Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.03 Customer Termination of Service-Abandonment.
(a) A customer planning to vacate any grounds, building or residence served by the Department
shall notify the Department in writing 1 week prior to the date the customer plans to either
vacate or terminate service, whichever is later.
(b) A customer who fails to give notice is responsible for all charges accrued up to 1 week after
notice is received by the Department, or up until service is terminated, whichever comes first.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.04 Water Shortage. During water shortages declared by the Utility Authority, the customer shall limit
his use of water according to allocations established by the Utility Authority.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.05 Inspections.
(a) The customer shall not unreasonably withhold permission for the Department to enter and
inspect the Department’s and customer’s fixtures, lines and equipment when necessary to insure
that they are operating in a manner that would not likely disrupt or interfere with utility services.
(b) The customer shall be liable for any costs or related expenses caused by his/her unreasonable
withholding of permission.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.06 Permits.
(a) The customer shall obtain written permission from the Utility Authority prior to making any
connection, re-connection, with disconnection from, or other private use of any Department water
system, or appurtenance or other utility service or facility.
(b) The customer shall obtain written permission from the Utility Authority prior to constructing any
private water system.
(c) All fees assessed by the Utility Authority shall be paid by the customer prior to construction.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.07 Cross-Connection.
(a) The customer shall not make a cross-connection with the Tribal public water supply.
(b) A cross-connection is defined as any physical connection between the Tribal public water system
and another piping, either water or waste.
(c) Any individual source must be totally disconnected from the household plumbing prior to
connection to the Tribal public water supply.
(d) Disconnection done solely by a valve shall not be allowed.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
Section 33-7 Fee Schedules and Billing
33-7.01 Fee Schedule Establishment.
(a) The schedule of fees for utility services shall be set annually by the Utility Authority.
(b) The fee schedule shall be based on the estimated average annual costs for operation of all utility
services.
(c) The fee schedule shall include a basic rate for all services, payment of which shall be required of
each customer regardless of whether, or the extent to which, the customer uses any of the
services, and; other fees, charges, penalties and assessments which the Utility Authority is
authorized to levy as provided under various sections of this Code.
(d) The fee schedule may include, user fees; meter fees; construction permit fees; connection,
disconnection or re-connection fees; inspection fees; penalties or late payment charges; and
other assessments determined by the Utility Authority and approved by the Tribal Council.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
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