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Editor's Note: Former Part 10, Schools, was repealed 11-8-1988; ratified by Town Council 2-10-1992.
[Added 11-5-2002]
A. 
There shall be a Department of Planning, the head of which shall be the Town Planner who shall report to the Town Administrator. Whenever the position of Town Planner becomes vacant, the Town Administrator may post the vacancy at the Town Hall, the library and advertise in other media deemed appropriate and shall solicit resumes and references. The Town Administrator and a search committee composed by the Town Administrator, shall review the qualifications, conduct interviews obtain the appropriate reference checks and forward to the Council all resumes and references if requested by any Council member.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
B. 
The Town Planner shall be appointed by the Council on recommendation of the Town Administrator.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
C. 
The Town Planner shall have qualifications and broad experience in community planning.
A. 
The Planning Department and the Town Planner shall assist the Planning Commission.
B. 
The Planning Department and the Town Planner shall develop and maintain relevant data to assist the Planning Commission, the Town Administrator, the Council and the School Committee in making decisions.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
C. 
The Planning Department and the Town Planner, through the Town Administrator, also shall be responsive to requests by commissions, boards and committees for information that will improve their ability to serve.