[1]
Editor's Note: Former Division 4, Social Worker, was repealed
by Ord. of 8-16-1984.
[Ord. of 9-26-1988]
Pursuant to Public Act 87-278 of the State of Connecticut, the
office of Town Historian is hereby created and shall be designated
as the Howard H. Peck Chair of History. The Town Historian shall be
appointed in the Town of New Milford to promote a knowledge, appreciation
and dissemination of New Milford history.
[Ord. of 9-26-1988]
[Ord. of 9-26-1988]
The Town Historian shall be appointed in the manner provided
for in Section 1101 of the Town Charter. The Town Historian shall
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the Town Council as provided
in Section 1101 of the Town Charter.
[Ord. of 9-26-1988]
(a)
The Town Historian shall:
(1)
Promote an awareness of and an appreciation for the Town's history
through research, writing and public speaking; through publications,
projects, exhibits, displays, celebrations and commemorations; through
the maintenance of plaques, markers and monuments; and through the
preparation of classroom aids, guides, workshops and training.
(2)
Advise the Mayor and the Town Council on historical issues and subjects,
including historical objects, historical structures and sites, historical
districts, National Register properties and historic preservation.
(3)
Serve as a liaison among the Town's museums, libraries and historical
associations and with similar outside groups, to encourage historical
coordination, cooperation and resource sharing.
(4)
Maintain a reference library of historic information and serve as
a central referral point for inquiries regarding New Milford history.
(5)
As appropriate, supervise staff and programs of the Town, maintain
an office, expend funds and obtain contributions and grants to carry
out the aforesaid duties.
(6)
Submit an annual report to the Town Council with respect to the foregoing
duties and responsibilities.
