Official Text and Analysis.

Modifies provisions governing the annual statement of capitalized assets prepared by a board of county commissioners. Eliminates provisions requiring board of county commissioner members to obtain approval of their compensation claims from both the board and a superior court judge. Provides that the clerk of the county legislative authority is responsible for advertising bid proposals for the official county newspaper. Removes the requirement that county election officials publish notice declaring a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority (RFA) formed within 15 days after certification of election results. Modifies coroner record keeping requirements. Provides a process for filling vacancies on the board of directors of a county pollution control authority via mail.

Restores the requirement that the inventory of capitalized assets be verified under oath. Restores the language making it a gross misdemeanor for a county commissioner to fail to file the inventory of capitalized assets or willfully make a false or incorrect statement in the inventory. Restores the authorization for a taxpayer in the county to institute an action to remove a county commissioner.