(a) The operation, maintenance and management of the waterworks system
be under the immediate supervision and control of Council. Council
, however, delegate the
to regulate day-to-day operations of the system to the Director of Public Works or to any other person of its choosing, provided that such authority shall always be subordinate to the authority of Council.
(b) The Director of Public Works
have charge of the maintenance and operation of the water supply and treatment plant, pumping equipment, distribution system, fire hydrants, meters and all other appurtenances of the waterworks system. The Director shall supervise all extensions and alterations of the waterworks system as Council
direct. He or she shall also be responsible for reading all water meters.
(c) The City Clerk
be responsible for the collection of water bills. All revenues shall be accounted for in a manner satisfactory to Council. The City Clerk shall prepare and present a bimonthly statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Water Department to Council.
(d) The City Treasurer
deposit water revenues in a manner approved for other municipal deposits, but shall keep water revenues in a separate and distinct account.
(e) The Director
report monthly to Council in such detail as Council
direct.
(f) The system
be operated upon the basis of a fiscal year beginning on June 1 of each year and ending on May 31 of the following year.
(Ord. 11, passed 4-13-1938; Ord. 34, passed 3-1-1967)