TITLE 7
UTILITIES, PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY

CHAPTER 1
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AND REGULATIONS 1

SECTION:

7-1-1: Creation Of Joint System

7-1-2: Administration

7-1-3: Inspection Of Premises; Authority

7-1-4: Disposition And Use Of Funds

7-1-5: Liens; Filing, Enforcement

 

Notes

1	1. NMSA §§ 3-18-25, 3-26-3, 3-27-1 and 3-53-2.

7-1-1: CREATION OF JOINT SYSTEM:

Creation and establishment by the Village of a joint water and sewer system is hereby declared for the purpose of the management, maintenance, care and operation of the water and sewer system of the Village as a joint operation. (1976 Code § 6-1-1)

7-1-2: ADMINISTRATION:

   A.   Control And Management: The Mayor or his designee shall have the overall control and management of all matters pertaining to the Village water system, and shall perform all acts that may be necessary for the prudent, efficient and economical management and protection of the waterworks, subject to the approval and confirmation of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may prescribe user service rates and other rules and regulations as it may deem necessary. (1976 Code § 6-1-2; amd. 2000 Code)

   B.   Receipts And Deposits: The Village Clerk/Treasurer shall keep a correct account of all receipts, make out all bills for water rents and materials furnished to consumers, collect the same, and deposit the proceeds as collected to the account of the water system fund of the Village, and in accordance with the direction of the Board of Trustees. (1976 Code § 6-1-3)

7-1-3: INSPECTION OF PREMISES; AUTHORITY:

Whenever he deems it necessary for the protection of the public health or safety, the Mayor or his designee may inspect the exterior of buildings of any water consumer for the purpose of examining the condition of all pipes, motor, meters and water fixtures, or the manner in which the water is used. He shall be vigilant to protect and remedy all abuses, whether from waste or other improper use of water. (1976 Code § 6-1-4; amd. 2000 Code; Ord. 398, 4-12-2022)