The electrical power department is created and hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "the department". It shall be comprised of all the property, equipment and personnel necessary to maintain and operate the municipality's electrical power system.
The department shall administer the operation and maintenance of the municipal electrical power system under the general supervision of the city council. All hiring of employees shall be done in accordance with the city's personnel policies and procedures. This section does not, in any manner, prohibit the city council from contracting the maintenance services to a private vendor. (Ord. 1988-1: prior code § 14-511.1)