Since the City's purchase of the system in 1982, the Utility has been
under
the direction of 27 different Directors and only 4 different managers.
They have provided the stable leadership and prudent fiscal management
necessary for the Water and Wastewaters' successful transition from a small
water system to a regional drinking water utility.
Organization
The City Corporation
Board of Directors is an appointed commission of the city of
Russellville, Arkansas, which constitutes five members. City Corporation
was established as authorized by Arkansas statute in 1985 to operate,
maintain, and improve the Russellville municipal waterworks and
wastewater system. City Corporation also operates and manages the
ConAgra Pre Treatment Plant. The Corporation functions as a City owned
utility and is totally supported by the charges assessed users of the
systems. The corporation employs staff for the water, wastewater, and
ConAgra plant operations. The maintenance, engineering, administration
and support staff serves all three. City Corporation presently employs over 50 people within the company.