Permission and authority is hereby vested in the water superintendent to make and enforce all needed rules and regulations for the operation and government of said water system and its appurtenances, its employees, their salaries, terms of employment, hours of service and duties, but no rules or regulations shall be promulgated by the superintendent which shall in any way contravene, alter or modify any ordinance or ordinances passed by the village president and village board of trustees having reference to the water system or any matter or thing connected therewith. (Ord., 9-10-1956; amd. 1989 Code)