There is hereby established the Alabama Water Resources Council. The Water Resources Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Office of Water Resources and shall be comprised of one representative appointed by each of the following entities: The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Soil and Water Conservation Committee, the Alabama State Port Authority, the Geological Survey of Alabama, and the Water Resource Research Institute. From time to time, the division chief may request any other state agency to appoint a representative to the Water Resources Council. The Water Resources Council shall advise the Office of Water Resources on all matters concerning the waters of the state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-1 - Short Title.
Section 9-10B-2 - Legislative Findings; Exemptions.
Section 9-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 9-10B-4 - Office of Water Resources Created.
Section 9-10B-5 - Functions and Duties of Office of Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-6 - Negotiation and Consummation of Interstate Compacts.
Section 9-10B-7 - Office Headed by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-8 - Power and Authority of Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-9 - Recommendation of Proposed Rules by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-10 - Establishment of Technical or Other Advisory Committees.
Section 9-10B-11 - Determination of Number of Employees Needed.
Section 9-10B-12 - Water Resources Commission Created; Membership.
Section 9-10B-13 - Terms of Members of Commission.
Section 9-10B-14 - Expiration of Term or Vacancy on Commission; Succession; Appointment.
Section 9-10B-15 - Chairperson of Commission; Length of Term; Successor.
Section 9-10B-16 - Duties of Commission.
Section 9-10B-17 - Remuneration of Commission; Meetings; Division Chief as Ex Officio Secretary.
Section 9-10B-26 - Effect of Chapter on Other State Departments and Agencies.
Section 9-10B-27 - Effect of Chapter on Water Use Rights of Riparian Land Owners.
Section 9-10B-28 - Expenditure of Appropriations.
Section 9-10B-29 - Charging Fees or Taxes.
Section 9-10B-30 - Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.