Major changes are coming to the Lake Norman Marine Commission that expand its board and strengthen its charter, which officials hope will improve water safety for boaters.
State lawmakers on Monday dissolved the previous 56-year-old entity and introduced a bill that creates a new commission format with nine members, including two from each surrounding counties — Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg.
The ninth member, an at-large-commissioner, must have proficient knowledge of boater safety protocols, according to the bill introduced by Sens. Vickie Sawyer and Ted Alexander…