The Library Department shall consist of the Library Director and professional
and clerical staff. The Library Director and staff shall be nominated and
approved by the Library Board of Trustees and shall perform the following
functions. They shall:
A. Select and procure books, magazines, periodicals and
other materials for use by residents.
B. Catalog, classify and circulate for home use all such
material.
C. Provide a reference service for answering requests for
specific information.
D. Promote the availability of the library material to stimulate
a wider general interest in its use.
E. Promote special reading services for children and young
people to aid in the development of desirable reading habits.
F. Maintain and care for all property assigned to the library.
G. Prepare and maintain all records pertaining to the Library
Department.
H. Perform all other related functions as required.
The Police Department, under the supervision of the Chief of Police,
appointed as specified by the City Charter, shall consist of such forces of
full-time officers and patrol officers and special officers as may be recommended
by the Chief and approved by the City Manager and the City Council. The Police
Department shall perform the following functions:
A. Patrol and Detective Divisions. The Patrol and Detective
Divisions shall:
(1) Enforce the laws and ordinances of the State of New Hampshire
and the City of Franklin.
(2) Investigate crimes and maintain peace and order.
(3) Protect lives and property from malicious damage and
injury.
(4) Maintain and care for all property assigned to the Police
Department.
(5) Prosecute all violations of the law within the Department's
jurisdiction.
(6) Prepare and maintain all necessary records pertaining
to the Police Department.
(7) Perform all other related functions as required.
B. Prosecution Division. The Prosecution Division shall:
(1) Prosecute cases as assigned by the Chief of Police.
(2) Perform other related duties as assigned.
C. The Animal Control Office shall operate under the supervision
of the Patrol Lieutenant. All sworn police officers shall also be animal control
officers. The Animal Control Office shall perform the following functions.
It shall:
(1) Attend to all complaints or other matters pertaining
to animals and enforce the licensing laws and other statutes, ordinances and
regulations pertaining to animals.
(2) Operate the City animal shelter in compliance with all
laws and regulations covering animals.
(3) Inform the Chief of Police of activities as appropriate
and prepare and maintain reports of action taken with respect to specific
complaints.
(4) Perform all other related functions as required.
D. The Communications Division is under the immediate supervision
of the Communications Supervisor. The Division provides emergency services
dispatching and recordkeeping. The Division receives requests from the public
for emergency services, determines the appropriate level of response and dispatches
the proper first response.
The Parks and Recreation Department, under the supervision of the Parks
and Recreation Director, appointed as specified by the City Charter, shall
consist of such other staff as may be recommended by the Director and approved
by the City Manager and the City Council. The Department shall perform the
following functions. It shall:
A. Develop a general recreational program for the City.
B. Operate all the recreational activities in City parks,
playgrounds, swimming pools, beaches, tennis courts, ski areas and all other
recreational facilities, including buildings.
C. Prepare and maintain all records pertaining to the Recreational
Division.
D. Cooperate with private groups as well as with public
officials in the development and promotion of recreational activities in the
City.
E. Establish priorities for parks and recreational facilities
repairs and maintenance in coordination with the Facilities Maintenance Project
Team of the Municipal Services Department and with all other departments of
the City.
F. Perform all other related functions as required.