Board Policies

Policies Adopted by the Rochester Public Utility Board

The following policies have been adopted by the Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) Board of Directors. The HTML version of each policy is the official and current version.

Each policy page includes a Signed Adoption Page (PDF) reflecting Board approval.

Policies 9 and 10 have been repealed. The numbering sequence has been preserved for recordkeeping purposes.

Official signed copies of Board policies are maintained by Rochester Public Utilities and are available through the City of Rochester’s public records request process, in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Chapter 13). 

Select a policy title below to view the full text and signature image.

• Policy 1 - Mission Statement
• Policy 2 - Board Responsibilities and Functions
• Policy 3 - Board Relationship with the Common Council
• Policy 4 - Board Organization
• Policy 5 - Board Procedures
• Policy 6 - Delegation of Authority - Relationship with Management Policy
• Policy 7 - Board Member Attendance at Conferences and Meetings
• Policy 8 - Board Member Expenses
• Policy 9 - Repealed
• Policy 10 - Repealed
• Policy 11 - Worker Safety
• Policy 12 - Customer Relations
• Policy 13 - Public Information and Outreach
• Policy 14 - Application for Service Policy
• Policy 15 - Electric Utility Line Extension Policy
• Policy 16 - Billing, Credit and Collections Policy
• Policy 17 - Electric Service Availability
• Policy 18 - Water and Electric Metering Policy
• Policy 19 - Adjustment of Utility Services Billed
• Policy 20 - Rates Policy 
• Policy 21 - Involuntary Disconnection
• Policy 22 - Acquisition and Disposal of Interest in Real Property
• Policy 23 - Electric Utility Cash Reserve
• Policy 24 - Water Utility Cash Reserve
• Policy 25 - Charitable Contributions
• Policy 26 - Utility Compliance
• Policy 27 - Payment in Lieu of Taxes
• Policy 28 - Joint Use of Infrastructure and Land Rights
• Policy 29 - Customer Data Management 
• Policy 30 - Life Support Designation Policy
• Policy 31 - Electric Utility Undergrounding Policy