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I I I I Ii I ~ l- I t' I I t , , " I I I The City Charter provides that the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the Ci ty. The City Council is the pol i cy maki ng authori ty, and the Ci ty t~anager is the chief administrative official of the City. The City Manager is appointed by the' City Council; however, the Mayor and members of the Council are elected officials. The City, by ordinance, may contract with other governmental entities for services or cooperati ve acti viti 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 Greeley. Department. and Sewer Department is responsible for the operation and of the enti re water system and sani tary sewer system of the Ci ty The Ci ty Manager appoi nts the Di rector of the Water and Sewer The Water and Sewer Board consists of eight members. Five voting members are appointed by the City Council to serve five-year terms. The Mayor, City Manager, and Director of Finance are nonvoting members. One of the appointed members is elected chairman each year. The Board has the power and responsibility to acquire, develop, and protect the water suppl ies for the City of Gree1 ey, as well as annually estab1 i sh 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 depreci ation 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 authority to hire consultants for technical assistance 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. -B-