[Amended 12-5-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-030; 5-18-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-011]
A. 
There shall be a Department of Public Works headed by a Director of Public Works.
B. 
The Director, subject to the direction and supervision of the Mayor, shall be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of public works functions of the Township government and shall supervise and direct the work of the Public Works. He shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for the term of the Mayor.
C. 
The Department shall consist of road foremen, equipment operators, truck drivers, repairmen and laborers; considered as part of the road department; and of building maintenance workers. Their appointments shall be by the Mayor; their duties shall be as prescribed by general law, charter and ordinance; and they shall receive such compensation as shall be negotiated and provided by ordinance. The Department shall:
(1) 
Be responsible for all matters relating to the construction, management, maintenance and operation of the physical properties of the Township, other than office supplies, furniture and equipment.
[Amended 7-14-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-027]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Public Property. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Division of Public Property shall:
A. 
Operate, maintain and repair Township-owned buildings and properties and provide custodial and janitorial services therefor.
B. 
Control the care, use and disposition of motor vehicles and automotive equipment, and shall:
(1) 
Operate or supervise the operation of a garage or garages, road depots, and other convenient places for the storage, servicing, repair and maintenance of Township-owned motor vehicles and equipment.
(2) 
Supervise any work done by contract for the storage, repair, servicing and maintenance of Township-owned motor vehicles or equipment.
(3) 
Control the maintenance of motor vehicles or equipment owned by the Township by maintaining individual vehicle records of mileage, costs of operation and maintenance and replacement schedules.
C. 
Conduct park maintenance services and operate, support, maintain and repair all park facilities.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Streets and Roads. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Division shall:
A. 
Maintain and repair all streets and roads under Township jurisdiction.
B. 
Construct and reconstruct streets and roads, tract road surfaces and resurface streets and roads according to such standards and schedules as directed or approved by the Township Administrator in consultation with a licensed engineer appointed by the Township Council.
C. 
Maintain all Township streets or roads in a clean and safe condition, free of obstruction and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required, including the sanding of such streets or roads.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Storm Sewers and Drains. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, this Division shall operate, maintain and repair the storm sewers and drainages, on, off, or along the roads and streets in the Township.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Recycling and Solid Waste. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, this Division shall oversee the collection of municipal garbage and recycled materials and ensure successful compliance with Township ordinances and state laws.