Under and by virtue of the Ohio Constitution, Ohio Revised Code, power to provide and regulate water systems (Ohio R.C. 715.08, 717.01, 743.01, 743.02, 743.03, 743.04, 743.05, 743.06, 743.07, 743.08, 743.09, 743.10, 743.11, 743.14, 743.15, 743.16, 743.17, 743.18, 743.19, 743.20, 743.21, 743.22, 742.23, 743.24) and the ordinances of Council, the Director of Public Service may make such rules and regulations as he deems necessary for the safe, economical and efficient management and protection of the water works of the City and also for the administration of the Department of Utilities, Division of Water. Such rules and regulations shall have the same validity as ordinances when not repugnant thereto. When not otherwise specifically provided by the Ohio Constitution, the City, by ordinances enacted by Council or by the rules and regulations adopted under the authority of the Director of Public Service thereof as hereinbefore provided, the general laws of the State applicable to the subject matter hereof shall apply. (Ord. 167-96. Passed 9-16-96.)