KRS 96.320: Operation of waterworks in cities -- Commissioners of waterworks --

Employees -- Reports.

Cities that own a waterworks may operate such waterworks as a department of the city, or

may appoint a commission to operate such waterworks. If such a commissi on is

appointed, it may be styled "Commissioners of Waterworks," and shall be composed of

from three (3) to six (6) members to be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of

the city legislative body. If a commission is composed of six (6) members, the mayor

shall appoint, in addition to the six (6) members, a member of the legislative body of the

city who shall be an ex officio member of the commission. All commissioners shall

reside in the area served by the waterworks and be registered voters in t he county. A

majority of the commissioners shall be residents of the city. The terms of the members

shall be fixed by the city legislative body, or they may be appointed for indefinite terms,

subject to removal by the city legislative body for cause. The c ommissioners shall give

bond for the faithful performance of their duties in the sum of five thousand dollars

($5,000). The commissioners shall manage the water system of the city. They may

appoint a superintendent, secretary, treasurer and other necessary employees and fix their

salaries. They shall make full monthly reports to the city legislative body of the operation

and condition of the water system, including all receipts and expenditures. A majority of

the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.