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<br />EAGLE REPORT <br />CHAPTER TWO <br />ORGANIZATION <br /> <br />, <br /> <br />History <br /> <br />The town of Eagle was incorporated as a municipality under the laws <br /> <br />of the state of Colorado in 1909 and has a mayor-trustee form of govern- <br /> <br />ment, which consists of a mayor and six councilmen. A town manager and <br /> <br />a town clerk are hired by the council and remain at their positions at <br /> <br />the discretion of the council. In addition to the these positions, the town <br /> <br />also has in its employ a water superintendent, and other city employees who <br /> <br />assist in the duties of maintaining the park, collecting the trash, repair- <br /> <br />ing streets and alleys, maintaining and operating the water system, as well <br /> <br />as other items as required. <br /> <br />Sanitary sewer services are provided by a sanitary sewer district <br /> <br />which encompasses the town of Eagle. The town has retained outside pri- <br /> <br />vate consultants and advisors such as a fiscal agent, town attorney, and <br /> <br />a town engineer to provide advice and recommendations on monetary, legal, <br /> <br />and engineering matters. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Powers and Authorities of the Organization <br /> <br />The town of Eagle, as an incorporated municipality in the state of <br /> <br />Colorado, has the right to eminent domain and can levy taxes on the assessed <br /> <br />valuation of the town to provide services. In addition to these powers <br /> <br />of taxation, the council also has the authority to assess service charges <br /> <br />for water service, trash collection, and special districts. <br /> <br />The town government has the authority to enter into contractual <br /> <br />agreements with the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the authority <br /> <br />- 5 - <br />