Columbia Right of Regulation ordinance (Charter § 90)

All public utility franchises, whether it be so provided in the ordinance or not, shall be subject to the right of the council to:

1. Repeal the same for misuse or nonuse, or for failure to comply therewith.

2. Require proper and adequate extension of plant and service and the maintenance thereof at the highest practicable standard of efficiency.

3. Establish reasonable standards of service and quality of products, and prevent unjust discrimination in service or rates.

4. Make independent audit and examination of accounts at any time, and require reports annually. 5.

Require continuous and uninterrupted service to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise throughout the entire period thereof.

6. Control and regulate the use of the city streets, alleys, bridges and public places, and the space above and beneath them.

7. Regulate rates, fares and charges and make readjustments thereof from time to time if the same are not regulated by the state.

8. Impose such other regulations from time to time as it may determine to be conducive to the safety, welfare and accommodation of the public.