(A) Office created. There is hereby created the office of Superintendent of Public Works, an executive office of the city. The Superintendent of Public Works shall be appointed by the Mayor by and with the advice and consent of the City Council.
(B) Streets. The Superintendent of Public Works shall have charge of the construction, care and maintenance of all public streets, alleys and driveways in the city. He or she shall see to it that all gutters and drains therein function properly, and that the same are kept free from defects.
(C) Lighting. The Superintendent of Public Works shall supervise the lighting of the public streets and alleys, and shall keep the lighting system in efficient operation and good repair.
(D) Employees. All officers and employees assigned to the Department of Public Works shall perform their duties subject to the orders and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works.
(E) Property. The Superintendent of Public Works shall be the custodian of all property of the city which is not assigned to the care or custody of any other officer.
(Prior Code, § 7-1)