POLITICSJul 30 · 22:57 UTCVERITE NEWSMaya Bell

City Council committees advance sweeping changes to Sewerage & Water Board

New Orleans City Council committees advanced measures to increase city oversight of the Sewerage & Water Board, including a resolution for a financial audit and changes following House Bill 1243, which grants the city control over the utility’s governing board. The proposed changes require a citywide election to amend the charter, and the council will vote on the measures next Thursday.

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