[Added 12-18-1990 by L.L. No. 15-1990; amended 7-14-2009 by L.L. No. 14-2009]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. II, Department of Administrative Services, was repealed 11-20-1979 by L.L. No. 12-1979.
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Whenever used in this article, words used in the singular include the plural and vice versa.
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER
A designated officer of the Department appointed by the Commissioner to aid and advise the Commissioner in planning and coordinating projects and policies of the Department.
COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, as chief executive officer of said Department.
DEPARTMENT
The Town of North Hempstead Department of Administrative Services, a major function of Town government.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Deputy Commissioner of the Town of North Hempstead Department of Administrative Services, who shall generally act for and in place of the Commissioner.
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Commissioner. There shall be in the Town of North Hempstead a Department of Administrative Services. The principal executive officer and administrative head of such Department shall be the Commissioner and shall be appointed by the Town Board for the term fixed by law at such salary as may from time to time be fixed by said Town Board. The Commissioner shall be appointed on the basis of his administrative experience and qualifications for the duties of such office and such additional standards as may be required by the Town Board. The Commissioner shall be the head of the Department, with power and authority to appoint and remove officers and employees under his jurisdiction in accordance with the Civil Service Law and other applicable laws. He may appoint one Deputy and one Assistant.
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Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Commissioner shall execute and file with the Town Clerk an official undertaking, if the same is required by the Town Board, in such sum as prescribed by the Town Board and in such form as approved by the Town Attorney.
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The Commissioner shall have such powers as shall be necessary for the proper administration of the Department consistent with applicable provisions of law.
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Until such time as the same may be either amended or modified, the Department shall be divided into the following divisions:
(1) 
Division of Communications.
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Division of Buildings.
(3) 
Division of Messengers.
(4) 
Division of Printing and Reproduction.
(5) 
Division of Purchasing.
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The powers and duties of such divisions therein shall be under the administration, direction and control of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, and each of said divisions shall be supervised by a division head, who shall be designated as Manager.
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The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Town Board, establish, consolidate or abolish any divisions now existing or hereafter created in said Department and establish, consolidate or abolish any bureau now existing or hereafter created in any such division.
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The powers and duties of the divisions shall be as follows:
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Division of Communications. It shall provide all telephone, telegraph, wireless or other wired communication services necessary and required for Town purposes and related facilities and equipment; it shall manage, maintain and provide all required mail servicing and other communication deliveries.
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Division of Buildings. It shall manage the routine maintenance repairs to buildings and equipment; shovel snow and assist in keeping outside premises orderly; sweep, dust, vacuum and mop in work areas; clean lavatories and replenish lavatory supplies; and clean furniture, walls and windows.
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Division of Messengers. It shall provide interdepartmental delivery and messenger service; handle communications with other governmental agencies; and be responsible for the mail room and delivery of correspondence.
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Division of Printing and Reproduction. It shall reproduce any printed materials, forms, applications and licenses used by the various departments of the Town government and operate machines for photostating and microfilming and such other reproduction devices as may be appropriate to service the governmental departments of the Town of North Hempstead.
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Division of Purchasing. It shall manage and provide procedures consistent with prevailing laws, rules and regulations governing municipalities regarding all purchases made by or on behalf of the Town of North Hempstead pertaining to equipment, materials and supplies of every nature, including the acquisition, managing and maintenance of all telephone, telegraph, wireless or other wire communication and the processing for payment of all charges for the above unless otherwise specifically delegated.
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The Commissioner, acting by and through any of said existing or hereafter-named divisions, shall be empowered to perform such other duties and functions that are prescribed to be performed by him in any law, ordinance or resolution of the Town Board or lawful directive of the Supervisor; however, the Commissioner may delegate any of his powers or direct any of his duties to be performed to a Deputy Commissioner or head of a division.
All costs and expenses incurred by the Department or its officers or employees on behalf of a special improvement district or project or special Town project shall be charged against such district or project and paid from the funds duly appropriated for the purpose of such district or project.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to delegate or transfer any power of the Town Supervisor contained in §§ 29, 52 and 125 of the Town Law of the State of New York or any other powers which may be lawfully exercised by said Supervisor.
The Commissioner may establish, subject to Town Board approval, a schedule of fees to be collected by him for services rendered in connection with the work of his Department and for which he deems it necessary to charge and to collect a fee therefor.
If any section, provision or part thereof in this article shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the article as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not so adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
This article shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.