Divisions to be operated independent of each other; exception.
Memphis Charter, art. 65, § 688
in effectSec. 688. - Divisions to be operated independent of each other; exception.
Each of said divisions (electric, gas and water) shall be operated independent of each other, except insofar as the board of Light, Gas and Water Commissioners may be of the opinion that joint operation shall be advisable, and economical, in which event the expense incurred in such joint operation, including the salaries of said commissioners, shall be prorated between the several divisions in such manner as the Light, Gas and Water Commissioners shall find to be equitable.
(Priv. Acts 1939, ch. 381, § 17)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/charter?nodeId=PTICHRELA_ART65LIGAWADI_S688DIBEOPINEAOTEXFetched: 10/28/2026
