[Amended 11/4/2014]
There shall be one or more Animal Control Officers appointed
by the Council, to serve at the pleasure of the Council, who shall
be responsible for the supervision and enforcement of Laws and Ordinances
pertaining to dogs and other animals, and who shall have such other
powers and duties as are prescribed by Law or Ordinance. The Animal
Control Officer(s) shall receive such compensation as the Council
may fix, within the limits of the amount appropriated in the budget
voted on at the Financial Town Referendum. The Council shall appoint
one or more appraisers of dog damage, one of whom may be an Animal
Control Officer, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and
who shall have such powers and duties as are prescribed by Law or
Ordinance.
[Amended 11/4/2014]
Authorization: In the event any of the legislatively created
fire districts are no longer able to provide adequate fire protection
and/or emergency medical services, the Council may by Ordinance, and
subject to approval at a Financial Town Referendum, create a Fire
Department and/or emergency medical services.
[Amended 11-4-2008; 11/4/2014]
There shall be a Director of Emergency Management appointed
by the Council who shall:
1. Prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the utilization of Town facilities,
equipment and personnel during any emergency.
2. Assist the Council in any declared emergency.
3. Be the liaison with the State Office of Emergency Management and
the State Health Department.
4. Perform any other duties or functions as the Council may direct by
ordinance or during any emergency as the Council President may direct.
5. Be a qualified elector of the Town.