The Municipal Utility Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, shall consist of the Mayor and four members to be appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. The Commission members shall include two qualified voters of the City and two members of City Council, all of whom shall have voting authority. Any proposed appointment to the Commission shall be disclosed to City Council at least one meeting prior to the appointment being voted upon by City Council. Those members of City Council nominated to serve on the Commission shall recuse themselves from voting on their approval by City Council. Appointed Council Members shall serve a term of four years or the duration of the current term of City Council if less than four years. One qualified voter shall be appointed for a term of three years and one for a term of five years. Members may be reappointed. The Mayor shall act as chairman of the combined utility and in the Mayor’s absence, the vice Mayor shall fulfill such obligation. As chairman, the Mayor shall act as the chief executive officer of the combined utility and shall from time to time recommend to the Commission such measures as he may deem needful for the welfare of the combined utility. He shall be responsible for the daily management of finances, personnel and operations subject to the direction and approval of the Commission.
(Ord. 2005-20. Passed 10-17-05.)