Upon the recommendation of the city Water Commissioner, the Mayor is authorized to implement a water conservation program as set forth in this chapter pursuant to a public notice to be published in a legal newspaper distributed in the city and posted in at least three public places in the city. After the implementation of such water conservation program, it may subsequently be lifted by the Mayor upon the recommendation of the city Water Commissioner by publication and posting of such action as described above. Any decision by the Mayor to implement or to lift the water conservation program shall be considered by the City Council at the next regular meeting that is held following the decision to implement or to lift the water conservation program. Such decision by the Mayor shall continue in full force and effect only if the Council approves such action.
(Ord. 336, passed 5-13-2003)