The waterworks superintendent under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, shall have charge of all water and water sources, water tanks, water mains, fire hydrants and all the equipment and appurtenances pertaining to the City water system. He shall have the direction of the laying of the water and sewer mains and putting in of all service pipes and the regulation of the supply of water. He shall supervise, operate, and maintain the City sewer system. Upon receipt of an order from the City Recorder, he shall turn off water service to property owners and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law or ordinance or by his contract of employment. He shall report to the City Council quarterly, or oftener if required, his doings as superintendent, the condition of the water and sewer system, and make such suggestions as the nature of the service may require. (Prior code § 26-31)