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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES January 7, 2009 POSITION TITLE: General Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Under broad policy guidance from the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission performs high- level administrative, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of the Elk River Municipal Utilities. Plans and directs the operations of the utilities to maintain a competitive position in the delivery of electric and water commodities to its customers. Establishes current and long range objectives, plans, and policies for the utilities. Insures adequate plans for future development and growth of the utility are in place to meet the utilities' customer needs. Maintains reliable electric and water services. Explores and implements new revenue generating programs and insures ERMU's financial structure remains sound by the setting of rates based on costs and market. Plans and directs cash flow management and funding of long term capital projects. POSITION RESPONSIBILITY: Provides leadership and direction in the development of objectives, short and long term plans, policies, and procedures for the Utilities. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations to the Commission. Exercises considerable independence in establishing methods and procedures to attain organizational goals and objectives determined by the ERMU Commission. Provides professional advice to the ERMU Commission and Department Heads. Insures that utility policies are uniformly understood and properly interpreted and administered by subordinates. Represents the utility in its relationships with customers, State and Federal governmental agencies, professional societies, and similar groups. Makes presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public as requested. Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and general public. Reviews and monitors utility revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control of the utilities and oversees ERMU cost control activities. Advises the ERMU Commission of financial conditions and current and future utility needs. Directs the utility to be aggressive in its financing and investment efforts without risking financial stability. Plans and oversees ERMU cash flow management and the funding of long term capital projects. Directs and submits an annual budget to the Commission for approval in October. Administers the adopted yearly budget assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.