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The Dalton Board of Public Affairs is a three-member body that manages the village s public utilities, like water, sewer, and electricity. Their responsibilities include setting rates and fees, recommending approval of billing determinants for services, and advising the Village Council on improvements, rules, and regulations related to these utilities. They also act as a primary point of contact for citizens seeking information or assistance with municipal utilities.Specific Responsibilities:Advising the Village Council: The board provides input to the Village Council on various matters, including rates, fees, and rules for public utilities.Managing Public Utilities: In villages operating utilities like water, sewer, or electric plants, the Board of Public Affairs oversees their administration.Reviewing Billing: The board reviews and recommends the approval of the billing determinants used for electricity services.Providing Information to Citizens: The board serves as a central point for citizens to get information and assistance regarding the village s public utility services.How the Board is FormedThe Board of Public Affairs is established by the legislative authority (Village Council) in villages that own public utilities or decide to construct or acquire them.The board consists of three members who must be residents of the village.157.01 BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS; GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS ESTABLISHED.(a)    Establishment of Board. There shall be a Board of Public Affairs consisting of three (3) members, each of whom shall be a resident and qualified elector of the City, appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by Council: one (1) for a term of one (1) year, one (1) for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) for a term of three (3) years. Each year thereafter, the Mayor shall appoint one (1) person, as successor of the member whose term expires, to serve a term of three (3) years, subject to approval by Council. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. The Mayor, at any time, may remove any member from office for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or other cause, subject to approval by Council. Board members shall serve without compensation, except as may otherwise be provided by Council.(b)   Duties. The Board of Public Affairs also shall have those powers and perform those duties as provided for in the City s Charter and those other duties as Council may provide by ordinance or resolution, including specifically, to advise Council about rates, fees, charges, improvements, rules and regulations pertaining to utilities owned or operated by the City and to review and recommend approval of billing determinants applicable to electricity.Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/napolean/latest/napoleon_oh/0-0-0-33676