Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 2.16 Water Resources Department

Sections: 2.16.010 Creation of department. 2.16.020 Water resources manager—Supervisory duties. 2.16.030 Water resources manager.

There is created a water resources department and the office of water resources manager. (Ord. 3967 § 1, 2000; Ord. 2787 § 2, 1982; prior code § 1.45.010)

The water resources manager, who shall be appointed by the city manager, shall have general supervision over the water resources department and the Kern River Levee District. (Ord. 3967 § 2, 2000; Ord. 2787 § 3, 1982; prior code § 1.45.030)

The duties of the manager of water resources shall be as follows:

A. Supervise the activities of employees in the department;

B. Regulate the operation of the canal system within the jurisdiction of the city;

C. Attend meetings, consult with, and advise the city manager on water-related matters which may have an effect on the city;

D. Supervise administrative and clerical work and prepare department budget;

E. Maintain water records on all water from the Kern River under the ownership of the city;

F. Cooperate with those districts and entities contracting with the city for water supplies;

G. Make recommendations from time to time on the operation of the water program of the city;

H. Supervise the activities of the agricultural water, domestic water, wastewater farms and stormwater divisions of the department;

I. Supervise the activities of the Kern River Levee District and report on the activities thereof to the city water board and the city council as required. (Ord. 4960 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3967 §§ 3, 4, 2000; Ord. 2787 §§ 4, 5, 1982; prior code § 1.45.040)