Policies, Resolutions & Ordinances
This page lists the Board-adopted policies, resolutions, and ordinances of the Chester Public Utility District. Current documents are accessible PDFs; older scanned documents have been made text-searchable.
Looking for a document that is not listed here, or need one in another format? Call the District office at (530) 258-2171 or email info@chesterpud.org.
Board Policies
The policies in effect, organized by series. New and updated policies are added once the Board adopts them.
Governance & General
- Policy 1000 – Purpose of Board Policies (PDF) — Adopted Aug. 9, 2016
- Policy 1010 – Adoption of Policies, Ordinances, and Resolutions (PDF) — Amended Aug. 25, 2026
- Policy 1020 – Conflict of Interest (PDF) — Amended May 28, 2024
- Policy 1030 – Public Complaints (with form) (PDF) — Adopted 2016
Finance & Administration
- Policy 2030 – Holidays (PDF) — Adopted Nov. 28, 2017
- Policy 2145 – Records Retention (PDF) — Adopted July 22, 2025
- Policy 3010 – Illness and Injury Prevention Program (PDF) — Adopted Apr. 24, 2018
- Policy 3020 – Budget Preparation and Administration (PDF) — Amended June 23, 2026
- Policy 3025 – Operational Reserves (PDF) — Adopted 2017
- Policy 3030 – Purchasing (PDF) — Amended June 23, 2026
- Policy 3035 – Investment Policy (PDF) — Adopted Jan. 26, 2026
- Policy 3040 – District Vehicle Use (PDF) — Adopted July 16, 2019
- Policy 3045 – Interfund Loans (PDF) — Adopted Nov. 16, 2021 (Resolution 420)
- Policy 3050 – Water Shut-Off Procedures (PDF) — Adopted Mar. 31, 2020. Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt | 한국어
- Policy 3075 – Dangerous Weapons (PDF) — Adopted June 16, 2020
- Policy 3080 – Surplus District Property (PDF) — Adopted June 16, 2020
- Policy 3090 – Debt Management (PDF) — Adopted Apr. 20, 2021
- Policy 3499 – Reimbursement Policy (PDF) — Adopted June 23, 2026
Board of Directors
- Policy 4010 – Code of Ethics (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
- Policy 4020 – Board Member Attendance at Meetings (PDF) — Amended Mar. 23, 2021
- Policy 4030 – Remuneration and Reimbursement (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
- Policy 4035 – Officers of the Board of Directors (PDF) — Adopted June 23, 2026
- Policy 4040 – Board Chairperson (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
- Policy 4050 – Members of the Board of Directors (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
- Policy 4070 – Basis of Authority (PDF) — Amended Oct. 28, 2025
- Policy 4080 – Membership in Associations (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
- Policy 4090 – Training, Education and Conferences (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2016
Board Meetings
- Policy 5010 – Board Meetings (PDF) — Amended Apr. 20, 2026
- Policy 5020 – Board Meeting Agenda (PDF) — Amended Oct. 28, 2025
- Policy 5030 – Board Meeting Conduct (PDF) — Adopted Oct. 2016
- Policy 5040 – Board Actions and Decisions (PDF) — Adopted 2016
- Policy 5050 – Review of Administrative Decisions (PDF) — Adopted Oct. 2016
- Policy 5060 – Minutes of Board Meetings (PDF) — Adopted Oct. 2016
Facilities, Services & Technology
- Policy 6000 – Construction Contracts (PDF) — Adopted Dec. 2018
- Policy 6040 – Water Leak Adjustments (PDF) — Adopted Apr. 20, 2026
- Policy 6045 – Sewer Charge Adjustment for Winter Outdoor Water Use (PDF) — Adopted Aug. 25, 2026
- Policy 6050 – Billing Adjustments (PDF) — Adopted May 26, 2026
- Policy 6060 – Artificial Intelligence Use Policy (PDF) — Adopted May 26, 2026
- Policy 6075 – District Facility Access and Winter Meter Reading (PDF) — Adopted Sept. 22, 2026
- Policy 7000 – Social Media Policy (PDF) — Adopted Jan. 15, 2019
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted in 2024 and later, newest first. Each PDF is an accessible text version. Where the signed copy is on file, the PDF transcribes it and the signed original is available from the District office. Where the signed copy is still being filed, the PDF shows the adopted text and notes where the vote is recorded in the meeting minutes; it will be replaced by the signed copy. Resolutions adopted before 2024 are listed in the archive below. Every Board action is also recorded in the meeting minutes on our Agendas & Minutes portal.
