The Mayor shall appoint with the approval of the Board of Aldermen
a certified public accountant to audit, at least once a year, all
the financial records of the City, its departments, bureaus, agencies,
boards and offices.
[Referendum of 11-5-1963; Referendum of 11-21-1968; Referendum
of 11-3-1970; Referendum of 11-6-1973; Referendum of 11-8-1983)
(a)
There shall be the following appointed boards and commissions: Police,
Fire, Finance, Tax Review, Pension and Retirement, Zoning Board of
Appeals, Civil Service Commission, Board of Health, Board of Public
Library, Sewer Commission, and Park, Beach and Recreation Commission.
(b)
All members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of a
majority of the Board of Aldermen. Said appointments shall become
effective without consent after 60 days unless rejected by the Board
of Aldermen within said 60 days. Each commission shall keep records,
make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen and provide such information
as may be requested by the Board of Aldermen. Said boards and commissions
shall have no authority to direct the administration of any department
except as hereinafter provided. Not more than one-half the members
of any even-numbered board or commission shall be members of any one
political party and not more than a bare majority of the members of
any odd-numbered board or commission shall be members of any one political
party except as herein provided.
(c)
In addition to the provisions of Article VI, Section 6, regarding the recall of appointed members of boards and commissions, appointed members of boards and commissions may be removed by the Mayor with the consent of the Board of Aldermen only for cause, subject to the following provisions as to notice and public hearing. The Mayor shall notify, in writing, the person whose removal is sought of his removal, subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen, specifying the reasons therefor, and shall also advise the chairman of the Board of Aldermen of his action and the reasons therefor. Within 14 days after such notice the Board of Aldermen shall hold a hearing notifying the person whose removal is sought at least seven days in advance that he may be heard and may be represented by counsel. The hearing shall be public at the option of such person. Within one week following the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Aldermen, shall, by two-thirds of the members present and voting, approve the action of the Mayor and notify the person whose removal is sought of its action.
So far as is consistent with the provisions of this charter,
the members of all appointed boards and commissions existing at the
time of the adoption of this charter shall serve out their terms and
until their successors are appointed and have qualified. The terms
of all appointed boards and commissions shall begin on the January
first after their appointment. Except as otherwise provided, the term
of any member of any existing board or commission shall be continued
and extended to the end of the calendar year in which said term expires.
The successor appointed to said vacancy in each board or commission
shall take office on the January first next succeeding his appointment.
Said appointments shall be made in such manner as to effect the provisions
of this act.
The Board of Tax Review shall consist of three members appointed
for terms of three years. Such board shall have all powers and duties
conferred or imposed by the general statutes on boards of tax review.
[Referendum of 11-5-1963]
There shall continue to be a Pension and Retirement Board as
created by special act. As authorized in the special act, there shall
be six members of said Board who shall be appointed by the Mayor to
serve for three-year terms. Said Board shall be entrusted with the
management of the pension and retirement system of the City.
[Repealed by Referendum of 11-3-1970]
There shall continue to be a Zoning Board of Appeals which shall
consist of five members appointed for terms of five years. Such board
shall have all powers and duties conferred or imposed by the general
statutes on zoning boards of appeals.
[Referendum of 11-5-1963; Referendum of 11-7-1973; Referendum
of 11-6-1973; Referendum of 11-8-1977]
The Mayor shall appoint, with the approval of the majority of
the Board of Aldermen, a Board of Finance, consisting of five members
for terms of three years each, said appointments to be made on or
before January 1st of each year to fill vacancies occurring due to
expiration of terms. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the
Board of Finance to present the annual budget to the Board of Aldermen
as herein provided, to recommend to the Board of Aldermen all transfers
of appropriations in budget accounts, and all issues of bonds or notes
required for the management of the City business, and to recommend
the tax rate.
Regular meetings of the Board of Finance shall be held at least
once a month. Requests for recommendations to the Board of Finance
shall be officially noted in the minutes of the first regular meeting
of the Board following the receipt of such requests.
