The Duties and Responsibilities of a Wastewater District Commissioner:

  • Setting rates

  • Overseeing operations – only in terms of ensuring an efficient and effective service delivery

  • Policy Adoption – adopt policies, budgets and establish goals

  • Public Leadership – commitment to the community and communicating the District’s vision to the public

  • Rule Adoption – rules and regulations related to construction, maintenance, operations, and use of wastewater systems

  • Contracts – approving contracts related to major construction and maintenance projects

  • Public Meetings – accomplishing all of the above in an open public forum