Town of Islip, NY Chapter 47C Supervisor, Department of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Islip 7-17-1974 as L.L. No. 7, 1974. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 47C-1 Title.

This local law shall be known as the "Town of Islip Supervisor's Department Law."

§ 47C-2 Definitions and word usage.

A. Word usage. Whenever used in this local law, words used in the singular include the plural and vice versa.

B. Definitions. As used in this local law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

DEPARTMENT

The Town of Islip Supervisor's Department.

DEPUTY SUPERVISOR

The Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Islip Department of the Supervisor's office who shall act generally for and in place of the Supervisor.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The executive assistant of the Supervisor's Department of the Town of Islip.

SUPERVISOR

The elected public official, who shall be chief executive officer of the Town of Islip.

§ 47C-3 Department established.

A. There shall be in the Town of Islip a Supervisor's Department. The principal executive officer and administrative head of such Department shall be the Supervisor, who shall be an elected official for a term of four (4) years at such salary as may from time to time be fixed by the Town Board. The Supervisor may serve up to three (3) four-year terms regardless of whether said terms are served consecutively. These term limitations shall be applied prospectively commencing with the Supervisor elected in the November, 1995 general election. Terms of office held prior to the November, 1995 general election shall not be counted for term limitation purposes. The Supervisor shall be the head of the Department with power and authority to appoint and remove officers and employees under his jurisdiction in accordance with the Civil Service Law and other applicable laws.

[Amended 7-13-1994 by L.L. No. 2, 1994[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law passed mandatory referendum 11-8-1994, Section 2 of this local law provided that this local law is controlling over inconsistent law, specifically § 24 of the Town Law.

B. The Supervisor is empowered herein to appoint a Deputy, who shall generally act for and in his behalf, and who shall perform such duties as are vested in and imposed upon that office by the provisions of this local law, by statute or by other lawful authority.

C. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Supervisor shall execute and file with the Town Clerk an official undertaking, if the same is required by the Town Board, in such sum as prescribed by the Town Board and in such form as approved by the Town Attorney.

§ 47C-4 Organization.

[Amended 12-20-77 by L.L. No. 4, 1977; 6-17-80 by L.L. No. 7, 1980]

A. The Supervisor shall have such powers as shall be necessary for the proper administration of the Department consistent with applicable provisions of law.

B. Until such time as the same may be either amended or modified, the Department shall include the following:

(1) Division of Administration.

(2) Youth Bureau.

§ 47C-5 Powers and duties.

[Amended 6-17-80 by L.L. No. 7, 1980]

A. The powers and duties of such Divisions therein shall be under the administration, direction and control of the Supervisor, and each of said Divisions shall be supervised by a Division head who shall be designated as Director.

B. The Supervisor may, with the approval of the Town Board, establish, consolidate or abolish any Divisions now existing or hereafter created in any such Division.

C. General powers and duties.

(1) Community relations. The Supervisor's powers and duties are to administer, manage and provide a more effective Town emphasis on improvement of services to the citizens; to act as an ombudsman in Town government for residents of the Town; and to research and recommend new and improved programs of services which focus on improving suburban life style.

(2) Governmental research. The Supervisor's powers and duties are to administer, manage and provide advice and assistance concerning local government matters to officials of the executive branches of the Town government; to conduct continuing research in the major areas of local government organization and operations to provide information for the development of Town policies relating to government activities and problems and for the development of new programs and techniques to meet local public demands for new and improved services and facilities; to help resolve specific problems of municipal management and organization; to coordinate state, federal, local and private agencies in the evaluation of problems and in the delivery and integration of specific services; and to advise on the coordination of all federal and state suburban grant programs.

(3) Finance. The Supervisor is the chief fiscal officer of the Town of Islip.

D. Divisions:

(1) Division of Administration. Its powers and duties are to administer, manage, advise and assist the Supervisor in the solutions of managerial and organizational problems involving administrative techniques, personnel, labor relations, purchasing, electronic data processing, internal and external communications and all other matters related to the administration of Town government.

