There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which is the Superintendent of Public Works, who shall be appointed by the City Manager, and removable by the Manager; provided, that during the absence, disability, or suspension of the Superintendent of Public Works, the City Manager shall act as such or appoint an acting Director; and provided, that during a vacancy in the Office of Superintendent, the City Manager shall be Director of Public Works until and unless he appoints a Director. The Public Works Superintendent is an officer of the City, and has supervision and control of the Department of Public Works. (2007 Code § 1-46)