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.
[Amended 11-4-2014]
The Town Manager shall appoint a Building Official
and may appoint one or more Building Inspectors who shall serve at
the pleasure of the Town Manager and have the powers and duties accorded
to such office by the laws of Rhode Island and the ordinances of the
Town, such as for building, electrical, plumbing, heating and air
conditioners, and oil burner inspection, and for the issuance of building,
electrical, plumbing and oil burner permits; for weights and measures.
Any inspector may be hired on a part time basis.