(2) Youth Bureau. Its powers and duties are to administer, manage and provide for programs, projects and plans which promote and advance the moral, physical, mental and social well-being of the youth in the Town of Islip, which will stimulate and encourage community interest and participation in youth programs and which, alone or in cooperation with other persons, groups and municipalities, will foster and cultivate a wholesome environment for the involvement of youth in meaningful activities.

(a) Legislative intent. The Board of the Town of Islip recognizes that the youth of Islip deserve special attention. The needs of our youth are presently being met only with the greatest difficulty by current existing institutions, including the family, the school, the judicial system, religious organizations and community groups. The purpose of this Bureau is to accept responsibility for supplementing and strengthening these existing institutions so that they can be aided in their tasks of fulfilling the basic needs of our youth.

(b) Objectives of the Youth Bureau. The Youth Bureau shall be concerned with all youth, the untroubled as well as youth in trouble. In order to define and resolve existing problems of our youth and to prevent the development of new problem situations, the Bureau shall pursue the following objectives:

[1] Conduct an ongoing program of research to determine the needs of youth in the Town of Islip.

[2] Inventory community resources capable of meeting the needs of youth.

[3] Plan for and encourage the development of new services considered essential for meeting needs of youth or endorse modifications of current services.

[4] Grant financial aid to public and private agencies in order to expand current services or to create new services for youth.

[5] Integrate and help coordiate the services of local, public and private agencies working with the Town's youth.

[6] Maintain a continuous research program on social problems affecting youth and new ways of meeting the needs created by these problems.

(c) Definitions. For the purposes of this local law, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:

BOARD

The Town of Islip Youth Board.

BUREAU

The Town of Islip Youth Bureau.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The head of the Youth Bureau and the executive secretary to the Youth Board.

LOCAL CORPORATIONS

Local youth development corporations within the Town of Islip.

YOUTH

Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age.

YOUTH PROGRAM

Any program designated to accomplish the objectives of the Youth Bureau.

(d) Organization. The Youth Bureau shall operate within and shall be subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Supervisor and upon such conditions as to qualify for state aid under Article 19-A of the Executive Law of the State of New York and any amendments thereto. The Bureau shall be staffed by an Executive Director and such other personnel as shall be deemed necessary for accomplishing the goals of the Youth Bureau. The Executive Director, pursuant to Article 19-G of the Executive Law of the State of New York and any amendments thereto, shall be responsible to the Supervisor for the purpose of planning, coordinating and supplementing the activities of public, private or religious agencies devoted in whole or in part to the welfare and protection of the youth. The Town of Islip Youth Board shall consist of persons representing the fields of education, law enforcement, mental hygiene, judiciary, welfare, business, recreation and youth organizations, who shall be appointed by the Supervisor, with the approval of the Town Board. The Board, in fulfilling its obligations to the Youth Bureau, shall advise and assist community groups devoted in whole or in part to youth, administer youth programs at the request of the Youth Bureau and recommend legislation. The Executive Director shall be the executive secretary of the Board. The executive secretary shall have no vote in the official deliberations of the Board, but shall administer to its needs and requirements in the fulfillment of its obligations to the Youth Bureau.

[1] Composition of the Youth Board.

[a] The Board shall consist of a minimum of thirteen (13) and a maximum of twenty-five (25) adults and youth, who shall be appointed by the Supervisor of the Town of Islip, subject to confirmation by the Town Board. In addition, the Supervisor may appoint one (1) or more ex officio members.

[b] One (1) member of the Board shall be designated as Chairperson for a specified term by the Supervisor, subject to confirmation by the Town Board.

[c] Officers, other than the Chairperson, shall be elected from and by the Board and confirmed by the Supervisor.

[d] Members of the Board shall not be considered Town employees for any purpose whatsoever.

[2] Terms of office.

