The three City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission (CMPUC) members are appointed by the City Council to serve staggered three-year terms expiring January 1 of each year. The Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary are appointed by the CMPUC from among its members annually. 

The CMPUC meets the second Monday of each month at 4:45 p.m. At least one member of the Commission must be a current City Council Member. The CMPUC is responsible for managing the personnel matters, capital improvements, equipment purchases, and day-to-day operations of the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Departments. 

The CMPUC's purpose is to operate the electric production and distribution systems, water system, wastewater treatment system, and appropriate buildings. 

Established in 1907 by Council resolution as the Water, Light, Power, and Building Commission.
Delegated by City Council in 1907, the duties of operating the electric production and distribution systems, water system, and public buildings.
Delegated by City Council in 1964, the duties of operating the City’s wastewater treatment system.
City Council changed name to the Melrose Public Utilities Commission in 1991.
Re-established the City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission (CMPUC) by City Council ordinance in 2006. 
City Council & CMPUC adopted Resolution No. 07-026, Joint Resolution of the City of Melrose and the City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission Comfirming and Restating the Legal Name of the Public Utilities Commission to "City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission" June 6, 2007.
CMPUC's goal is to keep utility rates low for all of its customers.