The meetings are open to the public. Regular Public Utilities Commission Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6 PM.  

If Monday is a holiday, it is moved to Tuesday evening.

Benton Public Utilities Commission Agenda - October 19, 2026

Benton Utilities Seeking Applicants for Public Utilities Commission

City of Benton Commission Application

Benton Utilities is currently accepting applications from qualified citizens interested in serving on the Benton Public Utilities Commission. This is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about serving their community and helping guide the future of utility services in Benton. Applicants must be residents of the City of Benton and customers of Benton Utilities. Commissioners play an important role in utility governance and long-term planning by providing oversight and guidance for the utility's operational and infrastructure needs. While the position is unpaid, eligible expenses incurred while conducting Utility business may be reimbursed. We encourage community-minded citizens who are interested in supporting the continued success and reliability of Benton Utilities to apply.

The Commission has management responsibility over Benton Utilities' Electric Distribution, Water Purification, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, Administrative Services, and Purchasing departments, providing oversight for long-term planning, personnel requirements, and operational needs.

We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions that start on January 1st, 2027:

One-Year Term

One commissioner will be appointed to fill a partial-term vacancy that will expire on December 31, 2027.

Five-Year Term

One commissioner will be appointed to serve a full five-year term, helping guide the future of Benton Utilities and the services it provides to our community.

How To Apply

Interested applicants may obtain and complete an application by visiting the Benton Utilities or City of Benton website. Completed applications must be submitted, along with any required supporting documentation, to the City Clerk's Office.

Applications must be submitted to:

City Clerk
P.O. Box 607
Benton, AR 72018

Or delivered to:
410 River Street
Benton, AR 72015

Or emailed to:
[email protected]

Application Deadline

4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2026

For additional information, please call (501) 213-1347.

Help shape the future of Benton Utilities and serve your community by applying today.

The Commission was formed based by City of Benton Ordinance 46 of 2004.  It consists of a group of unpaid citizens interested in utilities. Commissioners serve five (5) year terms. They are appointed by the Benton City Council and must be residents of the City.

The Benton Utilities commissioners have management responsibility over the Electric Department, Water Dept., Sewer Department, Billing Service Department and Purchasing Department in regards to long-term planning, personnel requirements and operational needs.

The PUC cannot set utility rates or issue bonds for the Utility Department, a right reserved for the City Council by Ordinance 46 of 2004.

Current Commission Members are:

Excerpt from City of Benton Ordinance 46 of 2004

The Public Utility Commission of the City of Benton was created by Ordinance 46 of 2004, which states in part “. . . WHEREAS the City Council of the City has determined that the System can be most efficiently and economically operated under a commission form of management and . . .” and appointed five commissioners for the ‘Commission’. Ordinance 46 of 2004 also states in Section 2. “Successor commissioners shall be nominated by the Commission and submitted to the City Council for ratification and confirmation by a majority vote of all members of the City Council for a term of five (5) years.”

Downloads

Ordinance 46 of 2004
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