[Ord. No. 1091, § I, 11-25-2014]
There is hereby established a Department of Public Utilities
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
[Ord. No. 1091, § I, 11-25-2014; Ord. No. 1190, § I, 7-11-2017]
In accordance with Section 23, Paragraph (7) of Chapter 72 of
the Acts of 2013, there shall be a Commissioner of Public Utilities.
[Ord. No. 1091, § I, 11-25-2014]
(1)
The Commissioner of Public Utilities shall ensure compliance with
all utility laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the commonwealth
and the City of Pittsfield pertaining to water supply, wastewater
treatment and solid waste collection and disposal.
(2)
The Commissioner of Public Utilities shall supervise the buildings,
grounds, machinery, equipment, pipes, reservoirs, watersheds, wells
and all pertinent matters relating to water supply and wastewater
treatment.
(3)
The Commissioner of Public Utilities shall be responsible for the
construction, extension, improvement, operation and maintenance of
the water, sewer and wastewater treatment facilities and distributing
systems owned or operated by the City of Pittsfield. The Commissioner
of Public Utilities shall also perform related duties as may be required
or assigned.
