Succession; Appointment.

Section 9-10B-14Expiration of term or vacancy on commission; succession; appointment. At the expiration of the terms of the members initially appointed to the commission, their successors shall be appointed by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives on the same basis as the initial members for terms of six years. No member of the commission may serve more than two full six-year terms. At the expiration of a term of office or in the event of a vacancy on the commission, the appropriate appointing authority shall promptly make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the vacating member's term. The expiring term of an incumbent member shall be continued until a successor is appointed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term of each successor to a member of the commission, including any initial member of the commission who is reappointed by the appropriate appointing authority, shall be deemed to begin on the day following the last day of the term of the member whose term has expired or is otherwise terminated regardless of the time such appointment is made. Any member of the commission who misses three consecutive meetings of the commission shall immediately cease to be a member thereof and the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a new member to complete the remainder of the term of such member. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §15.)
AL Code § 9-10B-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-15 - Chairperson of Commission; Length of Term; Successor.

Section 9-10B-15Chairperson of commission; length of term; successor. The Governor shall select the initial chairperson of the commission from among the members of the commission. The chairperson shall serve for a term of two years. After the expiration of the term of the chairperson initially appointed, the commission shall elect a successor from among the members of the commission; provided, however, that any subsequent chairperson shall serve at least two years on the commission before assuming the position of chairperson. In the event that no member of the commission has served for more than two years in such capacity, the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the commission. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §16.)
AL Code § 9-10B-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-16 - Duties of Commission.

Section 9-10B-16Duties of commission. The commission shall have the following duties: (1) To advise the Governor and the presiding officers of the Senate and House, as necessary or as requested, on all matters related to the waters of the state as provided in this chapter; (2) To provide guidance to the director and the division chief on all matters within the commission's scope of authority; (3) To advise in the formulation of policies, plans, and programs of the Office of Water Resources in the performance of its functions and duties; (4) To establish, adopt, promulgate, modify, repeal, and suspend any rules or regulations authorized pursuant to this chapter which may be applicable to the state as a whole or any of its geographical parts and to consider the adoption of any rule or regulation recommended by the division chief; (5) To advise the Office of Water Resources to implement policies, plans, and programs governing the waters of the state; and (6) To hear and determine appeals of administrative actions of the Office of Water Resources, including the administration of certificates of use or the issuance, modification, or repeal of any order, notice of violation or citation issued pursuant to subdivisions (17), (18) or (19) of Section 9-10B-5. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §17.)
AL Code § 9-10B-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.|Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.|Section 9-10B-17 - Remuneration of Commission; Meetings; Division Chief as Ex Officio Secretary.

Section 9-10B-17Remuneration of commission; meetings; division chief as ex officio secretary. (a) The members of the commission shall receive no salary or compensation as members of such commission, but shall be reimbursed for expenses of travel, meals, and lodging while in the performance of their duties as members of such commission in accordance with Article 2, Chapter 7, Title 36. (b) The commission shall hold regular meetings at least twice every calendar year at the time and place designated by the chairperson of the commission. Special meetings of the commission may be called at the discretion of the chairperson of the commission and shall be called by the chairperson of the commission upon written request of the division chief or three members of the commission requesting that the commission consider any matter within its authority. All members shall be notified of the time and place designated for any regular or special meeting at least five days prior to such meeting in any of the following ways: (1) By written notice mailed to the member's last known address. (2) By telegram. (3) By telephone. (c) The division chief shall serve as ex officio secretary of the commission and shall keep minutes of all meetings and a record of all proceedings of the commission. The division chief shall receive no additional compensation for such services. (Acts 1993, No. 93-44, p. 78, §18.)