§ 12-27. Reference manual revision procedure.

To meet the needs of PCU and the changes in technology, it is necessary to periodically revise and update the seven (7) reference manuals. These revisions will be administered by the utilities code committee. such revisions, amendments, and additions shall be binding and in full force and effect when published in the manner set forth below.

(a)

With the exception of revisions to forms, tables, charts, and flow charts that are solely intended for the internal use of PCU, proposed revisions to a reference manual will be emailed to registered holders of the reference manual for comment. Recipients of the proposed revisions will have thirty (30) calendar days to provide written comments to the web site.

(b)

At least one informal workshop will be scheduled by the utilities code committee to discuss the proposed revisions. All registered holders of the reference manual will receive electronic mail notification of any scheduled workshop at least five (5) business days in advance of the workshop.

(c)

After the informal workshop, the utilities code committee will recommend revisions in the best interest of PCU and note dissenting viewpoints to the director for action.

(d)

Proposed revisions will be posted on the web site for a period of thirty (30) calendar days prior to the director taking action.

(e)

All proposed revisions approved by the director will become part of the subject reference manual. Proposed revisions not approved shall be posted on the web site along with the justification for denial.

(f)

The revisions will be placed on the web site and the registered holders of the subject reference manual will be notified in a timely manner by electronic mail of the effective date of the change. The effective date of such revisions shall be thirty (30) calendar days from the date of approval and shall supersede the prior reference manual.

Whenever errors or conflicts occur that can impact the environment, the public health, safety, and welfare, or the best interests of PCU, a recommendation will be forwarded to the director by the utilities code committee for approval of a revision to resolve or remove the conflict. The effective date for this type of revision will be the date of the approval by the director.

Registered holders will be notified of the change in a timely manner via electronic mail. It will be each registered holder's responsibility to maintain a current set of the reference manuals.

Each reference manual that has been revised in accordance with this section shall be presented to the BOCC at an interval of not more frequently than once a calendar year for BOCC adoption by separate resolution.

(Ord. No. 10-081, § 12, 12-1-10)