[HISTORY: Derived from Chapter 3, Art. III, of the
prior Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
It is
the intent of this Administrative Code to consolidate into an advisory
section similar and related functions of municipal government and
services which are performed to provide advice and counsel and opinions
to the Board of Selectmen and the Administrative Officer for the development
of short- and long-range policies and programs of the town.
B.
It is
the intent of this Administrative Code that each commission, board,
officer or committee in the Administrative Services section be designated
as a staff function.
C.
Powers
and duties, generally.
(1)
Each commission, board, officer or committee in the Administrative
Services section shall work under the general policy direction of
the Board of Selectmen and, where applicable, under the general administrative
direction of the Administrative Officer.
(2)
The functions of Administrative Services agencies include but are
not limited to: submitting policy recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen; providing advice and counsel to the Board of Selectmen
and the Administrative Officer on matters relating to their jurisdictions;
conducting short- and long-range program and financial studies for
submittal to the Board of Selectmen and the Administrative Officer.
(3)
Each Administrative Services agency shall be responsible to the Board
of Selectmen and shall report to that Board from time to time as may
be required.
(4)
Each agency shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations
that it may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth,
the Northborough Home Rule Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative
Code.
D.
Qualifications,
generally. Members of commissions, boards, officers and committees
in the Administrative Services section shall be appointed on the basis
of experience or training or education or ability to do the required
work without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex or national
origin.
There shall be a Board of Trustees of special benevolent funds.
The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the members of such Boards.
A.
Trustees.
(1)
(2)
Powers and duties. The Boards shall work under the general policy
direction of the Board of Selectmen and shall administer the funds
according to the provisions of the will or grant under which the funds
were established.
B.
Gassett
fund.
(1)
Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be
a committee of three members, who shall be the Pastor of the First
Congregational Unitarian Church, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
and the Town Clerk, being an ex officio member.
(2)
Powers and duties. The committee shall work under the specific direction
of the wording of the gift granted to the town by Mr. Gassett.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be an Industrial
Development Finance Authority composed of five members appointed by
the Board of Selectmen. The term of office of each member shall be
five years, such terms so arranged that the term of office of one
member shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Industrial Development Finance Authority shall work
under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and general
administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Authority
shall promote the industrial development of the town and have all
the powers and duties and obligations that such authorities may have
to issue bonds for industrial development and other matters under
the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town
bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Public Transportation
Committee composed of three members appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
The term of office of each member shall be for one year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Public Transportation Committee shall work under the
general direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Committee shall research,
study and report to the Board of Selectmen on matters having to do
with public transportation within the town, including the operation
of all modes of public transportation that are intercommunity and
involve the town. The Committee shall keep the Board of Selectmen
informed and offer advice and counsel on methods and actions that
might be taken to improve transportation services for the residents
of the town. The Public Transportation Committee shall carry out its
duties and powers and obligations in conformity with the Town Charter,
town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be an Industrial
Development Commission composed of not less than five nor more than
15 members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The term of office
of each member shall be three years, such terms so arranged that as
nearly an equal number of terms as is possible shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Industrial Development Commission shall work under
the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Commission
shall promote and develop the industrial resources of the town; shall
conduct research into industrial conditions and investigate and assist
in the establishment of educational or commercial projects, including
projects involving private enterprise for the purpose of expanding
or strengthening the local economy; and shall seek to coordinate the
activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. The
Commission may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps,
charts and pamphlets to further its established purpose. The Commission
shall have all the powers and duties and obligations that industrial
development commissions may have under the Constitution and laws of
the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative
Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Historical Commission
composed of not less than three nor more than seven members appointed
by the Board of Selectmen. The term of office of each member shall
be for three years, such terms so arranged that as nearly an equal
number of terms as is possible shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Historical Commission shall work under the general
policy direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Commission shall conduct
research into places of historic value and shall seek to coordinate
the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes.
The Commission may acquire, by gift, purchase of otherwise, artifacts,
books, paintings and other materials of historic interest or value
and shall provide a proper place for the storage and display of any
such materials. The Commission may advertise, prepare, print and distribute
books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary
for its work. The Commission may recommend the certification of places
of interest as historical landmarks to the Town Meeting for the purpose
of protecting and preserving such places. The Commission shall have
all of the powers and duties and obligations that such historical
commissions may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth,
the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Consumer Advisory
Commission composed of seven members appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
The term of office of each member shall be three years, such terms
so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as is possible
shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Consumer Advisory Commission shall work under the
general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Commission
shall research, study and report to the Board of Selectmen on matters
having to do with policies and practices that might adversely affect
residents of the town as consumers of goods and services, including
rates and fees set by public utilities within and outside the town.
The Commission shall keep the Board of Selectmen informed and offer
advice and counsel on methods and actions that might be taken to further
the interest of consumers. The Consumer Advisory Commission shall
carry out its duties and powers and obligations in conformity with
the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Council on Aging
composed of nine members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The
term of office of each member shall be for three years, such terms
so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as is possible
shall expire each year.
[Amended 4-22-1996 ATM, Art. 35]
B.
