Pursuant to § 20, Subdivision 2, of
the Town Law, the Town Board may appoint a Town Engineer to serve
at the pleasure of said Board. The Town Engineer shall be a licensed
professional engineer and/or licensed land surveyor and shall receive
such compensation as may be provided by the Town Board.
The Town Engineer shall have the following duties:
A. Prepare or cause to be prepared, specifically as directed
by the Town Board, plans, designs and specifications for public works
and improvements undertaken by the town.
B. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications,
tax maps and control records with respect to public works and facilities
owned or operated by the town.
C. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance
to the Town Board, Superintendent of Highways and other town offices
as needed.
D. Attend agenda or regular meetings of the Town Board
as directed or requested by the Board.
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and
other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties
of the Town Engineer shall be and remain the property of the town.
Upon the termination of his or her services with the town, the Town
Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor or to the town
all such property.
Pursuant to § 20, Subdivision 2, of
the Town Law, the Town Board may appoint Deputy Town Engineers or
additional professional engineering counsel as it shall deem necessary
from time to time.