The Water Superintendent shall have general supervision over the waterworks of the City, and appurtenances thereto, under the direction of the Mayor and Council. Said Superintendent shall attend to the tapping of mains, and laying and connecting laterals and installation of meters and meter boxes, and shall see that all open ditches and excavations on or along the streets, alleys and thoroughfares of said City are carefully guarded by rails and lights or other proper warning signals. He shall have charge of and operate the pumping stations and reservoirs and shall keep the mains of said system filled with pure and wholesome water at a pressure sufficient for proper fire protection. Said Superintendent shall also keep an inventory of all property belonging to the water system and shall, with the consent of the Mayor and Council, purchase supplies and equipment necessary for the maintenance of the system. He shall, upon request, attend meetings of the Council and render such reports and statements as may be required. He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law or order of the Mayor or Council, and to the end that the provisions of this section may be carried out, said Superintendent shall be allowed such assistance as the Mayor or Council may deem necessary and proper. (Ord. 209, 6-7-1993)