Azusa Municipal Code Div. 5 Utility Board

There is established and created a utility board ("board").

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01)

The board shall consist of five members. The city council may choose by a majority vote of the council to appoint its five members as the ex officio members of the board. All members shall be appointed by a majority of the city council and shall serve pursuant to section 2-32. Members of the board may be removed pursuant to section 2-32.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01; Ord. No. 01-07, § 1, 10-4-01)

When the board members are acting in their capacity as both members of the board and members of the city council, the board, acting jointly with the city council, shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To establish electric power and water rates, capacity and connection charges, meter charges and such other fees and charges as may be appropriate and to generally regulate, control, manage, renew, repair and extend the water system and the electric power generation and distribution system of the City of Azusa.

(2) To make rules and regulations governing the conduct of the board and its members and the employees of Azusa Light and Water.

(3) To control and order the expenditure of all money received from the sale or use of water and electric power for defraying of expenses, maintenance, repairs, construction, extension and operation of the water and electric power system and for any expenses for additions to same.

(4) To supply Azusa Light and Water's customers with water and electric power for any and all purposes and adopt all necessary rules and regulations for the provision of service.

(5) To enter into contracts with any public or private agency for the exchange of water or electric power, provided that any such water or electric power so exchanged by the city shall be repaid in full to the city within a reasonable period.

(6) To hold, lease, acquire and purchase property in the name of the city.

(7) To dispose of property surplus to the needs of the water or electric power systems, provided that any sale, lease or disposal of its assets, including property used in the generation of electrical energy, other than those unnecessary to the operation of the water and electric power systems.

(8) To engage such legal services as may be required or require the services of the city attorney.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01; Ord. No. 01-07, § 2, 10-4-01)

The board shall elect one of its members as chairperson, one as vice chairperson, and one as secretary. Each of these three board officers shall hold office for one year and until their successors are appointed. Initially, officers shall be selected no later than the second meeting of the board following its appointment. Subsequent selection of the officers shall occur no later than the second meeting following the selection of the mayor pro tem of the city council. The secretary may delegate to the city clerk duties such as making tape or other recordings of meetings of the board and developing draft minutes of such meetings for consideration and possible approval by the board.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01; Ord. No. 01-07, § 3, 10-4-01)

The board shall establish a regular time and place of meeting and shall meet regularly at least once a month or more frequently as workload requires. The regular place of meeting shall be in the Azusa Light and Water building. At least once every three months, or more frequently if the board desires, the board may meet in other places and locations throughout the city for the purpose of encouraging interest and facilitating attendance by people in the various neighborhoods in the city at the meetings.

Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by three members of the board, upon personal notice being given to all members or written notice being mailed to each member and received at least 36 hours prior to such meeting, unless such notice is waived in writing.

All board meetings, and agendas for such meetings, shall be publicized in advance by written notice given to newspapers serving the city at least three days prior to regular meetings and at the same time as members are notified of special meetings. In addition, notice of meetings shall be posted regularly at locations normally utilized by the city for such purposes.

All meetings shall be open to the public pursuant to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.) The board shall cause to be kept a proper record of its proceedings. The records and files of the board and its officers shall include, but not be limited to, all official correspondence, or copies thereof, to and from the board and its members received in their official capacities and shall be kept open for inspection by the public at reasonable times in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01)

The members of the board may receive technological support in the form of hardware, software or reimbursement for telecommunications services used in connection with serving on the board. Members shall also be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the board.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01)

While the board members are acting in their capacity as both members of the board and members of the city council, the board shall initially adopt a budget for Azusa Light and Water within four months of its first meeting, and thereafter shall annually adopt a budget for Azusa Light and Water, showing the expected expenses and revenues of the water and electric power enterprise. The city manager will present the budget to the board for adoption. The annual budget shall be incorporated into the budget of the city.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01; Ord. No. 01-07, § 4, 10-4-01)

While the board members are acting in their capacity as both members of the board and members of the city council, the board may approve and authorize loans to or from the funds subject to its control from or to city funds on a temporary basis.

(Ord. No. 01-03, § 1, 5-21-01; Ord. No. 01-07, § 5, 10-4-01)