PWC to ask Court to Clarify Duties & Responsibilities

Oct 16, 2014
PWC to Ask Court to Clarify Duties & Responsibilities

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, an independent body that manages the electric, water and wastewater utilities for 112,000 customers, will ask a court to issue a declaratory ruling that clarifies its duties and responsibilities. The goal of the filing is to eliminate any confusion and uncertainty regarding the way PWC currently operates and to provide clear direction about how it should operate in the future.

When the NC General Assembly created the Public Works Commission in 1905, it was purposefully designed to operate independently and without political influence. This vision has served the community well for more than a century. PWC’s performance is consistently recognized nationally for its financial stability, excellent customer service, and safe and reliable utility services. This performance has enabled PWC to contribute nearly $100 million to the City of Fayetteville in the past 10 years.

Given the city’s continued growth, it is critical for PWC to remain focused on long-term planning to anticipate and meet future needs. The current uncertainty regarding the future management of PWC raises concerns about future budgets and the ability to appropriately plan ahead.

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