Fulton Established; duties ordinance (§ 114-51)

(a) There is established, in accordance with article VI section 6.1(i) of the Charter, a board of public utilities.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be as follows:

(1) The board shall have authority as provided in RSMo 91.540 with regard to rate setting. Recommendations for utility rate structures, increases or decreases in rates shall be made by the board to the city council when the board shall deem it appropriate. Before the city council shall finally pass any change in any rate or rate structure, it shall receive a recommendation from the board. The board shall review the rates annually of each utility operated by the city as a part of the budget process. A rate-setting policy shall be established by the council after receiving a recommendation from the board.

(2) The utility board shall review capital improvement requests, preliminary budget and salary structures as they may pertain to the utility department prior to submission to the city council and shall make such recommendations to the city council as it deems appropriate.

(3) The board shall sit in advisement with the mayor and director of administration in the selection of the superintendent of utilities. The board shall participate in:

a. The development of the job description for the superintendent of utilities.

b. The interview of candidates for the position.

c. Such other decision making process as may be necessary in filling the position of superintendent of utilities.

(4) The board shall act to set all technical policy and review technical operational activity not inconsistent with the Charter or ordinances of the city. At a minimum it shall:

a. Develop long range plans for the utility departments.

b. Develop plans for system enhancement.

c. Participate in the development of policies unique to the utility department before they are adopted or implemented.

d. Provide recommendations for all utility system extension policies.

(5)

The board shall also have such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the mayor, city council or the director of administration.