[a] Each member of the Board shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, except that of the members first appointed, five (5) shall be appointed for two (2) years, five (5) for three (3) years and the remaining members for four (4) years.

[b] Ex officio members shall serve at the pleasure of the Supervisor.

[3] Vacancies and removals.

[a] Any member of the Board appointed to fill a vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whom he or she is to succeed.

[b] The Supervisor and the Town Board may remove any member of the Board for cause.

[c] If a member of the Board is absent from three (3) consecutive scheduled (not special) meetings and is not excused by the Chairperson of the Board, the Board shall declare his or her position vacant.

[d] Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be filled by appointment by the Supervisor, subject to confirmation by the Town Board.

[4] Personnel. The Board may recommend to the Supervisor and the Town Board employment of personnel, who shall be responsible to the Supervisor.

[5] Compensation. The Chairperson and all other members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties set forth in § 28-10, within the amount made available by appropriations of the Town Board.

[6] Meetings.

[a] The Board shall meet monthly and at such additional times as the Chairperson of the Board or a majority thereof may determine.

[b] One-third (1/3) of the voting members shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum must approve any action of the Board. Each voting member shall have one (1) vote which must be cast in person. Ex officio members shall have no vote.

[7] Powers and duties of the Board. The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

[a] Establish local youth development corporations with the approval of the Supervisor to oversee youth programs in specific communities in the Town of Islip.

[b] Develop and effect policies and programs with the approval of the Supervisor, such as guidance, education, counseling, community involvement and recreation, for the Board and any established local youth bureaus.

[c] Formulate and adopt rules and bylaws, with the approval of the Supervisor, governing the activities of the Board and its relationship to local youth bureaus.

[d] Supplement and aid in coordinating the activities of public, private and religious agencies devoted in whole or in part to the prevention of delinquency and youthful offenders and serve as a consultant to such agencies.

[e] Encourage closer cooperation between all public and private agencies and groups so as to stimulate employment for youth and encourage sound youth programs.

[f] Cooperate with all public and private agencies and groups in developing plans, programs and facilities designed to promote the welfare of youth.

[g] Receive and expend grants with the approval of the Supervisor from the state, federal or County governments or from private individuals, corporations or associations and establish a reasonable basis for allocation of these funds to youth programs so as to serve most effectively the objectives of this section.

[h] Approve or reject applications with the approval of the Supervisor for federal, state and/or County financial assistance to public and private agencies seeking to engage in the development and expansion of recreation and youth service projects, as defined by the laws of the State of New York and the regulations of the New York State Division of Youth.

[i] Devise, analyze, accept or reject plans for the creation or expansion of recreation and youth service projects or other youth programs and make appropriate recommendations to the Town Board.

[j] Obtain, assemble and develop statistical records and data, including those that reflect the incidence and trends of delinquency and youthful crimes and offenses in the Town.

[k] Make necessary studies and recommendations with respect to family affairs and problems, youth guidance, adult education, recreation, rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents and parole, institutional or other corrective treatment.

[l] Foster educational programs in connection with youth problems.

[m] Appoint such advisory groups and committees as may be necessary to carry out its powers and duties.

[n] Keep minutes of all meetings.

[o] Submit an annual report to the Supervisor.

[p] Submit a proposed annual budget to the Supervisor.

[q] Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Town Board.

§ 47C-6 Special districts.

All costs and expenses incurred by the Department or its officers or employees on behalf of a special improvement district or special Town project shall be charged against such district or project and paid for from the funds duly appropriated for the purpose of such district or project.

§ 47C-7 Powers of Town Supervisor.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed to delegate or transfer any power of the Town Supervisor contained in §§ 29, 52 and 125 of the Town Law of the State of New York or any statutory or other powers which may be lawfully exercised by said Supervisor.

§ 47C-8 Severability.

If any section, provision or part thereof in this local law shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the local law as a whole, or any section, provision or part hereof not so adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

§ 47C-9 When effective.

This local law shall be effective when the appropriate certified copies are filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.