HomeMy WebLinkAbout12,Revisions to District Code 2-7 and BylawsConsent Item #12
Consideration of Approving
Amendments to the
District Code and Bylaws
June 6, 2012
Background / History
• Board periodically reviews and updates District Code and
District Bylaws
• Bylaws revised in 2007
• Board completely updated Code in 2010
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New Information
• Staff reviewed District Code and District Bylaws
• On May 2, 2012, a workshop was held to discuss
recommended changes and updates to District Code and
Bylaws to:
— Conform to industry standards and current practices
— Describe the current benefits for employees and retirees
— Clarify existing code
— Tighten the District's credit policy
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Proposed Changes to Code
• To conform to industry standards and current practices
— Chapter 3.10 Capitalization limits
— Chapter 3.16 Treasurer's reporting requirements
— Chapter 5.12 General Manager authorized to adjust connection
fees for reconnections
— Chapter 7.83 Renewable Portfolio Standards
• To describe the current benefits for employees and retirees
— Chapter 4.07 employment and retirement benefits
— No changes to benefits
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Proposed Changes to Code
• To clarify existing code
— Chapter 5.01 definition of a "Co -Signer"
— Chapter 5.09 customers' responsibility to notify the District
• To tighten the District's credit policy
— Chapter 5.02 deposit waiver conditions
— Chapter 5.04 deposit payment requirement for more than two
48-hour Notices in 12 months
— Chapter 5.12 ramifications of non -sufficient funds payments
or failure to comply with District rules, regulations and codes
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Proposed Changes to Bylaws
• Bylaws require an update to be consistent with District Code
— Allows documents and notices to be provided via electronic
format
— Clarifies that the Board appoints Treasurer, Assistant
Treasurer, and Accountant
— Updates the order of business of Board meetings
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Fiscal Impact
• There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item
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Recommendation
Approve the resolutions adopting amendments to the
District Code and Bylaws