§ 197-3. Duties of Board of Public Works.

A. 

The Board of Public Works shall have the power to make all necessary rules and regulations governing the Department of Public Works and pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the water supply and lateral sewer systems, but all such rules and regulations shall be subject to approval by the Township Board before they shall become effective.

B. 

The Board of Public Works shall prepare and submit to the Township Board an annual budget.

C. 

The Board of Public Works shall recommend from time to time to the Township Board any changes in sewer-water rates and any extensions or improvements in the water supply or sewer systems that they may deem advisable.

D. 

The members of the Board of Public Works shall be paid reasonable compensation for attendance at meetings of the Board and shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in behalf of the Township. Their compensation shall be established by the Township Board and their expenses subject to its approval.

E. 

The Department of Public Works shall be operated by the Board of Public Works on the same fiscal year basis as the Township.