The property and personnel under control of the Board shall be referred to generally
as Denver Water. The Board shall designate a Manager, who shall cause the Board's
policies and orders to be executed and shall bring to the Board's attention matters
appropriate for its action. The Board shall have power to employ such personnel, including
legal staff, and fix the classifications thereof as it may deem necessary. All such
personnel shall be hired and dismissed on the basis of merit. The Board shall define
the duties of each of its employees and fix the amount of their compensation. It shall
be the duty of the Board to carry out the intent and requirements of Article XX of
the Constitution of the State of Colorado with respect to civil service for public
utilities and works and to perform the customary functions of a Civil Service Commission
with respect to its employees. In performing the functions of a Civil Service Commission,
the Board or its designee shall have the power to conduct hearings, administer oaths
and issue subpoenas enforceable in the County Court of the City and County of Denver.
The Board may establish classifications of employment for persons outside the civil
service system who serve solely at the pleasure of the Board. Such employees shall
include the number of temporary employees the Board deems necessary and not more than
2 percent of all regular employees of the Board.
(Charter 1960, C4.19; amended May 19, 1959; amended November 3, 1998; Ord. No. 659,
§ 1, 8-26-02, elec. 11-5-02)
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