- Resolution No. 464 – Old Tank Change Order No. 1 (Alternative B) and Budget Amendment (PDF) — adopted Oct. 2, 2026
- Resolution No. 463 – CWSRF Wastewater Collection System Authorizing Resolution (PDF) — adopted Sept. 28, 2026
- Resolution No. 460 – Adopting the FY 2026-27 Final Budget (PDF) — adopted Sept. 22, 2026
- Resolution No. 462 – Electronic Payment Processing Costs Borne by the Customer (PDF) — adopted Sept. 22, 2026
- Resolution No. 461 – Surplus Sale of 1988 Case 580K Backhoe by Open Bid (PDF) — adopted Sept. 4, 2026
- Resolution No. 457 – Purchase of Bobcat S64 Skid Steer Loader (Alternative B) (PDF) — adopted Aug. 25, 2026
- Resolution No. 456 – Old Tank Emergency Declaration and Emergency Repair Contract (PDF) — adopted Aug. 14, 2026
- Resolution No. 455 – Accepting FFY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Subaward (PDF) — adopted Aug. 7, 2026
- Resolution No. 454 – Retired Annuitant Administrative Assistant Appointment (PDF) — adopted July 30, 2026
- Resolution No. 453 – Publicly Available Pay Schedule, Non-Represented Classifications (PDF) — adopted Aug. 7, 2026
- Resolution No. 452 – Adopting the FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget (PDF) — adopted July 30, 2026
- Resolution No. 446 – Water and Sewer Rates, FY 2026-27 through 2030-31 (rate schedule) (PDF) — adopted June 25, 2026
- Resolution No. 2026-01 – Requesting Collection of District Charges on the Plumas County Tax Roll (PDF) — adopted July 30, 2026
- Resolution No. 449 – Clean Water State Revolving Fund Construction Funding Agreement – WWTP (PDF) — adopted June 23, 2026
- Resolution No. 448 – Continued Operations at FY 2025-26 Budget Levels (PDF) — adopted June 23, 2026
- Resolution No. 410 – Corporate Credit Card Limits (Amended) (PDF) — adopted June 23, 2026
- Resolution No. 443 – Adopting the Artificial Intelligence Use Policy (PDF) — adopted May 26, 2026
- Resolution No. 442 – Adopting the Plumas County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF) — adopted May 19, 2026
- Resolution No. 441 – Monthly Interfund Transfers, Fire Fund to Water and Sanitation (PDF) — adopted Mar. 16, 2026
- Resolution No. 440 – Inter-Fund Loan, Sanitation Fund to Fire Fund (PDF) — adopted Dec. 16, 2025
- Resolution No. 2025-01 – Collection of District Charges on the Plumas County Tax Roll (PDF) — adopted Aug. 26, 2025
- Resolution No. 2025-439 – Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) (PDF) — adopted Mar. 25, 2025
- Resolution No. 2024-438 – Directing Staff to Pursue Refunding of the Fire Unfunded Accrued Liability (PDF) — adopted Nov. 6, 2024
- Resolution No. 2024-437 – Initiating LAFCo Application to Annex for Fire Protection Services (PDF) — adopted Nov. 6, 2024 (signed pages on file; exhibits not on file)
- Resolution No. 2024-436 – Censure of Director Graffweg (PDF) — adopted Sept. 24, 2024; rescinded July 22, 2025 (no longer in effect)
- Resolution No. 435 – Affirming an Exemption from Mandatory Organics Collection (CalRecycle) (PDF) — adopted Sept. 24, 2024
- Resolution No. 2024-434 – Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Emergency Incident Response Pay (OES) (PDF) — adopted July 30, 2024
- Resolution No. 432 – Adopting the Conflict of Interest Code (PDF) — adopted May 28, 2024
Resolutions Adopted Before 2024 (Archive)
Resolutions adopted before 2024, newest first. These are kept for reference and recordkeeping. Some are still in effect; many have been replaced or completed by later Board actions,. Older documents are scanned copies that have been made text-searchable. Where only the District’s unsigned file copy has been found, the PDF says so. If you need a document in another format, call the District office at (530) 258-2171.
