| Reservoir representation: Board makeup could change A bill that would radically change the makeup of a state agency's governing board could make its way to a vote in the Senate early next week. During most of the years between 2007-10, the district managed to bring in slightly more revenue than it spent. The enterprise fund, which covers water and sewer for residents along with costs that come with maintaining those systems, was designed to be self-sustainable, Sigman said. "All in all, the will of the Legislature is our command," he said. Sigman pointed out Hinds County also paid to get more than $36 million of the original $50 million bond used to construct the reservoir and dam in the 1960s. 3 percent, creating a 169. During that time, the study found that operating expenses for the same fund grew 4. " While HB 662 mirrors the board makeup provision in Harkins' proposal, other language in the bill would give the district's board broader powers in bringing in more revenue and enforcing codes. 4 million. The district oversees maintenance, yet it does not receive state tax dollars to help in its mission, according to the Stennis report. The main issue is how to generate new revenue without receiving tax funds. Instead, the district operates mainly on funds receive |
Friday 2 March 2012
Reservoir representation: Board makeup could change
