The city’s Water Superintendent shall have general supervision and control over the city water system, and shall be primarily responsible for its economic operation and prudent management. Included in the said water system shall be the water plants, the pump houses, all machinery and appliances used in connection with producing and distributing water to inhabitants of the city. All actions, decisions and procedures of the Water Superintendent shall be subject to the general directives and control of the City Council. The Water Superintendent shall have the general control and supervisory authority over all employees of the water system which the City Council from time to time may hire to operate and maintain the said system. He or she shall be under the direction and supervision of the City Administrator and shall report directly to the City Administrator, who in turn shall report to the City Council, of the condition of the said water system, of all mains, pipes, hydrants, reservoirs and machinery and such improvements, repairs and extensions thereof as he or she may think proper. No money shall be expended for improvements, repairs or extensions of the said waterworks system except upon the recommendation of the Water Superintendent and approval of the City Administrator. The Water Superintendent shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.