(A) There is created and established within the city the office of Water Works Superintendent, such office to be filled by the chief operator of the Water Department as so designated by the City Council.
(B) (1) It shall be the duty of the Water Works Superintendent to assume general supervisory control over the water works system of the city; to carry out the provisions of this section and of all other laws hereafter enacted by the Council relating to the water works; to operate and repair the system and to keep the same in good working order at all times; to maintain such daily and monthly records as may be deemed necessary by the Council or Clerk; provided, however, the Superintendent shall be and remain at all times under the immediate direction and control of the Council, the Clerk and administrative assistant, and subject to assignment to duties other than those herein expressly provided.
(2) Whenever mentioned in this section, the word “Superintendent” shall mean and refer to Water Works Superintendent.
(Prior Code, § 18.02, Subds. 1, 2)