A Department of Waterworks (also to be referred to and known as the Water Department) has been established and said utility was removed from the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, all in accordance with IC 8-1.5 et seq. The Town Council shall and does have the authority to do and perform any and all acts deemed necessary for the prudent and efficient management and protection of this utility and related Department not inconsistent with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
(A) Administration. The direct, daily management of the Water Department shall be by the Department Superintendent. The Superintendent shall report to the Town Council and/or Town Administrator.
(B) Duties and authority. The Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the operations of the Town Water Department, including, but not limited to, management of Department employees.
(Ord. 8210, passed 12-20-82; Am. Ord. passed 7-13-92; Am. Ord. 2021-11, passed 7-12-21; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 7-11-22)
Cross-reference:
Waterworks system; rates and charges, see Ch. 50