The Mayor, with the approval of the Municipal Council, shall
appoint a Parking Clerk for the City of Taunton as provided by MGL
c. 90, § 20A1/2, for a term of five years. The Parking Clerk
shall be removable for just cause by the Mayor with the concurrence
of 2/3 of the members of the Municipal Council. Vacancies shall be
filled in a similar manner.
The Parking Clerk reports his/her work to the Municipal Council
and shall have the authority to supervise and coordinate the processing
of parking violation notices. The Parking Clerk shall have the authority,
subject to the approval of the Mayor and Municipal Council, to hire
personnel or contract by competitive bid for such services as may
be necessary to perform the duties required. All persons employed
by the Clerk shall be subject to the provisions of MGL c. 31 (Civil
Service). The Clerk shall perform all such duties and responsibilities
as are set forth in MGL c. 90, § 20A1/2, as amended, and
shall have all the powers detailed therein.