Utilities Rate Advisory Commission

The Sacramento City Council established the Utilities Rate Advisory Commission to be

• An avenue for residents to actively participate in setting rates
• A sounding board for proposed utility rate changes
• A ratepayer and expert advisory panel to the Mayor and City Council
• A community liaison that provides information about utility service rates and collects feedback from the public

 

About the Commission

The Utilities Rate Advisory Commission is made of seven members. Five member have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• accounting	• auditing	• construction management
• engineering	• environmental	• finance
• law	• science	• sewer collection and treatment
• solid waste collection and disposal	• storm drainage collection	• water supply and distribution

Additionally, there are two at-large members of the commission. Members serve on staggered two-year terms.

Current Utilities Rate Adivisory Commission Members are:

Steve Archibald, Chair
Douglas Brown
Scott Brown
Steve Hariman
Karen McBride
Carolyn Veal-Hunter

To contact the Utilities Rate Advisory Commission, please email URAC@cityofsacramento.org

There is currently 1 seat (one at-large position) on the Commission open for appointment. The application period closes on April 15, 2011. Go to the Clerk's Board and Commission Openings Page for more information and an application.

Find Out More

• Agendas and Minutes (Up to April 2009)
• Agendas and Minutes (2010-Today, includes Video)
• Frequently Asked Questions  about the Utilities Rate Advisory Commission.