A Utilities Advisory Committee composed of five (5) members is hereby established.

(Code 1961, 2-6-1; Code 2023)

Said Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor and Commissioners of the City.

(Code 1961, 2-6-2; Ord. 2050; Code 2023)

The terms of all members of the Utilities Advisory Committee shall begin on July 1, 1970, and they shall hold office until the expiration of the irrespective terms, which shall expire as follows: Two (2) on June 30, 1971, and three (3) on June 30, 1972.

Upon expiration of the terms of said Committee, new members shall be appointed in the same manner as the member he is succeeding and each member shall hold office for a term of two (2) years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and the Person appointed to fill said vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term.

(Code 1961, 2-6-3; Ord. 2148; Code 2023)

Each member of said Advisory Committee shall be a resident of the City and may hold any other office unless prohibited by the Laws of the State of Kansas.

(Code 1961, 2-6-4; Code 2023)

Said Advisory Committee shall organize itself and make a detailed study of all utilities systems of the City including the gas, water, electric and sewer systems, for the purpose of determining and recommending the best methods of operation, maintenance and expansion of said systems. Said Advisory Committee shall study the schedules of rates and shall make recommendations regarding adjustments in the rates schedules.

(Code 1961, 2-6-5; Ord. 2050; Code 2023)

Members of the Utilities Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation.

(Code 1961, 2-6-6; Code 2023)

Said Committee shall organize itself and elect a chairman or presiding officer and a secretary and such other officers as may be deemed necessary. Officers shall hold office for terms of one year.

(Code 1961, 2-6-7; Code 2023)

Said Committee shall meet at the interval sand frequencies determined by the members, and/or at the call of the Chairman.

(Code 1961, 2-6-8; Code 2023)

In the conduct of its business as outlined in the City Code, no expenditures shall be made as a Committee, either individually or collectively, without prior approval of the City Commission.

(Code 1961, 2-6-9; Ord. 2148; Code 2023)