- Resolution No. 430 – Water Rate Increase (PDF) — adopted July 25, 2023
- Resolution No. 426 – Conflict of Interest Code (Policy 1020) (PDF) — adopted Nov. 8, 2022
- Resolution No. 424 – Interfund Transfer, Sewer Fund to Fire Fund (PDF) — adopted July 26, 2022
- Resolution No. 422 – SWRCB Funding, Water System Improvement Project (PDF) — adopted June 14, 2022
- Resolution No. 420 – Adopting Policy 3045, Interfund Loans (PDF) — adopted Nov. 16, 2021
- Resolution No. 417 – CWSRF Wastewater Authorizing Resolution (PDF) — adopted Oct. 20, 2020
- Resolution No. 404 – CalPERS Retiree Health Cap, Amended (PDF) — adopted Aug. 21, 2018
- Resolution No. 398 – Investment Officers (PDF) — adopted June 19, 2018
- Resolution No. 388 – Conflict of Interest Code (PDF) — adopted Oct. 11, 2016
- Resolution No. 377 – General Manager Job Description (PDF) — adopted Jan. 12, 2016
- Resolution No. 374 – Vesting Schedule with CalPERS for Health Benefits (PDF) — adopted Aug. 11, 2015
- Resolution No. 370 – Late Fees, Penalties and Fee Schedule (PDF) — adopted Mar. 30, 2015
- Resolution No. 364 – Credit Card and Expense Policy (PDF) — adopted Oct. 14, 2014
- Resolution No. 352 – Ambulance Lease to CDCR High Desert State Prison (PDF) — adopted July 18, 2013 (unsigned District file copy)
- Resolution No. 235 – Investment Policy and Financial Officers (PDF) — adopted Jan. 8, 2009 (unsigned District file copy)
- Resolution No. 226 – PEMHCA Employer Health Contribution (with 2003 PEMHCA election) (PDF) — adopted 2007
- Resolution No. 224 – SRF Application and Authorized Representative, Phase II Sewer Replacement (PDF) — adopted June 14, 2007 (unsigned District file copy)
- Resolution No. 211 – SRF Application and Authorized Representative, Phase II Sewer Replacement (PDF) — adopted Apr. 14, 2005 (unsigned District file copy)
- Resolution No. 208 – Investment Policy and Financial Officers (PDF) — adopted Jan. 13, 2005 (unsigned District file copy)
- Resolution No. 192 – Sewer Rates 2002–2007 (PDF) — adopted 2002
- Resolution No. 176 – USFS Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — 1999
- Resolution No. 120 – Collins Pine Company Territory Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — c. 1990
- Resolution No. 119 – Higgins-Lazzarini Territory Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — c. 1990
- Resolution No. 115 – Almanor Senior Residential Facility Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted Feb. 9, 1989
- Resolution No. 114 – Higgins Territory Annexation 2-ANNX-88 (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted Feb. 9, 1989
- Resolution No. 108 – Higgins Territory Annexation 1-ANNX-87 (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted July 14, 1988
- Resolution No. 102 – Accepting Martin Ranch Easement Dedication, Lot 12 (recorded easement deed) (PDF) — adopted 1986
- Resolution No. 97 – Caulk Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted Nov. 9, 1983
- Resolution No. 94 – Chester Airport Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted Oct. 6, 1981
- Resolution No. 93 – Plumas Unified School District Annexation (recorded LAFCo Certificate of Completion) (PDF) — adopted Oct. 8, 1981
Resolution Index: Adopted Resolutions Without a Copy on File
The resolutions below were adopted by the Board, as shown in the meeting minutes or the District’s resolution log, but a copy of the document has not yet been found in the District’s digital records. Many older records exist only in paper minute books and binders. Copies will be added as they are located. To ask about one of these, call the District office at (530) 258-2171.
