A.
The
City Manager shall be the administrative head of the City, and shall
perform all the duties and have all the responsibilities prescribed
by the City Charter. The City Manager shall be appointed in accordance
with the provisions of Section 11 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The
City Manager shall supervise the heads of all departments established
by this code, and shall have the power to suspend and discipline,
and to perform or delegate the duties and responsibilities of such
department heads.
C.
The
City Manager may prescribe such rules and regulations not inconsistent
with the City Charter and City ordinances as he/she may deem necessary
for the conduct of the various departments, and he/she may investigate
and inquire into the affairs of any department at any time.
A.
The
Assessing Department shall consist of one Assessor, to be known as
the City Assessor, and three Deputy Assessors, who all together shall
be known as the Board of Assessors, and such personnel as may be provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The City Assessor
shall be appointed in the manner and for such term provided in Sections
15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter. The Deputy Assessors shall
be appointed in accordance with provisions of Section 20 of the Rochester
City Charter. The Assessing Department shall be under the immediate
supervision of the City Assessor.
[Amended 5-1-2007; 3-5-2019]
B.
The
City Assessor, with the assistance of City personnel, shall perform
the following functions:
[Amended 5-1-2007]
(1)
Carry out the duties relative to taking the inventory and appraisal
of property for taxation.
(2)
Prepare all assessments and tax rolls and tax notices as required
by law.
(3)
Check all property transfers and maintain all property records pertaining
to the assessing function.
(4)
Perform other related functions as required.
[Amended 10-15-2013]
A.
The
Department of Building, Zoning, and Licensing Services shall be under
the immediate supervision of the Director of Building, Zoning, and
Licensing Services and shall consist of such personnel as may be provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The Director
of Building, Zoning, and Licensing Services shall be appointed in
the manner and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of the
Rochester City Charter.
B.
The
Director of Building, Zoning, and Licensing Services shall perform
the following functions:
(1)
Supervise the issuance of building, plumbing and housing permits.
(2)
Inspect existing housing, new construction, remodeling, and land
use for conformity with the Building, Plumbing and Zoning Codes.
(3)
Prepare and maintain all necessary records.
(4)
Issue all permits for the erection of signs.
(5)
Inspect existing housing, new construction and remodeling for conformity
with the Housing Code.
(6)
Perform all other functions that may be required by law or ordinance.
A.
The Economic Development Department shall be under the immediate
supervision of the Economic Development Director and shall consist
of such personnel as may be provided for in the annual departmental
budget appropriation. The Economic Development Director shall be appointed
in such manner and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of
the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Economic Development Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Promote the City of Rochester, through advertising, prospect development,
and other means, as an attractive location for industrial and commercial
location and expansion.
(2)
Assist prospects interested in evaluating Rochester as a potential
industrial or commercial location.
(3)
Undertake appropriate actions to encourage the continued availability
of marketable industrial and commercial sites within the City.
(4)
Utilize available industrial and commercial development financing
programs to provide a source of financing for local plant construction
and/or expansion.
(5)
Act as the City's liaison with businesses and industries located
in the greater Rochester area, to ensure maintenance of good relations,
encourage the City's responsiveness to industry needs, and to foster
expansion of the City's established industrial and commercial base.
(6)
Formulate economic development policy for the City of Rochester,
in conjunction with the Rochester Economic Development Commission,
and implement the same.
(7)
Perform all other related functions as required.
A.
The Finance Department, under the general supervision of the Finance
Director, shall consist of the Divisions of Fiscal Control and Treasury.
Each division shall consist of a division head and such other personnel
as may be provided for in the annual departmental budget appropriation.
The Finance Director shall be appointed in the manner and for such
term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
[Amended 5-1-2007; 3-5-2019]
B.
The Division of Fiscal Control shall be under the immediate supervision
of the Finance Director. It shall perform the following functions:
[Amended 3-5-2019]
(1)
Maintain an encumbrance system of budget operation.
(2)
Pre-audit all claims and demands against the City prior to payment.
(3)
Maintain and supervise control of all payments from public funds
by individual warrants for each payment to the official having custody
thereof.
(4)
Post-audit all receipts by all departments.
(5)
Post-audit all disbursements by the City Treasurer.
(6)
Maintain the general financial accounts of the City.
(7)
Prepare financial reports as required by the City Manager.
(8)
Supervise all accounting operations of the City.
(9)
Perform all other related functions as required.
C.
The Treasury Division, under the immediate supervision of the City
Treasurer, shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Maintain custody of all City funds, investments, and securities,
except trust funds, including the deposit, withdrawal and recording
thereof.
(2)
Maintain jointly with other trustees of trust funds custody of all
trust fund assets.
(3)
Negotiate, upon the authorization of the City Manager and City Council,
all loans to the City.
(4)
Sign all checks, notes and bonds of the City.
