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The City Council is responsible for all basic policy decisions relating to the Water and Electric System, including approval of the operating budget, short-term and long-term capital budgets and, subject to voter approval of other than refunding issues, bond issues. A Water and Light Advisory Board is appointed by and renders advisory assistance to the City Council on the foregoing matters.
The Water and Light Advisory Board performs duties according to the City Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City of Columbia, Missouri, and reports their findings and recommendations at least annually to the residents of Columbia and the City Council. Minimum qualifications for this four member board are that they be qualified voters and residents of the City of Columbia for at least one year prior to their appointment. Length of terms is four years, with openings occurring in June.
Meeting agenda, when available will be posted on the meeting schedule.