2009 House Bill 5098

Revise Detroit Water Board oversight

Introduced in the House

June 16, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To require that the Detroit water and sewer system be overseen by a Water Accountability Advisory Board that would provide review and oversight of contracting procedures and administration, rates and rate setting procedures, budget, finances, and operations. The board would have three representatives from Detroit, and one from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties. However, the bill does not specify any powers for the board except "review and oversight".

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy