The Superintendent or his duly authorized deputy or representative shall have general supervision over the waterworks of the City, and appurtenances thereto, under the direction to the Mayor and Council. Said Superintendent shall attend the tapping of mains, laying and connecting up of 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 treatment plant, pumping stations and reservoirs and shall keep the mains of the said system filled with pure and wholesome water at a pressure sufficient for proper fire protection. Prior to the hour of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. of the fifth business day before the close of the billing period, the said Superintendent shall have all meters inspected and shall enter the present readings thereof in a permanent record opposite the last pervious reading, and deliver the same to the Clerk. The said Superintendent shall at frequent intervals examine the premises of customers supplied with water at a flat rate, and report to the Clerk any improper diversions or use of water, or use of equipment other than that herein specified for flat rate customers. At the order of the Council or Clerk, the Superintendent shall proceed to collect all delinquent utility charges and the penalties as hereinafter provided. All sums collected by the Superintendent under this Chapter shall be paid over to the Clerk with a statement of such collection and a list of customers whose utility service has been disconnected. The 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 report and statements as may be required, he may perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Mayor and Council, and to the end that the provisions of this Section may be carried out, the Superintendent shall be allowed such assistance as the Mayor and Council may deem necessary and proper. (Ord. 659, 9-27-1994)