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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 appointed by the City Council; however, the Mayor and members of the Council are elected officials. The Ci ty, by ordi nance, may contract wi th other governmental enti ti es for servi ces or cooperati ve activi 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 maintenance of Greel ey. 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 Oi 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 responsibi1 ity to acquire, develop, and protect the water suppl i es for the Ci ty of Greel ey, as well as annually estab1 ish 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 ati on and all ow for future rep1 acement of the water and sewer systems. The City Counci 1 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. 1231 H -9-