(a) It shall be the duty and function of the committee to analyze the status of municipal government in Alabama and to make recommendations for legislation and constitutional revision which it considers necessary or desirable to enable the municipal governments of this state to more adequately meet and furnish the services and requirements of their citizens.
(b) In reviewing the status and the laws of municipal governments in Alabama, the committee shall consider and make studies of, but shall not limit its consideration, to the following items:
(1) An assessment and study of the impact of reduced federal funds and the problems to municipalities created thereby; the study to suggest methods whereby municipalities may continue furnishing services notwithstanding the reduction of federal assistance; the study also to include a review of the block grant delivery system of federal assistance.
(2) A study and assessment of the problems faced by municipalities because of the mounting problems connected with sanitary sewage (waste water) disposal and a suggested avenue of meeting the tremendous expenses connected with such disposal; and a suggested funding mechanism to cover the cost of disposal.
(3) A study of hazardous waste disposal and suggested solutions of the problems created by hazardous wastes.
(4) A study of the infrastructure needs of Alabama towns and cities with particular emphasis on the study of road and street systems and their maintenance and repair.
(5) A review with recommendations as to how municipalities can best improve the delivery of services of all types to their citizens.
(c) The committee shall submit its recommendations by the fifth legislative day of each regular session of the Legislature. The committee may make additional recommendations and submit studies and reports to the Legislature at any time.
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