In additional to the powers and duties enumerated above, the Sewage Enforcement Agency shall:
(A) Prepare and adopt bylaws that:
(1) Define the method by which (future) Agency representatives will be appointed;
(2) Set forth the method by which the Agency will conduct business;
(3) Establish a quorum for the conduct of business;
(4) Establish meeting times and date;
(5) Define the manner in which vacancies will be filled;
(6) Create any necessary subcommittees;
(7) Establish fees for the various permits and services performed by the Agency or its staff; and
(8) Create a hearing board to conduct hearings regarding permit denials and other SEO actions.
(B) Prepare and adopt an annual budget;
(C) Prepare an annual application to obtain a reimbursement grant from the Department;
(D) Prepare and submit annual reports to participating municipalities;
(E) Hire, fire, promote and discipline personnel necessary to conduct the business of the Agency and set their rate of compensation;
(F) Create a package of employee benefits, including:
(1) Sick and/or vacation leave and/or paid holidays; and
(2) Health and/or life and/or disability insurance.
(G) Create an employee’s manual containing job descriptions, qualifications for employment and pay scales; and
(H) Secure by contract, or other arrangement, legal counsel and the services of other professionals, as may be necessary or desirable to advance the work of the agency.
(Ord. 685, passed 2-22-2012)