The Board of Finance shall be required to submit its recommendations,
affirmative or negative, on any request, to the Board of Aldermen
no later than five days after the second regular meeting of the Board
of Aldermen after official receipt of such request. Failure to make
a recommendation within said time period, for any reason, shall constitute
and be considered a negative recommendation.
The above requirements to the contrary notwithstanding, the
Board of Finance shall, at least five days prior to each fiscal year,
make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen on any and all matters
pertaining to the closing of the fiscal year, then pending before
said Board. Failure to make such recommendation shall constitute and
be considered a negative recommendation.
An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board
of Aldermen present and voting shall be required to approve any matter
receiving a negative recommendation from the Board of Finance; whereas,
a simple majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen present
and voting shall be sufficient to pass upon an affirmative recommendation
from the Board of Finance.
[Referendum of 11-6-1973]
The Mayor shall appoint, with the approval of a majority of
the Board of Aldermen, a Sewer Commission consisting of five members
for terms of three years each, said appointments to be made on or
before January first of each year to fill vacancies occuring [occurring]
due to expiration of terms. This Commission shall be vested with all
the rights, duties and authority of sewer commissions as set out in
the general statutes.
[Referendum of 11-6-1962; Referendum of 11-5-1963; Referendum
of 11-6-1973; Referendum of 11-8-1983]
The Mayor shall appoint, with the approval of a majority of
the Board of Aldermen, a Civil Service Commission consisting of five
members for terms of three years each, said appointments to be made
on or before January first of each year to fill vacancies occurring
due to expiration of terms. The Civil Service Commission within 180
days of its appointment shall develop a classification of all positions
in the City government. It shall be the duty of this Commission to
prescribe rules for ascertaining the competency of applicants for
positions or promotions and rules for the discharge for cause of employees
for all positions in the City government except those positions in
the unclassified service and shall cause to be prepared a statement
of the duties and responsibilities of each position in the classified
service, the compensation pertaining thereto and the minimum qualifications
for such positions. Vacancies in the higher positions in the classified
service shall be filled as far as practical by promotion from lower
classes upon the basis of such examinations or tests as may be specified
by the Commission. All persons now in the employ of the City except
as hereinafter provided shall become members of the classified service
with full civil service status. The Personnel Director shall serve
as executive secretary of the Civil Service Commission. The unclassified
service of the City shall consist of:
(1)
All elected officers of the City;
(2)
All members of appointed boards and commissions;
(3)
The heads of departments appointed by the Mayor, except the
head of the Finance Department, who shall be a classified employee;
(4)
All employees of the Board of Education;
(5)
The Tax Assessor, Purchasing Agent, and Tax Collector;
(6)
Personnel within the Police and Fire Departments who are governed
by rules of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners;
(7)
Employees of the Mayor's office;
(8)
Assistants to the City Attorney and other employees of the Department
of Law;
(9)
Other positions as determined by the Civil Service Commission.
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Except as herein provided, the provisions of the general statutes
shall apply.
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[Referendum of 11-5-1963; Referendum of 11-6-1973; Referendum
of 11-4-1980]
There shall continue to be [a] Board of Police Commissioners.
The Board of Police Commissioners shall consist of seven electors
who shall have duties and responsibilities as prescribed by special
act. Each Commissioner shall serve a term of three years, with three
Commissioners being appointed every third year, commencing January
1, 1974, and two Commissioners being appointed in each of the two
intervening years. The Board of Police Commissioners shall appoint
a Chief of Police who shall be the chief administrative officer of
the Police Department and the Commissioners shall appoint such number
of policemen of said City as it may deem necessary; provided, no additional
personnel shall be appointed without prior budgetary appropriation,
which policemen shall have the power to preserve order, serve criminal
process, arrest for crime and enforce the laws of said City. Said
policemen shall be under the control and management of said Board
of Police Commissioners and said Board shall make all necessary regulations
as to their duties, promotions, discipline, terms of service, removal
and regulate the hours of the work week. Any person appointed a policeman
shall remain in office until removed for cause and after a hearing
where he may, if he so desires, be represented by legal counsel or
his elected union representative. If charges are filed against any
police officer, the same shall be in writing and such policeman may
file any proper answer to same. Said Board of Police Commissioners
shall be authorized to issue such licenses as may be provided for
by ordinance or other public law.
