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Town of New Milford, CT
Litchfield County
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Editor's Note: Former Division 4, Social Worker, was repealed by Ord.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]
(a) 
The Town Historian shall be a legal resident and elector of the Town of New Milford.
(b) 
The Town Historian shall be qualified by a knowledge of New Milford history as well as general state and American history, by a knowledge of historical research and by good writing and speaking skills.
[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.