There shall be an executive department of the Village known
as the Water and Sewer Department. It shall include the Superintendent
of Public Works and employees of the Department. All references to
the "Superintendent of Public Works" hereafter shall be "Superintendent."
The designated office shall be the Village Hall.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, Administration,
Art. I, General Code Provisions, Div. I)]
The Village Board Building and Equipment; Street, Water and
Sewer Committee shall exercise a general supervision over the affairs
of the departments. They shall ascertain the condition and needs thereof;
and shall, from time to time, report the same to the Mayor and Village
Board so that a full understanding thereof shall be had; and generally,
shall do all acts necessary to promote the efficiency of the departments.
The Superintendent of Public Works shall be subject to the supervision
of the Water and Sewer Committee and shall be hereinafter be referred
to as the "Superintendent." The Superintendent shall be appointed
by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the Village Board,
and shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified.
He shall receive such salary as may be provided by the annual budget
of the Village Board at the time of his appointment.
The Superintendent shall exercise general management and control
over his respective department.
(A)
He shall supervise over and be responsible for the conduct and performance
of all employees of the department as a department head in accordance
with the Personnel Code, if any.
(B)
He shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
Village's water system and sewerage system as provided in this Code.
(C)
He shall be the custodian of all vehicles, equipment, structures,
and property provided by the Village for the use of his department.
(D)
He shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and make such inspections,
measurements, and tests as necessary for that purpose.
(E)
He shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the
provisions of this Code or by the Village Board.
