(A) There is established the Utility Commission of the city, which shall consist of five total members including two members shall be residents of the city who have resided therein for not less than one year preceding the date of their appointment and, an additional two members who may be residents and/or customers of the Utility Commission. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. An additional member of the Utility Commission shall be appointed from the membership of the City Council and shall constitute the fifth member of the Utility Commission.
(B) The Utility Commission shall be responsible for providing a system of water and sewer to the citizens of the city. Although water systems other than those of this Commission serve some of the citizens of the city, it is the responsibility of the Commission to provide a system of potable water to the citizens and businesses of the city and it is the intent of the Commission to provide such services to any areas of the city that do not have water as possible as determined by the Commission. The City Council states that it is the mission of the Commission to provide the city with water and sewer; establish and regulate public cisterns, hydrants and reservoirs, with and beyond the limits of the city, for the extinguishment of fires and the convenience of the inhabitants; prevent the unnecessary waste of water; and to change, relocate and establish water and sewer service within and beyond the city limits.
(Ord. 2-83, passed 2-21-1983; Ord. 22-2006, passed 10-1-2006; Ord. 1-2024, passed 2-5-2024)