(1) 
The director is vested with the authority to manage and operate the PHUGA sewer system utility.
(2) 
The director may delegate their authority, or any portion of authority, as is necessary to perform the director's responsibilities and duties with respect to the PHUGA sewer system utility.
(3) 
The director is authorized to negotiate and present to the board of county commissioners any interlocal agreement necessary to perform the director's responsibilities and duties for management and supervision of the PHUGA sewer system utility.
(4) 
The director shall retain appropriate personnel, conduct inspections, issue appropriate sewer connection permits, maintain necessary records and files, establish and collect sewer service charges, and do or cause to be done all things necessary and proper for the administration and enforcement of this PHUGA sewer utility code.
(5) 
The director shall keep and maintain records of:
(a) 
All sewer connection permits, construction drawings, and inspection reports related to installation, operation and maintenance of the PHUGA sewer system;
(b) 
All repair records, including but not limited to repair of sewer lines, sides sewers, building sewers, grinder pumps, electrical panel work, and on-site sewage system decommissioning; and
(c) 
Any other related construction work, equipment inventory, and other records necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the PHUGA sewer system.
(6) 
The director is authorized to promulgate rules, policies or procedures as may be necessary to administer and enforce this PHUGA utility code, including, but not limited to, administrative rules, forms, the PHUGA sewer manual and other technical manuals necessary for the function and operation of the PHUGA sewer system utility.
(7) 
The director may be delegated additional authority to conduct activities as necessary to protect health and safety by motion of the board of county commissioners.
(Ord. 7-24 § 3 (Appx. A))
The following technical documents and standards are adopted and incorporated by reference for purposes of this PHUGA sewer system code:
(1) 
Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan (2008) and Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan Update and Appendices (Feb. 2021), as may be amended or updated.
(2) 
Port Hadlock UGA Sewer System Design Standards and Plans Manual as may be amended or updated by the director.
(3) 
State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Criteria for Sewage Works Design (The Orange Book) (2022), as may be amended or updated.
(4) 
State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Reclaimed Water Facilities Manual (The Purple Book) (2019), as may be amended or updated.
(5) 
Jefferson County Department of Environmental Health, On-Site Sewage System Management Plan (2007), as may be amended or updated.
(6) 
Jefferson County Department of Community Development, Comprehensive Plan, 2018, as may be amended or updated.
(7) 
Chapter 51-56 WAC – Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards. The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference with the additions, deletions, and exceptions noted in the Washington Administrative Code.
(8) 
Chapter 8.15 JCC (On-Site Sewage Code).
(9) 
Chapter 246-272A WAC (on-site sewage system regulation).
(Ord. 7-24 § 3 (Appx. A))