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(gg) "Supplementary Application" means an application made to excavate or obstruct more of the right -of -way than allowed in, or to extend, a permit that had already been issued. (hh) "Telecommunication Rights -of -Way User" means a person owning or controlling a facility in the public right -of -way, or seeking to own or control a facility in the public right -of -way, that is used or is intended to be used for transporting telecommunication or other voice or data information. For purposes of this Chapter, a cable communication system defined and regulated under Minn. Stat. Chap. 238, and telecommunication activities related to providing natural gas or electric energy services are not telecommunications right -of -way users. (ii) "Unusable Equipment" means equipment in the right -of -way which has remained unused for one year and for which the registrant is unable to provide proof that it has either a plan to begin using it within the next twelve (12) months or a potential purchaser or user of the equipment. Sec. 1.03. Administration. The Director' is the principal City official responsible for the administration of the rights -of -way, right -of -way permits, and the ordinances related thereto. The Director may delegate any or all of the duties hereunder. Sec. 1.04. Utility Coordination Committee. The city may create a utility coordination committee. If created, this committee shall be voluntary and advisory to the Director. It will be composed of any registrants that wish to assist the City in obtaining information and by making recommendations regarding ways to take greater responsibility for the right -of -way, and to improve the process of performing construction work therein. The Director may determine the size of such committee and shall appoint members from a list of registrants that have expressed a desire to assist the city. (Note: This paragraph is included as an option for your city.) Sec. 1.05. Registration and Right -of -Way Occupancy. Subd. 1. Registration. Each person who occupies, uses, or seeks to occupy or use, the right -of- way or any equipment in the right -of -way, including by lease, sublease or assignment, or who has, or seeks to have, equipment in any right -of -way must register with the Director. Registration will consist of providing application information and paying a registration fee. Subd. 2. Registration Prior to Work. No person may construct, install, repair, remove, relocate, or perform any other work on, or use any equipment or any part thereof in any right -of -way without first being registered with the Director. 4The city manager would usually make the appointment. A council resolution should be used in the typical weak mayor, non - manager city. The mayor of strong mayor cities would typically make this appointment. Page 74