- Resolution No. 433 – CFAA 2024 Admin Rate — adopted May 28, 2024
- Resolution No. 431 – Portal to Portal — adopted July 25, 2023
- Resolution No. 429 – CFAA 2023 Admin Rate — adopted June 27, 2023
- Resolution No. 427 – New Fire Tax Measure — adopted June 23, 2023
- Resolution No. 425 – California CLASS — adopted Aug. 30, 2022
- Resolution No. 419 – CFAA 2021 Admin Rate — adopted June 22, 2021
- Resolution No. 418 – Tax Measure Fire Dept — adopted May 18, 2021
- Resolution No. 416 – VFA Grant — adopted Aug. 18, 2020
- Resolution No. 415 – CFAA 2020 Admin Rate — adopted June 30, 2020
- Resolution No. 414 – Solid Waste Charges — adopted June 16, 2020
- Resolution No. 413 – SWRCB authorized signers for grants — adopted June 16, 2020
- Resolution No. 412 – Well #2 Repairs — adopted Feb. 11, 2020
- Resolution No. 411 – Amending CalPERS Contract (Two Years Additional Service Credit) — adopted Dec. 17, 2019
- Resolution No. 409 – VFA Grant — adopted Aug. 20, 2019
- Resolution No. 408 – CFAA 2019 Admin Rate — adopted July 16, 2019
- Resolution No. 407 – Water Rate increase — adopted June 18, 2019
- Resolution No. 403 – VFA Grant — adopted Aug. 21, 2018
- Resolution No. 402 – Corporate Credit Card Use and Limits — adopted July 17, 2018
- Resolution No. 401 – Amending Res 369 for Livescan auth. — adopted June 19, 2018
- Resolution No. 400 – Years of service acknowledgement — adopted June 19, 2018
- Resolution No. 399 – CFAA 2018 Admin Rate — adopted June 19, 2018
- Resolution No. 397 – PERS CFD MOU/Schedule Change FLSA — adopted Dec. 29, 2017
- Resolution No. 395 – Water rate changes — adopted Nov. 28, 2017
- Resolution No. 394 – Districts interest in Obtaining Funding from SWRCB — adopted Sept. 19, 2017
- Resolution No. 393 – VFA Grant Acceptance — adopted Aug. 15, 2017
- Resolution No. 392 – Amending Res 369 [admin portal to portal] — adopted May 16, 2017
- Resolution No. 391 – CFAA 2017 Admin Rate — adopted Apr. 18, 2017
- Resolution No. 390 – Back Flow Education Pay Increase — adopted Mar. 21, 2017
- Resolution No. 389 – Adopt IRWM plan — adopted Dec. 13, 2016
- Resolution No. 387 – 28 day work period [FLSA] — adopted Aug. 9, 2016
- Resolution No. 386 – Measure A Request Collection of Charges in Tax Roll — adopted July 12, 2016
- Resolution No. 385 – MOU - IRWM — adopted June 14, 2016
- Resolution No. 384 – Amending Policy Manual (FLSA) — adopted June 14, 2016
- Resolution No. 383 – CFAA 2016 Admin Rate — adopted June 14, 2016
- Resolution No. 382 – Holiday Pay — adopted Mar. 8, 2016
- Resolution No. 381 – Uniform Allowance — adopted Mar. 8, 2016
- Resolution No. 380 – Master Pay Scale, 7-1-2009 [sic] to 12-31-2012 (backflow) — adopted Mar. 8, 2016
- Resolution No. 379 – 1-1-2013 to 8-31-2014 Master Pay Scale — adopted Mar. 8, 2016
- Resolution No. 378 – 9-1-2014 to current Master Pay Scale — adopted Mar. 8, 2016
- Resolution No. 376 – Federal Excess Property — adopted Sept. 4, 2015
- Resolution No. 375 – VFA Grant — adopted Sept. 4, 2015
- Resolution No. 373 – 2015-2016 CFAA/CAL EMA Admin Rate Fee — adopted June 9, 2015
- Resolution No. 372 – State Mandated Water Conservation Phase 2 — adopted June 2, 2015
- Resolution No. 371 – Calif Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA-2015) — adopted Feb. 17, 2015
- Resolution No. 369 – Live Scan Authorization — adopted Jan. 13, 2015
