Power structure: If a Los Angeles city councilman gets his way, the governance structure of the Department of Water and Power could be in for a major change. Councilman Felipe Fuentes wants to replace the commission that oversees the utility with a group of paid professionals.

 

The proposal would also take away the mayor and City Council’s ability to select and approve the DWP’s general manager. The changes could lead to “a focused, professional management system in place,” Fuentes said.