HB 5410
Relating to requiring quarterly reporting by water and wastewater utilities that are political subdivisions of the state to their governing bodies.
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia’s water and wastewater utilities, which are overseen by political subdivisions like counties and municipalities, to submit quarterly reports to their governing bodies. It also mandates that board members and senior management receive ongoing training in financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices. The training must be provided by the WV Public Service Commission in collaboration with qualified non-profit organizations and state agencies, with refresher courses required periodically.
Key provisions
- Requires quarterly reporting of water and wastewater utilities to governing bodies.
- Mandates 12 hours of initial utility management training for board members and senior managers.
- Requires 6 hours of annual refresher training for board members and senior managers.
- Training must be provided by the WV Public Service Commission and collaborating organizations.
- Non-profit organizations providing training must have at least five years of experience.
- Exempts municipalities/counties that already provide training from formalized training requirements.
- Applies to municipal corporations, combined systems, sanitary boards, and public service districts.
- Focuses training on financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Counties
- Water and Wastewater Utilities
- County Commissions
- Sanitary Boards
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