(5)
Perform all other related functions as required.
A.
The Fire Department, under the supervision of the Fire Chief, shall
consist of such permanent officers and firefighters and such other
personnel as may be provided for in the annual departmental budget
appropriation. In addition, there shall be a call force of not fewer
than 25 officers and firefighters provided for in the annual departmental
budget appropriation. The Fire Chief shall be appointed in the manner
and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester
City Charter.
[Amended 8-1-1995; 6-3-2008]
B.
The Fire Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Extinguish fires, and protect life and property against fire.
(2)
Enforce all laws regarding the inspection for and removal of fire
hazards, and the prevention of fires.
(3)
Care for and maintain all property and equipment assigned to the
Fire Department.
(4)
Care for and maintain the signal alarm system.
(5)
Prepare and maintain all Fire Department records as required.
(6)
Perform all other related functions as required.
A.
The Health Department shall be under the immediate supervision of
the City Health Officer and shall consist of such personnel as may
be provided for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The
City Health Officer shall be appointed in the manner and for such
term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The City Health Officer shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Procure, study and analyze data concerning public health and take
whatever action is necessary to protect and maintain the public health.
(2)
Investigate all sanitary hazards and enforce sanitary laws.
(3)
Investigate and render assistance in reference to private water supply
and septic tanks.
(4)
Prepare and maintain all necessary records.
(5)
Perform all other related functions as required.
A.
The Legal Department under the supervision of the City Solicitor
shall consist of such personnel as may be provided for in the annual
departmental budget appropriation. The City Solicitor shall be appointed
in the manner and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of
the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The City Solicitor shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Represent the City in all matters in which the City has an interest
coming before any court or tribunal, except in such cases as other
arrangements may be specifically made by the City Manager.
(2)
Advise the City Manager, department heads and City Council in all
cases when legal opinion is required or requested, if authorized by
the City Manager.
(3)
Draft all deeds, leases, contracts and other legal instruments as
required.
(4)
Perform all other related functions as required.
C.
The City Solicitor shall be an attorney of the courts of New Hampshire.
A.
The Library Department, under the supervision of the Library Director,
shall consist of such personnel as may be provided for in the annual
departmental budget appropriation. The Library Director shall be appointed
in the manner provided in Section 22 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Library Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Select and procure books, magazines, periodicals and other printed
material for use by Rochester residents.
(2)
Catalog and classify all such printed material.
(3)
Circulate printed material for home use.
(4)
Provide a reference service for answering requests for specific information.
(5)
Distribute printed materials by the establishment and maintenance
of branch libraries.
(6)
Promote the availability of the library material to stimulate a wider
general interest in its use.
(7)
Promote special reading services for children and young people to
aid in the development of desirable reading habits.
(8)
Maintain and care for all property assigned to the Library.
(9)
Prepare and maintain all records pertaining to the Library Department.
A.
The Planning and Development Department shall be under the supervision
of the Director of Planning and Development and shall consist of such
personnel as may be provided for in the annual departmental budget
appropriation. The Director of Planning and Development shall be appointed
in such manner and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of
the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Planning and Development Department shall perform the following
functions:
(1)
Investigate, study and report on matters relating to zoning, including
the preparation, revision, and modifications of ordinances and maps.
(2)
Investigate, study and report on all phases of highway layout, widening,
abandonment and use, and traffic and parking problems.
(3)
Investigate, study and report on phases of subdivision control.
(4)
Investigate, study and report on all matters relating to construction
and use of municipal structures, buildings, land (including tax title
land), parks, playgrounds, and other municipal property.
(5)
Community development activities.
A.
The Police Department, subject to the provisions of Sections 23 through
25 of the Rochester City Charter, shall be under the immediate supervision
of the Chief of Police and shall consist of such personnel as provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The Chief of
the Police shall be appointed by the Police Commissioners as provided
in Section 24 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Police Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Enforce the laws and ordinances.
(2)
Prevent crime and maintain peace and order.
(3)
Protect lives and property from malicious damage and injury.
(4)
Maintain and care for all property of the Police Department.
(5)
Prepare and maintain all necessary records pertaining to the Police
Department.
(6)
Perform all related functions as required.
A.
The Public Works Department shall be under the supervision of the
Commissioner of Public Works and shall consist of the Division of
Public Works, Division of Water Supply Works and Division of Sewage
and Waste Treatment Works. Each division shall consist of such personnel
as may be provided for in the annual departmental budget appropriation.
The Commissioner of Public Works shall be appointed in the manner
and for such term provided in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester
City Charter.
B.
The Division of Public Works shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Design, lay out and map all municipal works projects as required.
(2)
Construct, maintain and repair all roads, bridges and sidewalks,
except where specific projects may be let to contractors.
(3)
Remove snow and distribute salt and sand on all highways, streets,
bridges and sidewalks, and other public ways.
