Manager & Commissioners

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.

Commissioner Meetings