It is the intent of this Administrative Code to consolidate into an operating division similar and related functions of municipal government and services that involve special services for the benefit of residents of the town. The division shall be known as the "Human Services Division" and shall include all present and future line operating functions that pertain to education, recreation, veterans services, youth services and the like. The Division shall include all such functions that are performed on a daily or regular basis.
[HISTORY: Derived from Chapter 3, Art. IX, of the prior Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Library Services Department composed of an operating head known as the "Head Librarian" and operating personnel. The Board of Library Trustees shall be responsible for the appointment of the Head Librarian and all personnel. Such appointments shall be made for an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Library Services Department shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the specific policy directives of the Board of Library Trustees. The Department shall operate and maintain and develop the resources of the Northborough Free Library and shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations that such head librarians and departments may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There may be an office of Youth Services composed of an operating head known as the "Director of Youth Services" and operating personnel. The Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of the Director and all other personnel. The Director and all other personnel shall serve an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Office of Youth Services shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administration direction of the Administrative Officer. The Office shall work under the specific policy directives of the Youth Commission. The Office of Youth Services shall operate, develop and promote programs that benefit the young people of the community. The Office shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations that are assigned to it by the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be an office of Veterans Services composed of an operating head known as the "Director of Veterans Services" and operating personnel. The Board of Selectmen shall be responsible for the appointment of the Director, who shall be a veteran. The Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of all other personnel. Such appointments shall be for an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Office of Veterans Services shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Office shall furnish information, advice and assistance to veterans and their families relative to employment, education, medical care and other benefits and shall have all the powers and duties and obligations that veterans’ agents have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be an Office of the District Nurse composed of an operating head known as the "District Nurse" and operating personnel. The Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of all personnel in cooperation with the Northborough District Nurse Association. Such appointments shall be made for an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Office of District Nurse shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The District Nurse shall be the Public Health Nurse and visiting nurse for the town and shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations that such registered nurses may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth and the rules and regulations established by state and regional health authorities, including the Northborough District Nurse Association, with the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Recreation Department composed of an operating head known as the "Recreation Director" and operating personnel. The Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of all personnel. Such appointments shall be made for an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Recreation Department shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the specific policy directives of the Recreation Commission. The Department shall work under the general administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Recreation Department shall organize and operate public recreation programs and activities within the town. The Department shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations that such departments may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.
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Composition, mode of appointment, term of office. There shall be a Town Undertaker appointed by the Administrative Officer for an indefinite term.
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Powers and duties. The Town Undertaker shall work under the general policy direction of the Board of Selectmen and the general administrative direction of the Administrative Officer. The Town Undertaker shall have all of the powers and duties and obligations that such officers may have under the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth, the Town Charter, town bylaws and this Administrative Code.