§ 19-21. Powers and duties generally.  


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  • (a)

    The city electrician shall superintend and determine the proper placing and adjustment of all wires or appliances for the transmission of electrical currents, in accordance with the provisions of the following sections of this chapter and in such manner as shall minimize the liability of accident, fire or damage to life or property.

    (b)

    The city electrician shall further be required to superintend, manage and operate the traffic signal, street and park lighting systems of the city and such other lawful duties as required by the city council.

    (c)

    When requested by the fire department, the city electrician shall attend or cause an employee to attend all fires which occur in the city, with proper appliances for cutting wires and moving the same to afford protection as far as possible to property and lives of persons.

(Code 1965, § 15-28)