A. Department Created; Composition; Jurisdiction: The city has established a public works department, which is in charge of the waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems for the city. This department shall consist of such officers, employees and personnel necessary to perform the functions of these systems. The public works department and/or designated agents, under the general direction of the city manager, mayor and/or city council, shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance and expansion of the municipal waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems.
B. Director Of Public Works:
1. Responsibilities Generally: The director of public works shall:
a. Be the head of the waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems for the city and shall have charge and custody of all property pertaining thereto.
b. Supervise all employees assigned to these systems and shall be responsible for the management of the systems and the conduct of its business.
c. Be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this title and is hereby authorized to establish such regulations, policies and procedures as may be necessary for the enforcement of those provisions.
d. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the city manager, mayor and/or city council.
2. Books And Records:
a. The director of public works and/or designated agents shall keep complete and accurate records of the finances, property and operations of the waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems. All records shall be available for inspection by the city manager, the mayor and/or city council at all times.
b. The director of public works shall make such reports concerning the operations and business of the water, sewer and garbage systems as may be required by the city manager, mayor and/or city council.
3. Annual Budget Reports: The director of public works may be required to submit a recommended annual waterworks, wastewater and garbage budget report for the following fiscal year to the city manager.
4. Recommendations Concerning Employees: The director of public works shall recommend to the city manager and/or the city council the number and duties of employees necessary to conduct the business of the waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems.
C. Identification Of Agents And Employees: Agents and employees of the waterworks, wastewater and garbage systems, whose duties require them to enter upon private premises, shall be provided with credentials authorized by the director of public works identifying them as such agents or employees. The director of public works shall maintain an official list of those authorized to possess credentials of the department.
D. Impersonating Agents Or Employees: No person other than a duly authorized agent or employee of the public works department shall possess any credential of the department or in any manner represent himself or herself as an agent or employee of the department. (Ord. 99-1208, 12-6-1999)