The water maintenance supervisor shall be given the authority to make emergency decisions concerning the use of municipal water by all users subject to confirmation by the board at the next regular or special meeting after the emergency action is taken. If possible and time allows, the water maintenance supervisor shall, prior to taking emergency action, confer with the mayor or other available board members. An emergency situation shall include, but not be limited to, equipment or conduit failure, shortage of water, high use, water pollution, or any other circumstance which threatens the municipal water supply and/or the welfare of the town citizens. Such emergency decisions shall include, but not be limited to, the authority to set watering or water use restrictions, to shut off the water flow when deemed to be necessary, and to take whatever other action is necessary to meet the requirements of this title. (Ord. 198, 9-4-1996)