Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not specify what happens to water districts with more than 90,000 residents after January 1, 2032.
Water District Director Pay Limits
This law allows large water districts to pay their board members for up to 15 days a month instead of the current limit of 10, but only until January 2032 and with new reporting rules.
What This Bill Does
- Allows water districts with at least 90,000 residents to adopt an ordinance paying board members for up to 15 days in a calendar month instead of the current limit of 10 days.
- Sets an end date of January 1, 2032, for this increased payment allowance.
- Requires boards that pay members for more than 10 days a month to annually adopt a written policy explaining why extra paid days are necessary.
Who It Names or Affects
- Water districts with at least 90,000 residents in their area.
- Members of governing boards for those specific water districts.
Terms To Know
- Ordinance
- A local law or rule passed by a government body like a district board.
- Substantial evidence
- Strong facts and proof that support a decision or finding.
Limits and Unknowns
- The increased payment limit ends on January 1, 2032.
- This change only applies to water districts with at least 90,000 residents; smaller districts stay under the old rules of 10 days.