§ 4-22. Wastewater department.

(a)

The city may provide wastewater services in any manner provided by law.

(b)

The city may establish or continue a wastewater department and such employees as may be necessary may be employed from time to time in this department. The city may determine the duties and responsibilities of the wastewater department through approval of policies, and passage of resolutions or ordinances.

(c)

The position of "wastewater director" may be established. The wastewater director shall be head of the wastewater department, performing the duties assigned to him or her in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local law. The wastewater director shall be appointed by the city manager, with the approval of the city commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager. The wastewater director shall serve under the direction of the city manager and assist in carrying out the policies and programs of the city commission. He or she shall coordinate the work and activities of the various departments. He or she shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to him or her.

(Ord. No. 411, § 5, 10-13-03, approved at referendum 12-2-03)

Note— See the editor's note following § 4-21.