(A) Establishment and composition. A Public Utilities Commission is hereby established. The Commission shall be composed of seven members, one of whom shall be a member of the Council whose term shall be limited to his or her term of office on the Council. The other six members shall serve staggered three-year terms. The City Manager shall be an ex officio member.
(B) Powers and duties. The Commission shall advise the Council in all matters relating to the operation of the power plant and transmission lines, including necessary improvements and personnel for the management and operation of the system. It shall also advise the city as to the operation and improvement of the water and sewer plants and systems.
(2003 Code, § 2.53)