[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Islip 7-17-1974 as L.L. No. 7, 1974. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
This local law shall be known as the "Town of
Islip Supervisor's Department Law."
A.
Word usage. Whenever used in this local law, words
used in the singular include the plural and vice versa.
B.
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
SUPERVISOR
Definitions. As used in this local law, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The Town of Islip Supervisor's Department.
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.
The executive assistant of the Supervisor's Department of
the Town of Islip.
The elected public official, who shall be chief executive
officer of the Town of Islip.
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.
[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.
[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)
BOARD
BUREAU
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LOCAL CORPORATIONS
YOUTH
YOUTH PROGRAM
Definitions. For the purposes of this local
law, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
The Town of Islip Youth Board.
The Town of Islip Youth Bureau.
The head of the Youth Bureau and the executive secretary
to the Youth Board.
Local youth development corporations within the Town of Islip.
Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This local law shall be effective when the appropriate
certified copies are filed with the Secretary of State of the State
of New York.
