The intent and purpose of this chapter is to form a utility to provide electrical and natural gas utility services for customers both within and without the corporate limits of the city who voluntarily choose either utility service. These utility services would be competitive with those offered by private utility companies, and will make customer choice available to residents and businesses in the city on a free choice basis. Under Montana law and particularly the city's self-government powers, the city has the legal authority to create this electrical and natural gas utility. (Ord. 2841, 6-1-1998)