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The Energy Board shall meet upon there being business to discuss, but no less than once a quarter. All meetings of the Board shall be announced in advance and open to the public. The members shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson annually. An election of officers of the Board shall be held at the first regular meeting at which all members are present following the appointment of a new Board member for a full term, but not later than the second meeting following the appointment. No Board member shall serve as Chairperson for more than three consecutive years. The Power System Director shall cause the records of the Board to be prepared and preserved, and shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board. Every meeting of the Board shall have at least five members in attendance to constitute a quorum, and all official actions of the Board shall require a majority vote of the members of the full Board.
(‘97 Code, § 33.36) (Ord. 23-81, passed 3-16-81; Am. Ord. 2-13, passed 3-5-13; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
(A) The Board shall consult with and advise the City Commission on the operation, management, and control of the municipal power or energy systems, including the operations, maintenance, and distribution divisions thereof, and other related energy matters. Recommendations made by the Board may relate to the following.
(1) Expenditures, revenues, and charges to the power or energy systems.
(2) Annual budget and appropriation ordinances in relation to the power or energy systems.
(3) Relevant power or energy systems bond ordinances.
(4) Capital improvements and expansion plans for the power or energy systems.
(5) Utility rates of the power or energy systems.
(6) Efficient management and use of the power or energy systems and the rules and regulations thereof, including accounting and collection.
(7) Any energy-related issue the Board may deem pertinent to the energy concerns and operations within the jurisdiction of the city.
(B) All actions, functions, and responsibilities of the Energy Board are to be directed generally to those actions, functions, and responsibilities described above, and shall not be inconsistent with the legal requirements of the Charter, state laws, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. The adopted recommendations of the Energy Board shall not be binding, but shall be given priority consideration by the City Commission. All policies or administrative policy pertaining to divisions (1) through (7) above shall first be referred to the Energy Board for their recommendations before being considered by the City Commission. The Board shall submit an annual report on their observations and conclusions in relation to the operation, management, and control of the municipal power or energy systems. The Board shall tour the physical facilities of the municipal power or energy systems not less than once each year and include findings of same in their annual report.
(C) The City Manager, the Law Director, and the Finance Director shall, upon the Board’s request, supply assistance and information and assist the Board in administrative, legal, and financial aspects of the Board’s recommendations and areas of responsibility.
(‘97 Code, § 33.37) (Ord. 23-81, passed 3-16-81; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
BOARD OF HEALTH
(A) There is established and created a Board of Health for the municipal health district constituted by the city, as the boundaries of the city now exist or as hereafter may be extended.
(B) The Board of Health shall be composed of five members, who shall be the members of the City Commission, and shall hold office as City Commissioners, and who shall serve without compensation, and a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. The Mayor shall be the President of the Board of Health by virtue of his or her office. The terms of office of the members of the Board of Health shall be determined by their term of office as City Commissioner.
(‘97 Code, § 33.10) (Ord. C-749, passed 8-4-52; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
The Board of Health shall have such powers as are granted by of Ohio Revised Code and shall also make any other orders, rules and regulations as deemed necessary for the prevention of diseases, for the benefit of public health and the prevention, abatement or suppression of nuisances. Orders, rules and regulations made by the Board of Health shall have the same force and effect as ordinances of the city, as provided by R.C. § 3709.20, and any person who violates or fails to comply with any such orders, rules or regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided by R.C. §§ 3707.48 to 3707.53, inclusive, and R.C. § 3707.99. The Board of Health shall also have the power to assess the cost and expenses for the prevention, abatement and suppression of nuisances, and to certify the cost and expenses to the County Auditor to become a lien against the property so assessed, and to compel proprietors and owners, agents, assignees, occupants or tenants, of the lot or property, house or building, upon or in which the nuisances may be, to abate and remove the same.
(‘97 Code, § 33.11) (Ord. C-749, passed 8-4-52; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
There is hereby created the office of Health Commissioner who, by virtue of his or her office, shall be the City Manager, and shall be responsible to the City Commission, and shall have the powers and duties created by law and by the Ohio Revised Code, the city Charter and the ordinances and resolutions of the city and the Board of Health, and shall be charged with the administration and execution of all matters pertaining to public health and the abatement, suppression and removal of nuisances.
(‘97 Code, § 33.12) (Ord. C-749, passed 8-4-52; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
Cross-reference:
Public Health, see Charter, section 65
(A) There is created the office of Clerk to the Health Commissioner, who shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall perform any duties as ordered by the Health Commissioner, and shall have such powers as may be delegated to the holder of this office by the Health Commissioner.
(‘97 Code, § 33.13)
(B) There is created the office of Public Health Nurse, who shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall perform any duties as ordered by the Health Commissioner, and shall have powers as may be delegated to the holder of this office by the Health Commissioner.
(‘97 Code, § 33.14)
(C) There is created the office of Sanitarian, who shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall perform any duties as ordered by the Health Commissioner, and shall have powers as may be delegated to the holder of this office by the Health Commission.
(‘97 Code, § 33.15) (Ord. C-749, passed 8-4-52; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
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