City of Industry Municipal Code Ch. 13.01 Waterworks System Administration

The waterworks system of the city shall consist of the entire waterworks system of said city whether, located within said city or beyond the boundaries of said city which has been acquired, constructed and financed by said city together with all improvements and extensions to said system later constructed or acquired.

(Ord. 400 § 2, 1977)

The management and operation of the waterworks system shall be vested in the waterworks management board, which shall be composed of three members appointed by the mayor and serving at the pleasure of the city council. The membership of the waterworks management board may include members of the city council or other qualified persons as determined by the city council. The waterworks management board shall fix the level and type of service to be supplied to consumers, provide for the collection of charges for the same, provide rules and regulations in respect to the use of said service not inconsistent with this title, determine and fix water rates, and do all things necessary and proper to maintain and preserve the waterworks system in good repair and working order. The city council may carry out its duties as provided in this section by contract with any person, firm, corporation, nonprofit association or corporation for the maintenance, operation and management of the waterworks system. The waterworks management board shall adopt bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its meetings, which are subject to the provisions of Chapter 9, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code, and shall adopt such other rules and regulations necessary or convenient to carry into effect the powers and purposes of this title.

(Ord. 400 § 2, 1977; Ord. 419 § 1, 1978)

The city council may by resolution determine and provide for the issuance of bonds for funds to acquire, construct, improve or finance the waterworks system including any and all expenses incidental thereto in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, except that the city council may by resolution authorize the issuance of such bonds without first submitting the proposition of issuing such bonds to the qualified voters of the city.

(Ord. 400 § 2, 1977)

The waterworks management board shall have the authority to pay demands against the city for the operation and maintenance of the water system, pursuant to procedures established by the board. Said demands shall be audited by the board who shall determine whether each demand is proper. No warrant shall be issued without two signatures, at least one of which shall be a member of the board.

(Ord. 434 § 1, 1979)