The City of Marietta is seeking applicants to serve on the Marietta Board of Lights and Water’s board of directors. A position is open and needs to be filled.
The powers and duties of the board are described in the Marietta City Charter as follows:
Said Board shall have the power to create, build, operate, and supply water systems, electrical systems, cable television systems, sewer systems, telecommunications systems, be a Georgia regulated Gas Marketer through a Section 5.14 Operating Company, and all other utilities.
It shall make all contracts therefor for the city, shall have power to regulate the rates in the city, and shall supply the people of the city with such services at a fair and equitable rate.
It shall have the power to make any contracts with any other company supplying such services to the city, and to do any and all things necessary to the carrying out of the objects of this article.
Said board shall take the proceeds of any bonds sold for the purpose of erecting systems and build and erect such systems to the best advantage of the city, and to this end, if it things best and property, can purchase and acquire any property now owned and operated by any other company.
If you’re interested in being considered for the post, you must fill out an application, along with a biography conveying relevant experience and a letter of interest, and submit it to the City of Marietta Clerk’s Office in person by mail or by email to [email protected].
A vote of the City Council fills the post, and they may interview applicants.
The application is available at the City of Marietta Clerk’s Office located on the fourth floor of Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060, or online at the board web page at https://www.mariettaga.gov.  Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024.
If you need further information or have questions, please contact Stephanie Guy, City Clerk, at…
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