Title
Approval of Modifications to the Board of Public Utilities Procedural Rules
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve the revised Procedural Rules and each member of the Board of Public Utilities sign the “Annual Reaffirmation of the Procedural Rules” signature sheet (Appendix A to the PR). A blank copy will be circulated to members after the meeting for signature.
Utilities Manager's Recommendation
The Utilities Manager recommends that the Board approve the motion as presented.
Body
During the July 2023 work session, the County Attorney's office presented suggested changes to the Board of Public Utilities Procedural Rules. Those marked changes are included here for board consideration. Additionally, the Utilities Manager recommends modifying section 4.6 Rate Ordinances to change the requirement for presenting rate changes to the Board of Public Utilities from "one month prior to the public hearing" to "the BPU meeting prior to the public hearing." This change is requested because there are often less than 30 days between monthly BPU meetings.
Alternatives
The Board can reject the suggested changes and the Board of Public Utilities Procedural Rules would remain in effect as previously published.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
None
Attachments
A - Board of Public Utilities Procedural Rules Redline
B - Appendix A - Reaffirmation Signature Sheet