Hallsville Powers and Duties ordinance (§ 135.050)

A. The Public Works Department shall have charge of and supervision over the care, maintenance and construction of all streets, sidewalks, alleys and public ways; the construction, operation and all maintenance of all stormwater and sanitary sewers, and all street gutters and drains and the appurtenances thereto. The Department shall have charge of the streetlighting system and shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and extension thereof, subject, however, to State laws and/or contracts entered into between the City of Hallsville and public or private utility companies.

B. All physical properties of the City, including the water distribution, parks, playgrounds, and municipal utilities not assigned to some other department or officer, shall be and are hereby assigned to the Public Works Department.

C. The Superintendent of Public Works shall be custodian of all tools, equipment and other personal property belonging to the City and not assigned to the care of the City or any other public officer.