The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this code shall not affect the validity of any part of this code which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993)
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council has the power to amend this code at any time. The Tribal Council shall act upon proposed amendments to this code, submitted for action by the Utility Board, by approval or disapproval of such proposed amendments.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to change the name of the “Utility Committee” to “Utility Board” to more accurately reflect its authority and independence.)
No employee, officer, contractor or agent of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is authorized to suspend or alter any of the provisions of this code without the formal approval of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) has been included in Appendix 1 to guide personnel response to ordinary and unusual system malfunctions. The elements in this ERP include standard operating procedures, emergency alert rosters, lists of equipment supplies, technical representatives, adjacent utilities, and special needs customers. Proper staffing, training, and communication, as well as maintenance of suitable repair parts inventory, are also basic to the plan.
The Emergency Response Plan in Appendix 1 consists of a Vulnerability Assessment, Contingency Plan, and Emergency Response Procedures. The Vulnerability Assessment evaluates the system and potential disasters most likely to affect the Utility. The Contingency Plan summarizes the appropriate actions, priorities, and alert rosters necessary for the Utility Board. The Utility Department should develop a list of priority service customers, such as kidney dialysis patients, medical centers, or other special use customers in case of an emergency. The Utility Department should maintain supplies and repair materials on hand and have a list of emergency telephone numbers for local equipment suppliers, and adjacent utilities.
An emergency working agreement with a reputable local electrical, pump/motor repair company for support should be maintained.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to change the name of the “Utility Committee” to “Utility Board” to more accurately reflect its authority and independence.)
The Utility Department shall follow a routine schedule of monitoring and maintaining the facilities within its different systems. Good preventative maintenance is both cost-effective and a deterrent to emergency conditions. Following a set schedule of maintenance activities ensures efficient and reliable system operations and extended life of mechanical equipment. Maintenance forms have been combined with other suggested record keeping documents to ensure a good schedule of system maintenance. Appendix 2 summarizes the suggested routine and preventative maintenance activities and forms.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995)
The Utility Board has authority to develop procedures to sample and monitor the Tribe’s water supply.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to change the name of the “Utility Committee” to “Utility Board” to more accurately reflect its authority and independence.)
All cross connections between the Utility Department water system and another supply of water must be done in compliance with the Cross Connection Control Policy.
(Res. 92A 026, 2/11/1992; amended by Res. 93-A-043, 6/8/1993; amended by Res. 95-A-082, 9/20/1995; amended by Res. 23-A-110, 9/5/2023, to add reference to the Tribe’s Cross Connection Control Policy.)