13-1224. Same; manager of production and distribution; qualifications; duties; salary; bond. The board of public utilities shall appoint a manager of production and distribution of the waterworks and electric-light plants to serve at the pleasure of the board. Such manager of production and distribution: (1) Shall be an engineer not less than thirty years of age, with not less than five years' experience in the supervision and operation of water and electric plants; (2) shall manage and control the water plant and electric-light plant and their respective distribution systems; (3) shall inspect all parts of the plants and see that they are maintained in good condition for use and that all employees attend to their respective duties; (4) shall keep in good repair all machinery and other property; and (5) shall advise the board as to the needs of the plants. Except for office employees, all officers, employees, servants and agents of the water plant and electric-light plant shall be under the immediate control and management of the manager. A bond to the city in a sum to be fixed by the board conditioned on the faithful performance of the manager's duties shall be obtained and paid pro rata out of the revenue of the departments. |