(4)
Plant, maintain and remove trees and brush on affected City property.
(5)
Collect, remove and dispose of all refuse as required.
(6)
Repair and maintain all the motorized and other public works equipment.
(7)
Perform all other related functions as required.
C.
The Division of Water Supply Works shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Develop, maintain, and operate the water supply system of the City,
including watershed areas, reservoirs, pumping stations, standpipes,
mains, hydrants and services.
(2)
Prepare and distribute bills and charges to users of the water system.
(3)
Prepare and maintain all necessary records pertaining to the Water
Supply Works.
(4)
Care for and maintain all property assigned to the Water Supply Works.
(5)
Perform all other related functions as may be required.
D.
The Division of Sewage and Waste Treatment Works shall perform the
following functions:
(1)
Develop, maintain, and operate the sewage and waste treatment system
of the City, including lagoons, treatment plants, pumping stations,
pipes, and services.
(2)
Prepare and distribute bills and charges to users of the sewage and
waste treatment system.
(3)
Prepare and maintain all necessary records pertaining to the Sewage
and Waste Treatment Works.
(4)
Care and maintenance of all property assigned to the Sewage and Waste
Treatment Works.
[Amended 3-5-2019]
(5)
Perform all other related functions as may be required.
A.
The Purchasing Department shall be under the supervision of the City
Purchasing Agent and shall consist of such personnel as may be provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The City Purchasing
Agent shall be appointed in the manner and for such term provided
in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Purchasing Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Receive and coordinate all requests and solicit, receive and tabulate
all bids and contracts for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment
and services.
(2)
Prepare and maintain all necessary purchasing records.
(3)
Institute and ensure that all departments are practicing conservation
measures for all commodities.
(4)
Administer the disposition of all surplus municipal property.
(5)
Perform all other related functions.
A.
The Records Department shall be under the supervision of the City
Clerk and shall consist of such other personnel as may be provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The City Clerk
shall be appointed in the manner and for such term provided in Sections
15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Records Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Prepare, maintain, publish and index all proceedings of the City
Council including City ordinances.
(2)
Arrange for all elections and maintain all election records.
(3)
Obtain and maintain all statistics on births, marriages and deaths
as required by law.
(4)
File and preserve, as required, all contracts, bonds, oaths of office
and other documents.
(5)
Collect all licenses and fees required by statute and ordinance unless
otherwise provided, and deposit these collections with the City Treasurer.
(6)
Perform all other related functions as required.
[Amended 3-5-2019]
A.
The Recreation and Arena Department shall be under the supervision
of the Director of Recreation and Arena and shall consist of such
other personnel as may be provided for in the annual departmental
budget appropriation. The Director of Recreation and Arena shall be
appointed in the manner and for such term provided in Sections 15
and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Recreation and Arena Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Develop a general recreation program for the City.
(2)
Operate the recreational activities on all City parks, playground,
swimming pools, tennis courts, and all other recreational facilities.
(3)
Maintain, care for and operate all property assigned to the Recreation
and Arena Department, including the Rochester Ice Arena.
(4)
Prepare and maintain all records and books pertaining to the Recreation
and Arena Department.
(5)
Cooperate with private groups as well as with public officials in
the development, promotional and recreational activities within the
City.
(6)
Perform all other related functions as required.
(7)
Annually establish a fee schedule for the services provided by the
Recreation and Arena Department, said fee schedule to be subject to
approval by the City Council.
C.
All moneys received by the Recreation and Arena Department shall
be held by the City of Rochester in a fund specifically established
for the Recreation and Arena Department, and if at the end of any
fiscal year the moneys received by the Recreation and Arena Department
shall exceed the moneys expended for the benefit, maintenance and
operation of the Recreation and Arena Department, then said moneys
shall not revert to the general fund for the City of Rochester but
shall be held in a separate fund exclusively for the future use and
benefit of the Recreation and Arena Department.
A.
The Tax Collection Department shall be under the supervision of the
Tax Collector and shall consist of such other personnel as may be
provided for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The
Tax Collector shall be appointed in the manner and for such term provided
in Sections 15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Tax Collection Department shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Mail out tax notices.
(2)
Collect all accounts due the City, including taxes, rentals, licenses,
and fees, except where otherwise provided in this Administrative Code.
(3)
Maintain proper records pertaining to the collection function.
(4)
Register motor vehicles and collect the fees therefor.
(5)
Turn over all receipts to the City Treasurer.
(6)
Perform all other related functions as required.
A.
The Welfare Department shall be under the supervision of the Welfare
Director and shall consist of such other personnel as may be provided
for in the annual departmental budget appropriation. The Welfare Director
shall be appointed in the manner and for such term provided in Sections
15 and 18 of the Rochester City Charter.
B.
The Welfare Department shall perform the following functions:
