The director of public works shall have general supervision over the sewage treatment and sewerage system of the city. His duties shall be as follows:
(A) Treatment Plant Operations: Adequately maintain and operate treatment plant.
(B) Testing: Perform the needed physical, chemical and bacteriological tests recommended by the state board of health.
(C) Treatment Plant Records: Maintain records of treatment plant operation.
(D) Connection Records: Keep an accurate and complete record of connections made to the sewer, and keep posted to date a sectional map of wye branches furnished him for this purpose.
(E) Sewer Maintenance: Keep the city sewers and appurtenances clean and in good working order.
(F) Permits: Issue permits for sewer connections.
(G) Violations: Report violations of rules and regulations set forth in this chapter to the city council.
(H) Additional Employees Authorized: The director of public works may employ such additional help, subject to the approval of the mayor and authorization by the city council, as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of that office. The director of public works shall be responsible for the acts done on behalf of that office by such employees and for the proper performance of their duties. This may include a superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant who shall be subordinate to the director of public works. (Ord. 697, 10-19-1981)