[Adopted 10-15-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-08[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. VI, Director of
Public Works, adopted 3-3-1924, as amended, was repealed 2-12-1992
by Ord. No. 92-1.
Borough Council creates the office of Director of Public Works.
Borough Council shall, from time to time, and whenever there
is a vacancy, appoint, by a vote of a majority of all the members,
the Director of Public Works, who shall serve for an indefinite term
and who shall be selected solely on the basis of his or her executive
and administrative ability, qualifications and experience. The Director
of Public Works shall serve at the pleasure of Borough Council.
The duties of the Director of Public Works shall be as follows:
A.Â
Coordinate the activities of department heads in planning and scheduling
the maintenance and repair of Borough facilities.
B.Â
Assist in the planning and implementation of alterations, improvements
or additions to the Borough's sanitary sewer system.
C.Â
Establish policy, with the approval of the Borough Manager, relating
to the operation and maintenance of Borough facilities and the setting
of operational and maintenance standards in all departments.
D.Â
Review departmental operating reports and inspect equipment to determine
the need for maintenance, repairs and replacements.
E.Â
Confer with contractors and engineers relating to improvements to
Borough facilities, streets or grounds.
F.Â
Confirm with suppliers and salesmen and make or recommend purchases
within the guidelines set by Borough Council for the Street, Water,
Sewer and Parks Departments.
G.Â
Recommend personnel levels necessary to adequately provide services
and support the public works facilities.
H.Â
Keep the Borough Manager advised of the activities of the Public
Works Department and advise the Director of Finance regarding budget
needs.
I.Â
Attend all meetings as requested by Borough Council and perform any
other task assigned by the Borough Manager and/or the Borough Council.
