(A) A Utilities Commission composed of 7 members is established for the management and operation of the municipal utilities of the city under the general supervision of the Council. The term MUNICIPAL UTILITIES as used in this section shall include the Water Department, the Electric Department, the Cable TV Department and the Sanitary Sewer Department.
(B) The duties of the Utilities Commission are as follows.
(1) Rules and regulations. The Utilities Commission may ascertain and fix just and reasonable standards, classifications, rules, regulations, practices, and rates for the operation, maintenance, and delivery of municipal utility services; the standards, classifications, rules, regulations, practices, and rates shall be effective when adopted by resolution of the Council. (Ord. 12, 5th Series, eff. 8-7-1991)
(2) Proposed budget. The Commission shall annually on or before September 15 prepare estimates of the necessary expenditures and anticipated receipts for each of its departments for the ensuing year. The estimate shall be in the form required under City Charter, § 7.05 and shall be submitted to the City Administrator for his assistance in preparing the estimates for the annual budget of the city.
(3) Studies, investigations and recommendations. The Utilities Commission shall make such studies, investigations and recommendations to the Council on all aspects of municipal utilities, including but not limited to rates, capital improvements, employee education and training, and maintenance and modernization.
(4) Reports. The Commission shall report to the Council, quarterly or more often as the Council shall direct, on its management of the affairs of the municipal utilities.
(5) Meetings. The Commission shall hold regular monthly meetings at a time established and approved by the Council and shall hold such special meetings as necessary for the conduct of its business.
(1998 Code, § 2.10)