The Department of Veterans' Services shall consist of a
Director of Veterans' Services ("Director") as provided by MGL
c. 115, § 10 who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed
by a majority of the City Council for a one-year appointment period
each April. The Director shall employ such other employees as shall
be required and appropriated for.
[Amended 9-21-2011 by Ord. No. 11-35]
The Director of Veterans' Services shall be responsible
for developing policy and directing and coordinating veteran services,
such as furnishing information, advice and assistance to veterans
and their dependants as may be necessary to enable them to procure
the benefits to which they are or may be entitled relative to employment,
vocational or other educational opportunities, hospitalization, medical
care, pensions and other veteran's benefits. The Director shall
attend veteran's services and work closely with veterans'
organizations and carry out other duties as may be assigned by the
Mayor that relate to veterans' affairs. The Director shall also
attend meetings of the City Council as requested.