140.03  POWERS AND DUTIES.
   (a)   The acquisition, construction, improvements, equipment, custody, administration, operation and maintenance of all waterworks for the collection, treatment and distribution of water within the Town and in such other areas as may be within the jurisdiction of the Water Board which shall be acquired, constructed, operated or maintained by the Water Board, and employment of all engineers, architects, inspectors, superintendents, managers, collectors, attorneys, and other employees in the judgment of the Board necessary to the execution of its powers and duties, and the collection of all revenues from the works acquired, constructed, operated or maintained by it, shall be under the control and supervision of the Board.  The Water Board shall have the power to take all steps and proceedings and to make and enter any and all contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers in regard to the construction, maintenance and operation of a waterworks facility.
   (b)   In addition to the authority and powers enumerated herein, the Water Board shall be vested with all other powers and authorities provided for such boards by Chapter 8, Article 19 of the West Virginia Code, as amended.
(Ord. 86-1.  Passed 12-18-86.)