(b) Above this amount, the Utility Manager must give approval and disburse funds according to
appropriate sections of this Code.
(c) An accurate account and receipts of all expenditures will be kept.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.06 Equipment.
(a) All utilities equipment shall be maintained according to the established maintenance schedule
and quickly repaired when necessary so that disruptions in services are minimized.
(b) Utility tools and equipment are not for personal use. Equipment shall not be loaned to other
Tribal departments.
(c) A record of tools and the individual to whom they were assigned shall be maintained.
(d) Individuals will be held responsible for the security of tools and supplies that are assigned to
them.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.07 Inventory.
(a) An accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies will be kept up to date.
(b) A reserve supply of repair parts and regularly used supplies will be maintained by the
Department.
(c) A listing shall be kept of local suppliers of repair parts, replacement equipment and expendable
supplies.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.08 Public Relations.
(a) Any person filing a complaint or seeking information shall be given assistance in a courteous
manner.
(b) Complaints may be presented verbally or in writing to any Department staff member for
Resolution and action.
(c) Complaints that cannot be resolved within 10 days should be referred to the Utility Authority in
writing.
(d) The Utility Authority will resolve such complaints at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Authority.
(e) The Chairman may call a special meeting of the Commissioners to resolve complaints as deemed
necessary.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.09 Emergency Notification. An emergency notification plan will be developed by the Utility Authority
and reviewed annually for notifying residents and visitors of:
(a) Discontinued service for more than 8 hours.
(b) Substandard conditions in water quality.
quality deficiencies.
This includes bacteriological, chemical or physical
(c) Any other conditions which may adversely affect the health of the community residents or
visitors.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.10 Staff Training.
(a) All employees that are newly assigned to operate the utility systems shall receive instruction
from an experienced operator before the new employee assumes responsibility for operations.
(b) The Utility Authority will assure that operators maintain current knowledge of water system
operation techniques.
(c) A training plan for the operators shall be developed which will provide for upgrading of
knowledge and skill in water system operations, maintenance and management.
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