Number 165 of the Special Acts of 1915 as amended, and any other
Special Acts inconsistent with this section are hereby repealed.
[Referendum of 11-6-1962; Referendum of 11-5-1963; Referendum
of 11-6-1973]
There shall continue to be a Board of Fire Commissioners which
shall consist of seven electors who shall have the right to establish
an average workweek of not more than 48 hours for all permanent paid
members of the Milford Fire Department. Each Commissioner shall be
appointed to a three-year term and two Commissioners shall be appointed
each year. Three Commissioners shall be appointed every third year,
commencing January 1, 1974, and two Commissioners being appointed
in each of the two intervening years. At least two members of the
Board of Fire Commissioners shall have had previous fire service experience.
The Board of Fire Commissioners shall have the power to organize
and maintain a Fire Department; to make all necessary rules and regulations
for the control and discipline thereof. The Board shall have control
and management of all apparatus, equipment and buildings owned and
used or which may be hereafter required by the City for fire purposes.
Said Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Chief of the Fire Department
who shall be the chief administrative officer of the Department, and
shall appoint such number of firemen in the City as may be necessary
(1); provided, no additional personnel shall be appointed without
prior budgetary appropriation. Said firemen shall be under the exclusive
control and management of said Board of Fire Commissioners and said
Board shall make all necessary regulations as to their duties, discipline,
promotion, term of service, removal and regulate the hours of the
workweek.
Any person appointed a fireman shall remain in office until
removed for cause, and after a hearing where he may, if he so desires,
be represented by legal counsel or his elected union representative.
If charges are filed against any fireman, the same shall be in writing,
and such fireman [may] file any proper answer to same.
Said Board of Fire Commissioners shall have exclusive jurisdiction
of the hydrants used for fire purposes and the location of same and
may make suitable regulations for their protection and care. It shall
have such other regulatory powers as may be provided by ordinance
or other public law. Number 203 of the Special Acts of 1917 as amended
and any other special acts inconsistent with this section are hereby
repealed.
[Referendum of 11-21-1968; Referendum of 11-6-1973]
The Mayor shall appoint with the approval of a majority of the
Board of Aldermen, a Park, Beach and Recreation Commission consisting
of five members for terms of three years each, said appointments to
be made on or before January first of each year to fill vacancies
occuring [occurring] due to expiration of terms. The duties of the
Park, Beach and Recreation Commission shall be the operation and management
of the City's parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and activities.
Said Board may authorize the preparation of surveys, maps or plans
in connection with the acquisition of property or equipment for this
purpose. The Director of Recreation shall be the executive secretary
of the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission.
[Referendum of 11-21-1968; Referendum of 11-6-1973]
Except as provided by this charter, all boards and commissions
existing on the effective date of this charter shall continue in existence
subject to Section 2 and 3 of this article. There shall be a Board
of Health consisting of seven members, one of whom shall be a licensed
physician, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority
of the Board of Aldermen. Commencing January 1, 1974, the terms of
newly appointed members shall be for three years and the Mayor, subject
to the approval of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint thereafter
the necessary members of the Board for three-year terms. Such Board
shall have all powers and duties as prescribed by state statutes and
any others as passed by the Board of Aldermen.
[Referendum of 11-21-1968; Referendum of 11-6-1973]
There shall be a Board of Public Library consisting of nine
members appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the majority
of the Board of Aldermen. The original Board will have three members
for one year; three members for two years; and three members for three
years. Thereafter, on or before January first, the Mayor shall appoint
three members each year for three-year terms. Such Board shall have
all powers and duties as prescribed by state statutes and any others
as passed by ordinance by the Board of Aldermen.
