The Marion County Utility Authority was created in 1995 pursuant to Chapter 87-460, Laws of Florida and the Marion County Code, appendix A, article XI. This is a citizen advisory board that meets periodically & provides input to the Board of County Commissioners on utility rates & usage issues.

This board has the authority to establish & change the rates/charges for utilities operated by the authority.

Purpose

The purpose of the utility authority is to own & operate utilities in Marion County (Article XI. - Marion County Utility Authority).

Creation

The utility authority was created on June 6, 1995.

Creation documents

• Chapter 87-460, Laws of Florida
• Marion County Ordinance 95-22

Local governing authority

The local governing authority is the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.

Statutory authority

The statutory authority is appointed by the local governing authority.

Revenue source

Fees are the revenue source.