4.1 ERMUSR 12-12-2021 Elk River -� -
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Theresa Slominski —General Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
December 14, 2021 4.1
SUBJECT:
2022 Governance Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt the 2022 Governance Agenda.
DISCUSSION:
In May 2017, the Commission adopted a comprehensive manual of governance policies based
on the Carver Model of governance. Included in those policies is Governance Policy G.2c
Agenda Planning which establishes expectations for a proactive governance process using a
forward-looking agenda of recurring governance functions.The intention of this agenda is to
create transparency for the occurrence of the most critical responsibilities of the Commission.
Attached for discussion and commission approval is a proposed 2022 Governance Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2022 Governance Agenda
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Municipal Utilities 2022 GOVERNANCE AGENDA
Tuesday, January 11: Tuesday, February 8:
• Annual Review of Committee Charters • Review Strategic Plan and 2021 Annual
Business Plan Results
Tuesday, March 8: Tuesday,April 12:
• Oath of Office • Audit of 2021 Financial Report
• Election of Officers • Financial Reserves Allocations
• Annual Commissioner Orientation and Review • Review 2021 Performance Metrics
Governance Responsibilities and Role
Tuesday, May 10: Tuesday, June 14:
• Annual General Manager Performance •
Evaluation and Goal Setting
Tuesday, July 12: Tuesday, August 9:
• Annual Commission Performance Evaluation • Annual Business Plan—Review Proposed 2023
• Review and Update Strategic Plan Travel, Training, Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees
Budget
Tuesday, September 13: Tuesday, October 11:
• Annual Business Plan—Review Proposed 2023 • Annual Business Plan—Review Proposed 2023
Capital Projects Budget Expenses Budget
Tuesday,November 8: Tuesday, December 13:
• Annual Business Plan - Review Proposed 2023 • Adopt 2023 Official Depository and Delegate
Rates and Other Revenue Authority for Electronic Funds Transfers
• Adopt 2023 Fee Schedule • Designate Official 2023 Newspaper
• 2023 Stakeholder Communication Plan • Approve 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Adopt 2023 Governance Agenda
• Adopt 2023 Annual Business Plan
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