(A) Department established. The Waterworks Department is established with full power and authority to act as provided by law.
(B) Superintendent. The operation of the Waterworks Department shall be directed by a Superintendent, who shall receive for his services compensation fixed by ordinance of the Common Council.
(C) Duties of the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall have the power and the following shall be the duties of the Superintendent within the general and fiscal policies prescribed by the Common Council.
(1) Exercise general supervision of and make rules and regulations for the operation and administration of the affairs of the department.
(2) Maintain and keep in good repair the waterworks operation of the city, as well as all of its machinery and equipment.
(3) Designate, in the absence of the Superintendent while on vacation, sick leave, or out of the city on official business, the employee of the department who shall serve in the absence of the Superintendent.
(4) Employ any necessary employees at rates prescribed by the Common Council, set up work schedules, assign duties, keep accurate records of hours of employment on forms furnished by the Clerk-Treasurer, and supervise employees under his control.
(5) Maintain maps and other pertinent records of all water line repairs and installations.
(6) Prepare and submit an annual budget, accompanied by a complete inventory of the equipment and supplied of the department, giving the age and condition of major items.
(7) Advise the Common Council from time to time as to the operation of the department and of its needs and requirements, and cooperate with other departments, boards, and agencies of the city.
(`84 Code, § 2-33)