96.320 Operation of waterworks in second-class cities -- Commissioners of waterworks -- Employees -- Reports. - Kentucky Statutes

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96.320 Operation of waterworks in second-class cities -- Commissioners of waterworks -- Employees -- Reports. Cities of the second class that own a waterworks may operate such waterworks as a
department of the city, or may appoint a commission to operate such waterworks. If such
a commission is appointed, it shall be styled "Commissioners of Waterworks," and shall
be composed of from three (3) to six (6) members to be appointed by the mayor, subject
to the approval of the city legislative body. If a commission is composed of six (6)
members, the mayor shall appoint, in addition to the six (6) members, a member of the
legislative body of the city who shall be an ex officio member of the commission. All
commissioners shall reside in the area served by the waterworks and be registered voters
in the county. A majority of the commissioners shall be residents of the city. The terms of
the members shall be fixed by the city legislative body, or they may be appointed for
indefinite terms, subject to removal by the city legislative body for cause. The
commissioners shall give bond for the faithful performance of their duties in the sum of
five thousand dollars ($5,000). The commissioners shall manage the water system of the
city. They may appoint a superintendent, secretary, treasurer and other necessary
employees and fix their salaries. They shall make full monthly reports to the city
legislative body of the operation and condition of the water system, including all receipts
and expenditures. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business. Effective: July 13, 1984
History: Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 97, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 1, effective June 19, 1952. -- Amended 1946 Ky. Acts
ch. 158, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1,
1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3143.