Legal Documents of Mosheim

The water and sewer commission, constituted and appointed as provided herein and herein referred to as the commission, shall have the power to take all steps and proceedings and to make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter subject only to limitations on matters requiring approval by the governing body of Mosheim. From and after its first meeting, the commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the governing body of Mosheim in all matters pertaining to the financing of the enterprise and the acquisition of any or all parts of the proposed works or extensions thereto by purchase, condemnation of construction, and it shall be its duty to collect and furnish all necessary data and information, and to recommend such appropriate action by the governing body as may appear to the commission to be necessary from time to time. Subject to and after approval by the governing body of Mosheim, the commission shall have power and it shall be its duty to proceed with all matters pertaining to construction, extensions, improvements, and repairs necessary to proper completion of the works. After completion and acceptance of the works by the commission, and approval of such acceptance by the governing body of Mosheim, the commission shall have the power and it shall be its duty to proceed with all matters and perform everything necessary to the proper operation of the works and collection of charges and services rendered, subject only to the limitation of funds available for operation and maintenance. To this end the commission may employ such employees as in its judgment may be necessary and may fix their compensation, all of whom shall do such work as the commission shall direct. The commission shall have the power to employ engineers and attorneys whenever in its judgment such services are necessary. (Ord. #7, Sept. 1974)