The general duties of the Superintendent shall be to:
(A) Take charge of the water system and all connections and appurtenances thereto and secure all labor, materials, tools, and implements necessary for the proper maintenance and operation of said system, subject to the approval of the Committee on Water. In emergency cases, he or she may order such supplies, materials, or implements as may be necessary for the proper operation of the system;
(B) Control and supervise the employees of the Water Department, see that they faithfully perform the duties assigned to them, and report to the Board of Trustees any dereliction of duty on the part of such employees;
(C) Superintend the making of connections with the water system;
(D) Prevent injury to the water system and waste of water, institute legal proceedings for the punishment of those violating the provisions of this code, and enforce all rules prescribed for the operation and regulation of the Water Department;
(E) Read water meters;
(F) Make all repairs occasioned by leaks or breaks in the mains of the system, and shut off water from all premises on which leaks are permitted to go unrepaired; and
(G) Examine and approve all bills and accounts against the village arising out of the operation of the Water Department.
(Prior Code, § 38.1.4)