Powers
and duties. The Council on Aging shall work under the general policy
direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Council shall plan, coordinate
and carry out programs, services and functions designed to meet the
needs of the older citizens of the town and shall advise the Board
of Selectmen of the needs of the older citizens. The Council shall
have all of the powers and duties and obligations that such councils
on aging may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth,
the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Citizens’
Advisory Board composed of not less than 12 nor more 15 members appointed
by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board jointly. The term of
office of each member shall be for three years, such terms so arranged
that as nearly an equal number of terms as is possible shall expire
each year. Members shall represent a cross section of town population
and opinion.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Citizens’ Advisory Board shall work under the
general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen. The Board shall
study town planning and major projects affecting the future of the
town and may issue reports and recommendations to the Planning Board,
the Board of Selectmen and other town agencies. The Board shall provide
opinions, advice and counsel to the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen
and other town agencies on matters pertaining to the Master Plan of
the town and community development programs. The Citizens’ Advisory
Board shall have such powers and duties as are provided in this Administrative
Code, the Town Charter and town bylaws.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Financial Planning
Committee composed of six members. Three members shall be appointed
by the Moderator and one member each by the School Committee, by the
Appropriation Committee and by the Planning Board. The Town Accountant
shall be an ex officio member. Each member shall serve a term of office
of three years, such terms so arranged that an equal number of terms
shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Financial Planning Committee shall work under the
general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general
administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Committee
shall serve in a research, study and advisory capacity to the Board
of Selectmen, Appropriation Committee and the Administrative Officer
on long- and short-range financial planning matters, and shall advise
and assist the Administrative Officer in the development of five-year
capital improvement programs as provided for in the Town Charter.
The Financial Planning Committee shall carry out its powers and duties
and obligations in conformity with the Town Charter and bylaws.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Power Line Committee
composed of five members. Two members shall be appointed by the Moderator
and one member each shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen,
the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission. The term of office
of each member shall be three years, such terms so arranged that as
nearly an equal number of terms as is possible shall expire each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Power Line Committee shall work under the general
policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administrative
direction of the Administrative Officer. The Committee shall serve
in an advisory capacity to the Board of Selectmen on all matters having
to do with the transmission and distribution of intelligence, communications
or electricity for lighting, heating or power, and shall take all
necessary steps to ensure the admission of the town as a party of
interest before the Department of Public Utilities and courts in opposition
to the construction of the proposed 345,000-volt electric transmission
line of the New England Power Company and Boston Edison Company as
an overhead line and to cooperate fully with other interested towns
in the effort to require that any such high-voltage lines be placed
underground, and shall be authorized to sponsor and support any legislation
in the Great and General Court on behalf of the town which would require
the public utilities to engage in and conduct research and development
and to encourage and promote the use of underground transmission and
distribution of electric power. The Committee shall exercise its powers
and duties and obligations in conformity with the Town Charter, town
bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Municipal Code
and Bylaw Committee composed of five members. The Moderator shall
appoint each member. The term of office of each member shall be three
years, such terms so arranged that not more than two terms shall expire
each year.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Municipal Code and Bylaw Committee shall work under
the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general
administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Committee
shall organize the Municipal Code as to form, maintain said Code in
current form, advise the Town Meeting as to new bylaws and annually
report recommendations for future legislation to the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee shall have all the powers and duties and obligations
that such code and bylaw committees may have under the Constitution,
the laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this
Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Personnel Board
consisting of six unpaid members, four of whom shall be registered
voters of the town. The Moderator shall appoint all members. The term
of office shall be three years. Each member shall continue to hold
office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Members
shall not be paid employees or elected officials of the town.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Personnel Board shall work under the general policy
direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administrative
direction of the Administrative Officer. The Board shall be responsible
for the administration of the classification and compensation plans
and shall exercise that responsibility through the Administrative
Officer according to the provisions of the Consolidated Personnel
Bylaw for the Town of Northborough, as amended. The Board may from
time to time investigate the work features and rates of salaries and
wages of any of all positions subject to the provisions of the Consolidated
Personnel Bylaw. The Administrative Officer may make recommendations
to the Personnel Board affecting classification and compensation matters.
The Personnel Board shall have all the powers and duties and obligations
that such personnel boards may have under the Constitution and laws
of the commonwealth, and the Administrative Officer shall exercise
those powers and duties in personnel matters, including the keeping
of adequate personnel records of all employees, in conformity with
the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
A.
Composition,
mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be an Insurance Committee
composed of three members appointed by the Administrative Officer.
The Town Accountant and the Treasurer-Tax Collector shall serve as
ex officio members. The term of office of each member shall be for
three years, such terms so arranged that the term of one shall expire
each year. No member of the Committee shall in any way be involved
in the bidding for or writing of any portion of the town’s insurance
program.
B.
Powers
and duties. The Insurance Committee shall work under the general policy
direction of the Board of Selectmen and the administrative direction
of the Administrative Officer. The Committee shall serve in a research,
study and advisory capacity to the Administrative Officer on all matters
relating to the town’s insurance programs. The Committee shall
report to the Administrative Officer on such matters from time to
time as required. The Insurance Committee shall carry out its powers
and duties and obligations in conformity with the Town Charter, town
bylaws and this Administrative Code.
