GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PROPRIETARY DEPARTMENTS

Sec. 600. Creation of Proprietary Departments and Boards.

   (a) Departments Created. The following departments, which shall be known as the Proprietary Departments, are created:

   Airports

   Harbor

   Water and Power

   (b)   Head of Department. Each Proprietary Department shall be under the control and management of a board of commissioners that shall be the head of the department.

   (c)   Applicability. Each Proprietary Department shall be governed by the following:

   (1)   provisions specific to each department set forth in this Article;

   (2)   these General Provisions for Proprietary Departments;

   (3)   the General Provisions for Departments contained in Article V, to the extent not inconsistent with this Article; and

   (4)   other provisions of the Charter applicable to departments and boards to the extent not inconsistent with this Article.

Sec. 601. Departmental Purposes.

   The boards and general managers shall operate the Proprietary Departments for the following purposes, which shall be known as the Departmental Purposes:

      Airports:   In connection with, or for the promotion and accommodation of air commerce and air navigation.

      Harbor:   In connection with, or for the promotion and accommodation of maritime commerce, navigation, and fishery.

      Water and Power:   In connection with, or for the production and delivery of water and electric power, and for the promotion of the conservation of water and power resources.