The record-union., 1892-03-22
ARTICLE XI.
Water Works Department.

SEC. 155. The Mayor shall exercise general
supervision over the Water Works Depart
Tnent, and see that ali employees in the depart
ment faithfully discharge their duties, and
that the laws, ordinances, rules, and regua-
tions relating thereto are observed. The
Mayor shall appoint, by and with the consent
OF the Board of Trustees q City Tapper AS
sistant City Taper, Chief Engineer, First AS
sistant Engineer, Second Assistant Engineer
three firemen, and such other employees as
may be necessary to carry on the work of the
department in an efficient manner. And all
persons appointed 10 positions of q perma-
nent character in the Water Works Depart
ment shall retain such positions during good
behavior, unless removed for cause, or for the
improvement OF the public service as in this
Charter provided.
SEC. 100. No person shall be appointed to
any position in the Water Works Department
unless he be q man of good moral character
and of good repute for honesty and sobriety
citizen OF the United States, and a resident
and elector OF the city for at least two wears
next preceding his appointment. Nor shall
any person be so appointed who has ever been
convicted of felony, or who is unable to nm
derstandingly read and write the English
language, or who is deficient in health
strength or activity.
SEC. 157. The Mayor, in making appoint-
ment or Engineers, or other employees of the
Water Works Department. shall be oniSed
solely by the fitness OF the applicant: and no
person shall be appointed to, or reno we'd from
any position in said department for or ON 40
count of partisanship or his political opIn-
ions.
SEC. 15s. No employe in the Water Works
any political caucus, or convention nor be a
member OF any political club, or committee
or takeany part in any general or primary cleo
tlon, except to vote; and any employe in said
department violating any of the provisions of
this sec ion shall forfeit his position.
SEC. 1o9. The Board of Trustees shall have
full power and authority over the organiza-
tlon, government ana discipline OF the Water
Works Department, and shall have control of
the water works and all other property nor
tanning or belonging thereto.
SEC. 16O. The Board of Trustees shall make
such rules and regulations as may be Deces-
Sary to secure efficiency in the Water WorI,s
Department; and any em ploye guilty of yyioIa
tion OF such rules and regulations neglect of
duty, or disobedtence OF orders shall he liable
10 suspension, without pay, or dismissed from
the department, when found guilty nv the
Board OF Trustees of the oheuse charged upon
trial held for that purpose
SEC. 161. The City Tapper shall ,rda-
control OF the Board Of Trustees. have charSa
OF all water mains and pipes stand mines
o1itKs' ald sates; valves, nre hydrants and taps,
removal OF all water mains PUTTING in tg'os
flushing hydTants and sewers and shall r}er,
1orm such other duties as NAV FROM time 10
time, be prescribed by the RoSrd Of trr,Istees
lie snail keep correct record OF ali alterations
or adaltlons made 10 the main pipes. gates,
Naiyes, taps and fire MIGRANTS and Ali labor
performed under his direction. and account
iof ali material and tools received or used in
nus department, and make a written report
s SoseIHlS saline 70 The Board Of Trustees on or
before the eighth day of each month tooetIier
Win Win such fecomnendations as to him may
5eei 70 70 oS IN the interest OF the public serv-
zee. ne shall examine all claims against the
city for material or tools used in MS depart-
!nent, ana SAID claims shall be first certified
70 70 ~ MIN before being presented 10 the Board
ol l lrusiees Tor approval. He shall make up
the tiae monthly payroll OF his department, GER
tlly m 70 same ana present it to the City Audi
= sot, VINO , snali verify the same before passing
- g.. - .i1 = 90. ss,ia ID BOARD for approval
oEe. ,1oz. Inc Assistant City Taper shall
De Pe under the control and direction of the City
10 aapper, @ anu shall do and perform such duties
Iapper IN the performance of his duties; and
III the aDsence.or inability of the City Tappet