[Amended 4-1-1968 by Ord. No. 284]
A department of the borough is hereby established to be known
and designated as the Water Department. The Water Department shall
be an administrative arm of the Council and have control over the
affairs of the Water Department, subject to the approval of the full
membership of the Council as herein set forth.
[Amended 4-1-1968 by Ord. No. 284]
The Water Department shall consist of a Superintendent and a
Committee of two members of the Council.
A. The Superintendent of the Water Department shall be elected by the
Council at its organization meeting the first Monday of January of
each even-numbered year, except the first incumbent, who shall be
elected at any regular meeting of the Council. He shall hold office
for a term of two years and shall serve at the pleasure of the Council
and may be removed at any time. His salary shall be set by the Council
at the time of his appointment and shall be paid monthly or as otherwise
agreed by the Council and the Superintendent.
B. The Water Committee shall be named by the President, by and with
the consent of the majority of the members of the Council, at the
January meeting of the Council in even-numbered years. Committee members
shall serve without pay but shall receive their necessary and proper
expenses in carrying out of their duties.
[Amended 4-1-1968 by Ord. No. 284]
The Water Department shall meet at least one day each month
for the purpose of reviewing the affairs of the Department for the
current month and for preparing a report to the Council, including
the expenses of operation, which shall be a concise and accurate record
of the affairs of the Department presented in written form.
[Amended 4-1-1968 by Ord. No. 284]
In addition to the above report, the Superintendent and the
Committee shall be available at meetings of the Council to give further
details and explanation of Department affairs as they may be required
from time to time by the Council. Department bills shall be presented
for payment at the regular monthly meetings of the Council and, if
the same have the approval of the Superintendent and the Committee,
be acted upon promptly after presentation to the Council.