There shall be, or continue to be, a Water Pollution Control
Authority, hereinafter referred to as "the Authority" or "the WPCA,"
consisting of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Sewer Commissioners,
whose members shall be chosen according to the Charter of the Town
of Windsor Locks and the Connecticut General Statutes as they may
be amended from time to time. The Town Engineer and Superintendent
shall be ex officio members of the Authority without voting privileges.
At its first meeting following the installation of the Board
of Selectmen chosen at the biennial municipal election, but not more
than 30 days thereafter, the Authority, by simple majority vote of
the members present and voting, shall choose from its members a President,
Vice President and Secretary to serve until new officers are selected.
Should a vacancy in any of these offices occur, the members shall
fill the position at their next regular or special meeting, by simple
majority vote of the members present and voting.
The Water Pollution Control Authority shall possess, and may
delegate as it deems necessary or expedient, all the powers necessary
to meet the requirements of the various federal, state and municipal
laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and directives establishing the
responsibilities of the Authority. These powers shall include, but
not be limited to, hiring and discharge of employees, entering into
contracts and agreements, issuing of bonds and notes, establishing
fees and fee schedules, filing and removing of real estate liens,
and developing and implementing regulations.