13-2401.   General powers and duties of commissioners.In each city owning a system of waterworks there shall be a departmentto be known as "waterworks department" of such city. The board ofcommissioners shall maintain, manage, conduct and control said waterworks,and make all such ordinances, rules and regulations as are necessary forthe safe, economical and efficient management of the waterworks. Said boardmay also improve and extend the waterworks, furnish supplies of water tothe inhabitants of such city and for fire protection, collect water rents,and appoint all necessary officers and agents for that purpose.

      History:   L. 1907, ch. 114, § 99; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-2401.