TUC.3.3.040 Authority Implementation Plan

(a) Prior to engaging in Utility Services, the Director shall prepare and present to the Governing Board for its approval an Authority Implementation Plan for the provision of Electric Utility Services. The Implementation Plan may be modified from time to time by the Authority upon final approval of the Governing Board. The Director or his/her delegee shall maintain a current version on file available for inspection by the Governing Board and any other person authorized by the Governing Board.

(b) The Authority Implementation Plan shall establish the overall operational framework governing the operations of the Authority and shall include, without limitation, the following components:

(1) Authority Operations Plan, including:

(A) Plan for resources use and energy efficiency

(B) Accounting system

(C) Standards of Service designated to ensure sage, adequate, efficient and timely provision of Electric Utility Services

(D) Customer outreach

(2) Start-Up Funding and Staffing Plan, including:

(A) Staffing needs and requirements

(B) Capital requirements

(C) Start-up activities and cost summary

(D) Estimated infrastructure costs

(E) Estimated third party contractor costs

(3) Policy on rate setting and customer rights and responsibilities, including:

(A) Initial rate schedule

(B) Procedure for setting and changing rates and tariffs, including procedures for noticing the public of changes to rates and tariffs