The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned electric, gas, water & wastewater systems under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The BPU consists of five voting members appointed by County Council. The Utilities Manager and County Manager serve as ex-efficio non-voting members. Members serve five-year staggered terms . Each year, the BPU elects a Chair and Vice-chair from within its membership.
2021_BPU Meeting Calendar.pdf
Regular BPU meetings are normally held the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 1000 Central Avenue. Special meetings may be called as needed with 72 hours notice. The location of special meetings may vary and may not be streamed live. Closed meetings are held as necessary with 72 hours notice. BPU agendas are prepared and published at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda for every regular BPU meeting includes time for comments from the public.
To get instructions for how to watch BPU remote meetings and submit public comment during COVID-19 social distancing, please visit the County's InSite Council/Boards & Commissions meeting portal by clicking on the Read/View image above and download the BPU agendas.