[Amended by Ord. No. 19-09]
The head of the Department of Public Works shall be the Director
of Public Works, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council. He shall be assisted by the Superintendent
of Public Works if a person is duly appointed to this position. The
Department shall consist of the following divisions, which shall be
managed, administered and operated by the Director of Public Works:
A. Division of Streets and Roads.
B. Division of Parks and Playgrounds.
C. Division of Water Systems.
D. Division of Sewer Systems.
E. Division of Refuse Collection and Recycling.
The Supervisor of Roads shall be the head of the Division of
Streets and Roads. The Division of Streets and Roads shall:
A. Provide for the maintenance and repair of all public roads within
the Township.
B. Provide for the maintenance, alteration and repair of sidewalks,
curbs, gutters and encroachments by objects and structures above and
below such streets and sidewalks in accordance with the ordinances
of the Township.
C. Provide for and regulate snow removal and sand or salting operations.
D. Recommend to the Police Department, the posting of "emergency no
parking" signs.
E. Construct minor road improvement projects as may be assigned by the
Director of Public Works after consultation with the Township Engineer
and with the approval of the Business Administrator.
F. Maintain storm drain systems.
The head of the Division of Parks and Playgrounds shall be the
Supervisor of Parks and Playgrounds and shall maintain playgrounds,
parks, school paths and Township recreation areas and open space.
The Supervisor of Water Systems shall be the head of the Division.
The Division of Water Systems shall:
A. Maintain and make minor extensions of the water storage facilities,
aqueducts, distribution mains, hydrants, valves and other structures,
facilities, water tanks and appurtenances of the water works operated
by the Township for supplying its customers within, and, if necessary,
outside the limits of the Township.
The Supervisor of Sewer Systems shall be the head of the Division.
The Division of Sewer Systems shall:
A. Maintain sanitary sewer mains and operate and maintain treatment
plants, pumping stations and all appurtenances forming a part of the
sewer system of the Township.
The Supervisor of Refuse shall be the head of the Division.
The Division of Refuse Collection and Recycling shall administer the
Township recycling program.