[R.O. 2011 §27.210; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.210), 7-18-2012]
There is hereby established the Savannah Public Utility Advisory
Board. The purpose of such Board is to aid and assist the Board of
Aldermen in administering and managing the City's utility operations
and future developments.
[R.O. 2011 §27.220; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.220), 7-18-2012]
The Mayor with the approval of the Board of Aldermen shall appoint
five (5) members to the Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board.
[R.O. 2011 §27.230; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.230), 7-18-2012]
A.
The
members of the Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall hold office:
two (2) for three (3) years, two (2) for two (2) years and one (1)
for one (1) year from the first (1st) of September following their
appointment. Three (3) members of the Savannah Public Utility Advisory
Board must reside within the City limits and be residential customers
of the City's utilities. Two (2) members of the Savannah Public Utility
Advisory Board may reside outside the City limits, but must be either
a commercial customer of the City's utilities or an out-of-town residential
customer of the City's utilities.
B.
The
Mayor, with the consent of the Board of Aldermen, shall appointment
members to fill any vacancy. The Mayor may, with the consent of the
Board of Aldermen, remove any Board member for misconduct or neglect
of duty.
[R.O. 2011 §27.240; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.240), 7-18-2012]
The Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall immediately
after their appointment meet and organize by the election of a Chairman,
Vice Chairman and Secretary. All members of the Board shall have voting
privileges. The Board shall meet as deemed necessary.
[R.O. 2011 §27.250; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.250), 7-18-2012]
Vacancies on the Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board occasioned
by removal, resignation or otherwise shall be reported to the Board
of Aldermen and be filled in like manner as original appointments
and no members shall receive compensation.
[R.O. 2011 §27.260; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.260), 7-18-2012]
The Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall propose and
recommend such bylaws, rules and regulations for its guidance. All
proposed bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be in writing and shall
be submitted to the Board of Aldermen for approval.
[R.O. 2011 §27.270; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.270), 7-18-2012]
A.
The
Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall:
1.
Learn and understand the basic financial and technical operations
of the water treatment plant and the wastewater plant.
2.
Learn and understand the basic infrastructure of the water and wastewater
system.
3.
Review utility rates on an annual basis, including rate recommendations
from City staff.
4.
Make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen regarding rate and
fee adjustments.
5.
Learn and understand Federal and State regulations regarding the
operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater plants.
6.
Assist in communicating timely and pertinent information to the public.
[R.O. 2011 §27.280; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.280), 7-18-2012]
The Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall make on or
before the first (1st) of September an annual report to the Board
of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2011 §27.290; Ord. No. 2564 §1(27.290), 7-18-2012]
All meetings of the Savannah Public Utility Advisory Board shall
be open to the public and reasonable notice of said meetings shall
be given.
