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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The City Charter provides that the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City. The City Council is the policy making authority, and the City Manager is the chief administrative official of the City. The City Manager is appoi nted by the Ci ty Counci 1; however, the r~ayor and members of the Council are elected officials. The City by ordinance may contract with other governmental entities for services or cooperati ve acti vi ti es and may enter into contracts and 1 eases which have been authorized by the City Council. Capital improvements may be financed in whole or in part by issuance of bonds. The Water mai ntenance of Greel ey. Department. and Sewer Department is responsible for the operation and of the entire water system and sanitary sewer system of the City The City Manager appoi nts the Di rector of the Water and Sewer The Water and Sewer Board consists of eight members. Five voting members are appoi nted by the City Council to serve fi ve-year terms. The Mayor; Ci ty Manager, and Director of Finance are nonvoting members. One of the appointed members is elected chairman each year. The Board has the power and responsi bil ity to acqui re, develop, and protect the water supplies for the City of Greeley, as well as annually establish minimum water and sanitary sewer service rates. The rates must be sufficient to include all expenditures for operation and maintenance, debt service requi rements, and addi ti ons to a reserve account for the water and sewer systems. The reserve account is used to offset depreciation and allow for future replacement of the water and sewer systems. The City Council is not allowed to lower the minimum rates established by the Board. The Board has the authori ty to hi re consultants for techni cal assi stance and to recommend leasing water not needed for immediate use by the city. The City Council has the power to lease water to other users. -9-