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Board reviews proposed governance changes; staff urges review before potential charter vote
Summary
Board members discussed a staff presentation on moving from the current Public Utility Advisory Board model toward a utility board structure and the timetable for a possible charter-change vote, with staff asking members to review the recommended governance model ahead of council decisions.
Board members discussed staff proposals for a different governance structure for city utilities and a potential charter amendment at the Jan. 16 meeting.
The discussion: Staff presented a preliminary governance model adapted from other municipal utilities that would change the role and responsibilities of the advisory board and shift some budget and capital program responsibilities to a dedicated utility board. "The…
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