The BWS has full and complete authority to manage, control, and operate the County's water system and related properties. The BWS has full and complete authority to manage, control, and operate the County's water system and related properties. The Administration is managed by the Director and the Deputy Director. Administration also recommends the rules and regulations for adoption by the Board. They coordinate DWS affairs with Mayor and County Council and are in charge of human resources and community relations.
Administration provides water education and technical interpretation for legal issues.
Finally, they are in charge of annual reports. The Fiscal Division is in charge of accounting. This includes budget development, budget control, overseeing the annual audit, long-range financial planning, advising BWS on fiscal matters, payroll preparation, centralized purchasing, maintenance of stores inventory, and process and research claims for damages. Fiscal also handles customer service and provides customer support, which includes the processing of bills and payments, tracking and responding to customer inquiries and service requests, collection of delinquent accounts, handling water service applications, and administering rules and regulations relating to water service. The Engineering Division reviews all development plans for conformity with departmental standards.