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40 <br />Appendix C- Water Conversation Policy <br />5. Water Sources <br />This policy applies to use of water from municipal sources and wells. <br />E. Responsibilities <br />1. Energy Task Group <br />As provided in the County's energy conservation policy, the Manager appoints an <br />Energy Conservation Task Group. The Task Group provides direction, counsel, <br />and oversight as to implementation of the Water Conservation Policy. As <br />necessary the Task Group addresses questions of policy interpretation and <br />adherence. The Task Group also seeks input on innovative tools and techniques <br />to support water conservation in County facilities. <br />2. Public Works Department <br />The Public Works Department is responsible for: <br />• Up fitting as authorized and maintaining County facilities in accordance with the <br />requirements of this policy, including installation of water conserving devices <br />and verification of correct equipment settings and operation. <br />• Development of the annual Water Conservation Action Plan and identifying any <br />associated costs, as part of the annual budget process. <br />7. Department Heads <br />Department heads are responsible for: <br />• Communicating the County's water conservation goals and policies to staff, <br />providing guidance and promoting adherence. <br />8. Employees <br />County employees are responsible for: <br />• Becoming knowledgeable about the County's water conservation policies and <br />initiatives and complying with these policies. <br />• Advising the supervisor of any circumstance that prevents adherence to the <br />County's policies. <br />• Bringing forward ideas and suggestions for water conservation that may not <br />have been identified to them. <br />