7.10.020 Utility Creation and Authority.
There is hereby created a Water Utility for Pierce County, under the authority of Chapter 36.94 RCW and the County's inherent police and other powers. Said Water Utility shall be administered by the Pierce County Executive through the Department of Planning and Public Works.
Without limiting the above general authorization, the Water Utility is hereby specifically authorized and directed to:
A. Plan, design, acquire, consolidate, construct, manage, operate, improve, and maintain public water supply facilities within Pierce County, including investigating acquisition of public water systems; and
B. Operate a water utility with the full powers and authority referenced by the opening paragraph of this Section, as limited and defined by the Water Code and other enactments of the Pierce County Council; and
C. Prepare a proposed Water Code relating thereto, or revisions to the Water Code, for consideration by the Pierce County Council in accordance with Chapter 36.94 RCW; and
D. Promote the public health, safety, and welfare.