The municipality owns and operates the municipal electrical system through the Board of Public Works. The Governing Body, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management, and maintenance of the municipal electrical system may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law, on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the tax shall be known as the Electrical Fund and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer. The Utilities Superintendent shall have the direct management and control of the Municipal Electrical Distribution System and shall faithfully carry out the duties of his or her office. The Board of Public Works shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the safe and efficient management of the electrical system subject to the supervision and review of the Governing Body. The Board of Public Works shall by resolution set the rates to be charged for services rendered and shall file the same in the office of the Municipal Clerk and the office of the Utilities Superintendent for public inspection at any reasonable time.
(1972 Code, § 3-602)
Statutory reference:
Municipal utilities, see Neb. RS 16-681 et seq.
Power plants; construction, see Neb. RS 16-673