The function of the meter and electric department shall be to provide water facilities and electrical service to all of the city customers. This shall include but is not limited to the reading of meters and repairs and maintenance of all electrical facilities and water meters. The department shall likewise be responsible for the maintenance of any buildings used by the city in the pursuit of the electric and water business, with joint supervision of the city hall building. The city commission shall assign the necessary employees for the performance of the department functions. The department head shall have the right to hire additional employees or discharge employees upon failure to perform their duties or any other reason set forth in the personnel manual of the city. The department head shall have the right to promulgate procedures and regulations for his or her respective employees. He or she shall report to the board of commissioners and/or mayor upon request as to the activities and general condition of his or her department. All bills received by the department shall be approved prior to payment of the department head.
(Ord. No. 064-1993, 12-14-93; Am. Ord. 029-2021, 1-11-21)