The Director of Public Utilities shall have the duty and obligation to perform the following:
(a) Conduct a continuous study of rates and charges established and charged by all public utilities operating within the City.
(b) Investigate any and all complaints made by citizens of alleged overcharging or imposition of unreasonable rates or charges by any public utilities operating in the City.
(c) To keep a record of all franchises, renewals and extensions granted by the City.
(d) To make, wherever necessary, physical evaluation of the plants and equipment of all public utilities and to keep continuous records of all additions or extensions to such plants and equipment of such utilities.
(e) To initiate intervention, where deemed necessary, and represent the City, its citizens, residents and persons in hearings and other matters now before or hereinafter brought before the State Public Utilities Commission, and to submit to the Mayor such reports, advice, suggestions or recommendations in connection with public utilities as are conducive to the public welfare.
(f) To examine and audit bills for service rendered by any public utility operating in the City and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Charter, ordinance of Council or the Mayor.
(g) To manage the water and sewage collection, treatment distribution and administration systems operated by the City of Toledo.
(h) To manage the enforcement of pollution control and environmental protection ordinances of the City of Toledo and, where appropriate, the State of Ohio and the United States.
(i) To establish and enforce such bylaws and regulations, and appoint, authorize or assign any rights or duties, as may be deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties and obligations provided for in this chapter.
(j) To represent the City on the Regional Water Commission and provide necessary information and support for the Regional Water Commission to exercise its powers and duties under the Charter, including the review of proposed water rates and the utility's capital improvement budget.
(Ord. 286-22. Passed 7-19-22.)