Number
170087
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
A charter ordinance relating to the superintendent of water works.
Sections
14-12.5 cr
14-12.6 cr
Analysis
This charter ordinance establishes the position of superintendent of water works to oversee all activities and operations of the City’s water works under the direction of the commissioner of public works. The superintendent of water works shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the common council to a term of 4 years or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is later.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 14-12.5 of the code is created to read as follows:
14-12.5. Superintendent of Water Works.
1. DUTIES. The superintendent of water works shall do or cause to be done all of the city’s water works activities and operations as required by the commissioner of public works or city ordinance. The superintendent shall make an annual report of all the acts and doings of the city’s water works to the commissioner of public works on or before February 1.
2. APPOINTMENT. The superintendent of water works shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the common council. The superintendent shall serve a term of 4 years or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is later. The mayor shall appoint the superintendent within 90 days after taking office or within 90 days after a vacancy in the position occurs, whichever is later. The common council shall vote on confirmation of the superintendent within 45 days after that appointment.
Part 2. Section 14-12.6 of the code is created to read as follows:
14-12.6. Superintendent of Water Works Under Commissioner of Public Works.
1. The superintendent shall discharge his or her duties under the direction of the commissioner of public works.
2. If any difference shall arise between the superintendent and the commissioner of public wor...
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