HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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(3) FOR COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION
OF AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE BETWEEN THE
WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY DISTRICT OR COMMISSION
AND OTHER PARTIES;

(4) THAT ALL ORDERS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS MADE
BY ANY WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY DISTRICT OR
COMMISSION THAT IS ABOLISHED SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL
REVOKED OR MODIFIED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND

(5) THAT ALL MATTERS PENDING BEFORE ANY WATER OR
SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY DISTRICT OR COMMISSION THAT IS
ABOLISHED MAY CONTINUE AND SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE NEW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 25, § 9C(d).

The only changes are in style.

9-1205. SAME — REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS.

BEFORE ABOLISHING ANY WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR
SANITARY DISTRICT OR COMMISSION, THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAY REQUEST THAT THE WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY
DISTRICT OR COMMISSION PROVIDE LISTS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE
INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION TO ASSIST THE COMMISSIONERS IN
COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF § 9-1204 OF THIS
SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 25, § 9C(e).

The only changes are in style.

9-1206. SAME -- EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

IF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABOLISH AN EXISTING WATER
OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY DISTRICT OR COMMISSION, THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHALL THEN EXERCISE THE POWERS OF A
WATER OR SEWER AUTHORITY OR SANITARY DISTRICT OR COMMISSION,
INCLUDING THE POWERS:

(1) TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER AND
SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT;

(2) TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN
WHATEVER WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSIDER TO BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSARY TO
PROTECT THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE COUNTY; AND

(3) TO SET RATES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR
WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES AND BENEFITS.