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~_ . Page 4 â€"Waterioo Chronicie, Wednesday , December 21, gaamamwmm SLrest Mbiasfes oo _ WR a . p & j & 3 .' oliie . § "‘ :.’ l E . uy T P s lc mm e imarmmeagn t [ o t‘ 0 d 4 qeShToaYhoLyhosynhneosyhresesrosyap [_ _ ""I_ j BAhRNARARARARNARARARARARARLARA®A®CE® â€" City to appoint its hydro members The city of Waterloo will be the only municipality in the Region to appoint, rather and elect its hydro commissioners. Council decided Monday night to break with the 70â€" year tradition of electing the city‘s hydro members, despite the urgings of Waâ€" terloo North hydro commisâ€" dismayed, and ‘"couldn‘t believe‘‘ that the city would opt for appointing its three members to the commission. In addition, Mayor Marjorie Carroll is automatically named to the body. The other two municiâ€" palities that form the new past, and should be conâ€" sidered a special purpose committee of council, and accountable to council. They weren‘t swayed by the argument, and decided to appoint members to the commission. sion chairman Bill S: to continue the practise. over Jan. 1, the townships of Wellesley and Woolwich, will continue to elect their hydro officials. Mr. Smith said he felt it‘s good policy to elect hydro officials, because it makes them accountable to the people, rather than council, and it prevents the possibility of the city‘s adding other charges to hydro bills, or draining off hydro funds for other purâ€" poses. Electing the commisâ€" sion allows anybody to run for office, but reduces the number of candidates if they‘re appointed, Mr. Smith said. However, aldermen said the hydro commission has Give yourself a break. Take a walk. Walk a block.Today. ‘"‘ in the &