- Resolution No. 368 – Cal Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA) Response — adopted Dec. 9, 2014
- Resolution No. 367 – Pro-Rating Chart for water and waste water — adopted Nov. 20, 2014
- Resolution No. 366 – Corrected CFD pay scale eff 9-1-2014 after 9% raises — adopted Nov. 20, 2014
- Resolution No. 363 – Conflict of Interest Code — adopted Oct. 14, 2014
- Resolution No. 362 – Measure A Request Collection of Charges in Tax Roll — adopted Aug. 12, 2014
- Resolution No. 361 – Hydrant water rate adjustment — adopted July 29, 2014
- Resolution No. 360 – CFAA/Cal EMA Admin Rate 14.11 — adopted June 24, 2014
- Resolution No. 359 – Firefighter/EMT/Peace Officer — adopted June 10, 2014
- Resolution No. 358 – PERS 457 plan — adopted Jan. 14, 2014
- Resolution No. 357 – Cal Fire Radio Grant — adopted Nov. 5, 2013
- Resolution No. 356 – Warner Valley Will Serve — adopted Oct. 8, 2013
- Resolution No. 355 – Auto Aid with West Almanor — adopted Sept. 19, 2013
- Resolution No. 354 – Levee Maintenance (Meyers Earth Work) — adopted Sept. 10, 2013
- Resolution No. 353 – Measure A Request Collection of Charges in Tax Roll — adopted Aug. 13, 2013
- Resolution No. 351 – High Desert Ambulance Lease — adopted May 21, 2013
- Resolution No. 350 – CFAA/Cal/EMA Admin Rate Fee — adopted Apr. 9, 2013
- Resolution No. 349 – Measure A Request Collection of Charges in Tax Roll — adopted Aug. 14, 2012
- Resolution No. 348 – CFAA/Cal/EMA Admin Rate Fee .17 — adopted May 8, 2012
- Resolution No. 347 – Employer Pick-up to tax defer member paid PERS contributions — adopted Sept. 13, 2011
- Resolution No. 346 – Measure A Request Collection of Charges in Tax Roll — adopted Aug. 9, 2011
- Resolution No. 345 – Annex 1.5 ac water-only (Higgins) — adopted May 10, 2011
- Resolution No. 344 – Cal EMA cost allocation 14% — adopted Apr. 12, 2011
- Resolution No. 343 – NIMS — adopted Feb. 8, 2011
- Resolution No. 342 – District investment policy — adopted Feb. 8, 2011
- Resolution No. 341 – Conflict of Interest (biennial) — adopted Nov. 12, 2010
- Resolution No. 340 – Amending CalPERS contract (add safety; 3%@50) — adopted Nov. 12, 2010
- Resolution No. 339 – County collection of special assessment taxes — adopted Oct. 12, 2010
- Resolution No. 338 – Cal Fire volunteer (VFA) grant - wildland gear — adopted Aug. 10, 2010
- Resolution No. 337 – County collection of fire special assessment — adopted Apr. 13, 2010
- Resolution No. 336 – Appoint Fire Chief as Asst. Treasurer — adopted Feb. 9, 2010
- Resolution No. 334 – Subject not stated in minutes — adopted Jan. 12, 2010
- Resolution No. 333 – Subject not stated in minutes — adopted Jan. 12, 2010
- Resolution No. 223 – Investment policy 2007; Treasurer / Asst. Treasurer — adopted Feb. 8, 2007
- Resolution No. 205 – Agreeing to annexation and SOI amendment — adopted Feb. 12, 2004
- Resolution No. 204 – Accepting dedication of lines — adopted Feb. 12, 2004
- Resolution No. 203 – Investment authority / financial officers — adopted Jan. 15, 2004
- Resolution No. 197 – Investment policy; Treasurer as Financial Officer — adopted Jan. 16, 2003
- Resolution No. 196 – Initiate annexation of Caltrans land — adopted Dec. 12, 2002
- Resolution No. 195 – Initiate annexation of USFS land — adopted Dec. 12, 2002
- Resolution No. 184 – Naming financial officer / assistant financial officer — adopted Dec. 14, 2000
