§ 24-54. Administration.

(a)

The service unit created by this division shall be administered in accordance with the policies and procedures adopted by the board of county commissioners for the administration of all county departments, divisions and operations.

(b)

The service unit shall have the following duties:

(1)

Establishing, maintaining and operating such street lighting as is necessary to implement the purposes of this division.

(2)

Providing street lighting service to improved and unimproved property within the benefited area.

(c)

The county administrator shall be responsible for administering the service unit and shall be responsible for the following to the extent necessary to implement the purposes of this division:

(1)

Negotiating and recommending to the county commission contracts for installing and providing street lighting.

(2)

Negotiating and recommending to the county commission contracts for purchase of such capital equipment as necessary.

(3)

Establishing rules and regulations for the administration of the unit, not inconsistent with county policy or administrative rule.

(4)

Negotiating contracts with power companies for the purpose of providing street lighting.

(5)

Hiring such personnel as are necessary to implement the purposes of this division.

(6)

Performing such other acts as are necessary to implement the purposes of this division to the extent consistent herewith.

(d)

The powers to be exercised by the service unit are specifically made subject to all applicable state and county laws.

(Ord. No. 84-12, § IV, 8-7-84)