(A) The Municipal Water Commissioner shall have general supervision and control over the municipal water system. Included in the said water system shall be the water plant, the pump house, all machinery and appliances used in connection with producing and distributing water to inhabitants of the municipality. All actions, decisions and procedures of the Water Commissioner shall be subject to the general directives and control of the Utilities Superintendent. The Municipal Water Commissioner shall have the general control and supervisory authority over all employees of the water system which the governing body may from time to time hire to operate and maintain the said system. He or she shall make a detailed report to the Utilities Superintendent at least once every six months, 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 may think proper.
(B) The Water Commissioner, who may be removed at any time by the Mayor, shall provide a bond conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his or her duties which shall amount to not less than the amount set by resolution of the governing body and on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
(C) The Water Commissioner shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the governing body or Utilities Superintendent.
(1976 Code, § 1-216)
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Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-107, 17-541, 17-543, 19-1405