The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities convened on August 6, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including staffing updates and a review of procedural rules.

The meeting began with a discussion on staffing within the customer care department. A representative reported that a new hire is set to start on August 18, which will reduce the number of vacant positions from two to one. However, the hiring process has faced challenges, as previous candidates have accepted offers only to later decline. The position has been posted multiple times, and the department is hopeful that the current recruitment efforts will yield a suitable candidate.

Following the staffing update, the board moved on to the annual review of procedural rules. Tom, a board member, led the discussion, highlighting minor updates and clarifications to the existing rules. One significant change proposed was to clarify that the procedural rules specific to the Board of Public Utilities take precedence over broader county rules when discrepancies arise. This clarification aims to ensure that the board operates under its own set of guidelines tailored to its unique functions.

The board also discussed suggestions for further improvements to the procedural rules, including quoting the charter section that mandates the adoption of these rules. Additionally, members considered condensing repetitive sections to streamline the document and avoid confusion regarding which rules apply in case of amendments.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue refining the procedural rules and to monitor the progress of staffing efforts in the coming weeks. The board aims to fill all vacant positions to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery to the community.