Utility Advisory Board

Resolution 2299 A Resolution Establishing a Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board is charged with the following:

(a) Review and make recommendations to the Assembly and Manager on all matters pertaining to the operation of the water system and the wastewater system, to the end that the consuming public is provided with the best possible service consistent with good utility management and cost containment;

(b) Review annual budgets and funding plans and make recommendations for the efficient and economical operation of the water system and the wastewater system including bond issues, staffing, fiscal matters, and public relations; -2- Res. 2299

(c) Make recommendations on long-range planning for system expansion replacement, and priorities to meet future needs of the water and wastewater systems;

(d.) Make recommendations on water and wastewater utility rates to ensure that the rates are equitable and sufficient to pay for operation, maintenance, debt reduction, system replacement, and utility reserves necessary to ensure sustainable public utilities;

(e) Make recommendations on measures to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the water and wastewater utility operations; and (fl Perform such other duties and functions related to the utilities as the Assembly or the Manager may request.