[Adopted 4-4-1994 ATM by Art. 15, approved 6-13-1994]
The production, acquisition and delivery of
high quality drinking water through the public water system are priority
goals of the townspeople of North Reading. Accordingly, it is imperative
that related decisions be made by Town officials focused on these
goals. Therefore, the following by-law is established to provide for
a Water Commission with the authority and responsibilities specified.
[Amended 6-4-2018 ATM
by Art. 28, approved 9-21-2018]
A Water Commission consisting of five regular
members shall be appointed for three year terms by the Select Board.
Initially, the five members shall be appointed as follows: 2 terms
for three years, 2 terms for two years, one term for one year. Thereafter,
the Select Board shall annually fill the expiring term. The Select
Board shall also appoint two alternate members for not more than three
years.
A.Â
The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations pertaining
to the distribution and use of water by the Town.
B.Â
(1)Â
Recommend rate and charges for water use to the Select
Board.
[Amended 6-4-2018 ATM
by Art. 28, approved 9-21-2018]
(2)Â
Adopt a capital plan setting forth the cost, scheduling
and financing of capital improvements and associated efforts addressing
the needs of the water system.
(3)Â
Adopt an annual operating budget delineating the costs
of staffing, goods and services needed to operate the water system,
and the amount and sources of revenue needed to adequately fund the
enterprise.
C.Â
The capital plan and annual operating budgets so adopted
shall be submitted to the Town Administrator consistent with the provisions
of the Town Charter.
The Commission shall work with the Town Administrator,
in a manner consistent with the Town Charter, to provide for staff,
technical, management and administrative resources, and for the procurement
of goods and services sufficient to meet the daily operational needs
of the water enterprise.
