The superintendent of the electric power department shall manage and supervise the city electric power system pursuant to the provisions of this part and pursuant to resolutions, rules, and regulations adopted by the city council from time to time prescribing his or her powers and duties and directing the manner and frequency with which he or she shall make reports to the mayor relating to the electric power system. All of the functions and activities of the superintendent shall be carried on under the direction of the mayor. (Ord. 1989-1 § 1: prior code § 14-312)