CHAPTER 12
WATER ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
5-12-101 Board Established.
5-12-102 Term of Office.
5-12-103 Qualifications.
5-12-104 Organization.
5-12-105 Powers and Duties.
5-12-106 Subcommittees Authorized.
5-12-101 Board Established.
There is hereby established a Water Advisory Board which shall have five (5) to nine (9) members of the general public appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, except that the City may make provision for payment of necessary expenses incurred by them in carrying out the duties specified in this Chapter.
One (1) member of the City Council to be designated by the Mayor and one (1) alternate member selected from the City Council shall be assigned to attend the Water Advisory Board meetings. City Council members shall serve as non-voting members of the Board. In addition, selected staff members shall attend board meetings.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)
5-12-102 Term of Office.
Each member of the Water Advisory Board, except the City Council members who serve on the Board, shall serve for a term of four (4) years and until his successor is appointed; provided, that the members first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of the members shall be staggered to expire every two (2) years. The term of the City Council members who sit on the Water Advisory Board shall be for two (2) year segments concurrent with the term on the Council. The term of office of each member shall commence on the first day of April in the year in which such member is appointed. Water Advisory Board members serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)
5-12-103 Qualifications.
All members of the Board shall be residents of the City of Springville or shall be a representative of a business which owns real property in the City of Springville. However, one member may be appointed from any service area Springville maintains outside of the City of Springville.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)
5-12-104 Organization.
The Water Advisory Board shall elect its own chairman and secretary from its membership and shall appoint all other officers necessary, for terms of one (1) year, and may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business consistent with the City Code. The Water Advisory Board should meet as often as necessary to conduct necessary business. Written minutes shall be kept of each meeting and the minutes shall be forwarded to the City Council for their review.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)
5-12-105 Powers and Duties.
The Water Advisory Board shall be an advisory board only. Duties of the Water Advisory Board shall include the following:
(1) Advise the City Council on long range planning and policy matters related to the Water system and acquisition and development of Water resources;
(2) Advise the City Council on long range planning and policy matters related to the waste water system and acquisition and development of waste water resources;
(3) Advise the City Council on long range planning and policy matters related to the secondary water system and acquisition and development of secondary water resources;
(4) Advise and make recommendation to the City Council concerning water, secondary water and waste water rates; and
(3) Perform any other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Mayor.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)
5-12-106 Subcommittees Authorized.
Upon a majority vote of the members of the Water Advisory Board, subcommittees may be established to oversee specific areas of concern to the Board. In authorizing a subcommittee, the Board should establish rules and procedures for members, terms and duties of the subcommittee. All subcommittee members shall be members of the Board.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 3-02; amended by Ordinance No 26-06)