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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Zoning Board of Adjustment - The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals to any <br />order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Building Official related to the Zoning <br />Ordinance. The Board also hears and decides on special exceptions and variances as long as their <br />action is not contrary to public interest and is within the guidelines established by State Law and <br />the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall also conduct public hearings and render decisions <br />regarding the Zoning Ordinance's provisions for non-conforming structures and uses. <br /> <br />Civil Service Commission - The Civil Service Commission was established in 1981,when the <br />citizens voted to adopt the State's Municipal Civil Service Law, as it applies to sworn police <br />officers. In compliance with State Law, the Commission has adopted rules relating to the <br />appointments and the promotions of sworn police officers. Furthermore, the Civil Service <br />Commission conducts investigations and hearings related to police officers appeals of disciplinary <br />actions . <br /> <br />SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES <br /> <br />La Porte Area Water Authority - The La Porte Area Water Authority was created in 1981 by the <br />State Legislature. The legislation granted the Authority rights and powers related to acquisition <br />of water supplies and the collection I treatment of wastes. The early mission of the Authority was <br />to secure surface water supplies and provide for the delivery of this surface water to entities <br />contracting with the Authority. The Authority may purchase, construct, lease or otherwiseacquire property and facilities relating to their mission. They may contract with persons, <br />corporations, municipal corporations, and political subdivisions of the State with the approval of <br />the City Council. <br /> <br />12 <br />