There is hereby created within the Executive
Branch of the City of Pawtucket an Office of Community Affairs, to
be responsible to the Mayor.
The within established Office of Community Affairs
organizational structure shall be deemed to constitute a continuation
of the former Model Cities Administration organizational structure
for the purpose of succession to all rights, powers, duties and obligations
of the former.
The responsibilities of the Office of Community
Affairs shall be to:
A. Identify community needs.
B. Establish and maintain formal relationships with local,
state and federal public and private agencies in order to marshal
sources of funds by which to address community needs.
C. Advise the Mayor on the formulation and implementation
of public policies in order that available funds are allocated in
the most effective and efficient manner.
D. Coordinate and administer those plans, programs, activities
and services designated by the Mayor, directly or through contractual
arrangements with public or private bodies.
The Mayor shall serve as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Office of Community Affairs and shall assume early,
continuous and ultimate responsibility for the development, implementation
and performance of its activities.
The Mayor shall use his or her administrative
authority and leadership to support the program by:
A. Coordinating relevant public and private agencies.
B. Establishing priorities and allocations of resources.
C. Improving the response of public and private agencies.
D. Maintaining authority over utilization of funds.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint a
Director who shall be responsible to and serve at the pleasure of
the Mayor.
The Director shall be authorized to engage such
staff as is deemed to be necessary for the proper and efficient implementation
and administration of the Office of Community Affairs and shall further
be authorized to seek additional services and assistance from city
departments and agencies and to contract for special services, from
both public and private organizations and agencies, under such conditions
as may be appropriate.