About Public Utility Districts
A Public Utility District (PUD) is a not-for-profit utility formed by a vote of the people
- PUDs are public entities, governed by a nonpartisan, locally elected board of commissioners
Commissioners Responsibilities
- Appointing the utility General Manager
- Setting rates
- Establishing policy
- Approving budgets
- Providing direction for the operation of the utility
- Commissioners serve a 6-year term
Grays Harbor PUD Commissioners meet bi-weekly in open sessions where members of the public can observe and participate in the decision-making process.
- Commission meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month (unless otherwise announced)
- Time: Meetings begin at 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Dennis Nichols Building, located at 220 Myrtle Street in Hoquiam
Prior to the meeting at 3:30 p.m., the Commissioners and Senior Leadership Team hold a workshop session during which issues impacting the PUD are reported on and discussed.
- Workshop sessions are also open to the public
For more information on public utility districts, visit the Washington Public Utility District Association website.