- Resolution No. 183 – Intention to allow purchase of military service credit (CalPERS) — adopted Dec. 14, 2000
- Resolution No. 182 – Corrects CalPERS error in Res. 181 — adopted Dec. 14, 2000
- Resolution No. 181 – CalPERS contract amendment — adopted c. 2000
Tax-roll and other resolutions numbered by year:
- Resolution No. 2024-01 – Collection of District Charges on the Tax Roll — adopted July 23, 2024
- Resolution No. 2023-02 – $1,500 Tax Measure (with Ordinance 2023-002) — adopted Dec. 27, 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-01 – $450 Tax Measure (with Ordinance 2023-001; number also used 7/25/2023) — adopted Dec. 27, 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-01 – Plumas County Tax Roll Collection — adopted July 25, 2023
- Resolution No. 2022-01 – Measure A – Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll ($2.50/parcel) — adopted Aug. 30, 2022
- Resolution No. 2019-001 – Ambulance Response Boundary (Peninsula Fire / Chester Fire / Indian Valley) — adopted Oct. 15, 2019
- Resolution No. 2019-001 – Measure A – Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll — adopted July 16, 2019
- Resolution No. 2018-01 – Measure A – Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll — adopted July 17, 2018
- Resolution No. 2017-01 – Measure A – Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll — adopted July 18, 2017
- Resolution No. 2015-01 – Measure A – Collection of Charges on the Tax Roll — adopted July 14, 2015
Ordinances
Ordinances adopted by the Board, oldest first. Many of the older ordinances were incorporated into, amended by, or superseded by the 1994 CPUD Code and later actions, and the District is updating its Code. Older ordinances are scanned copies that have been made text-searchable; if you need one in another format, call the District office at (530) 258-2171.
- Ordinance No. 4 – Water Rate and Regulation of Rendition of Water Service (PDF) — 1966
- Ordinance No. 5 – Appointment of Plumas County as Treasurer (PDF) — 1967 (superseded by Ordinance No. 6)
- Ordinance No. 6 – Relieving Plumas County as Treasurer (PDF) — 1970
- Ordinance No. 7 – Establishing Compensation for the Board of Directors (PDF) — 1973
- Ordinance No. 115C – Sewer Service and Fees (PDF) — 1981
- Ordinance No. 8 – Discontinuance of Water Service for Backflow Issues (PDF) — 1982
- Ordinance No. 9 – Garbage Franchise (PDF) — 1984
- Ordinance No. 10 – Amending Ordinance No. 115D, Sewer Rates (PDF) — 1990
- Ordinance No. 11 – Amending Ordinance No. 115D, Sewer Rates (PDF) — 1990
- Ordinance No. 12 – Informal Bidding Procedures (PDF) — 1991
- Ordinance No. 13 – Adopting the 1994 Edition of the CPUD Code (PDF) — 1994
- CPUD Code, 1994 Edition (PDF) — adopted by Ordinance No. 13, 1994 (77 pages)
- Ordinance No. 14 – Amending the 1994 Edition of the CPUD Code (PDF) — 1994
- Ordinance No. 15 – Amending the 1994 Edition of the CPUD Code (PDF) — 1996
- Ordinance No. 16 – Fees and Posting for Service Termination (PDF) — 2007
- Ordinance No. 17 – Establishing Development Impact Fees (PDF) — 2007
- Ordinance No. 2025-01 – Cross-Connection Control Program (PDF) — approved May 12, 2025
Garbage franchise agreement
Garbage and recycling collection in the District is provided by Waste Management – Feather River Disposal under a franchise (see Ordinance No. 9 above). Waste Management Franchise Contract, 2020 (PDF) | Exhibits A and B (PDF)
