After organization, the commissioners shall take charge and control of the water system of the borough. The commission shall have the following powers:
(1) To appoint all necessary officers and agents and take from the officers and agents security for the faithful performance of their duties as the commission deems proper.
(2) To fix the salaries and wages of the officers and agents.
(3) To provide for the repair, extension, improvement and maintenance of the water system and the construction of a new water system.
(4) To collect water rents.
(5) To make and establish the rates and conditions upon which water will be furnished to applicants, subject to any applicable approval, regulation or control imposed by 66 Pa.C.S. Pt. I (relating to Public Utility Code).
(6) To make bylaws and regulations for the economic and efficient management of the water system, which shall not be inconsistent with any of the laws of this Commonwealth or the rules and regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection. No bylaws or regulations shall become effective until they have been approved by the council and enacted as ordinances of the borough.
Cross References. Section 2454 is referred to in section 2458 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS
Section 2401 - Power to supply water and make regulations
Section 2402 - Contracts not to abridge powers
Section 2403 - Issue of bonds where water system acquired
Section 2404 - Refunding bonds
Section 2406 - Contracts to supply water for municipal purposes
Section 2407 - Power to supply water beyond limits of borough
Section 2408 - Assessment for water mains
Section 2409 - Sale of water system
Section 2411 - Appropriation of lands and waters
Section 2412 - Agreements as to damages
Section 2421 - Petition to court
Section 2422 - Appointment of appraisers
Section 2423 - Powers of appraisers
Section 2424 - Appeal from appraisement
Section 2425 - Authority to purchase and consent to sell
Section 2426 - Bond issue and limitations
Section 2431 - Lease of water system
Section 2432 - Term of lease and rental
Section 2433 - Operation of property
Section 2436 - Joint acquisition and construction
Section 2438 - Joint commission
Section 2441 - Acquisition of land
Section 2442 - Filing maps and plans
Section 2452 - Terms of commissioners and compensation
Section 2453 - Organization of commissioners
Section 2454 - Powers of commission
Section 2456 - Preparation of plans and specifications and contracts
Section 2457 - Reports by commission
Section 2462 - Notice and failure to make required connection