Said Board of Trustees shall have complete control of said water works plant and system, and shall be charged with the duty of managing the same for the benefit of said city; and shall have full and complete authority to employ a Superintendent and through such Superintendent to employ, discharge, and fix the compensation of all employees of said water works plant; and shall have the power, directly or through its authorized agents, to make all contracts for the purchase of supplies and fuel, and the construction or acquisition of extensions, betterments, and improvements to said water works plant and system, shall have power to make rules and regulations governing the furnishing of service to patrons and for the payment of same; and for providing for discontinuance of service to those failing to pay therefor when due, until payment is made, the Common Council, upon the recommendation of said Board of Trustees, shall provide penalties for the violation of such rules and regulations and for the use of such service without the consent or knowledge of the authorities in charge thereof, and to provide penalties for all interference, trespassing, or injury to any such water works plant and system, or appliances connected therewith, or premises on which the same may be located.
(2003 Code, § 13.08.030)