The Salt Lake City Public Utilities Advisory Committee conducted annual reviews of department operations, maintenance budgets, and expenditures. The committee also examined the capital improvements program for the city's water and sewer systems.
Legislative recommendations and mayoral consultation
In addition to budget oversight, the committee recommended proposed legislation regarding water and sewer matters and consulted with Mayor Erin Mendenhall on sewage reclamation requirements and water resources.
Committee duties and operational responsibilities
The committee worked to assist the Director of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) in maintaining the orderly development and operation of public utilities throughout the service area. Duties included recommending rate adjustments to the Mayor and hearing decisions regarding riparian protection permit appeals.
Membership composition and eligibility requirements
The committee structure consisted of nine voting members serving four terms each. Ex-officio, non-voting members included the Salt Lake City Mayor, the SLCDPU Director, and the Salt Lake City City Attorney. Membership requirements stipulated that members be at least 21 years old, residents of the state, and not engaged in commercial activities that sold goods or services directly to the city.
Residency requirements for committee members
At the time of appointment, at least three members were required to reside outside the corporate limits of Salt Lake City, provided their residence was within the county and within the service districts supplied by the Department of Public Utilities.
Meeting logistics and vacancy procedures
Meetings for the committee were held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1530 S West Temple, Salt Lake City. The committee maintained a process for filling vacancies through online applications, noting that only applications submitted up to one year prior to a vacancy date were considered.
