There shall be a department of public works, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works, who shall be a person appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager. The Director shall be responsible for the efficient operation of all the activities of the department of public works. The further organization of the department into separate divisions or offices shall be made by the Town Manager.
[Amended 11-4-2014; 11-6-2018]
The department of public works shall be responsible for the functions and services of the Town relating to streets, highways, sidewalks, bridges, town yard, water courses, street lighting, waste disposal, sanitary sewerage and sewerage systems, storm drainage, collection and disposal of garbage and other refuse; for the maintenance and repair and operation of all public buildings and properties, and including those of the school department, belonging to or used by the Town; and for such other functions as may be delegated to the department by the Town Manager.