[Added 1-7-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014, effective 1-9-2014; amended 11-19-2020 by L.L. No.
14-2020, effective 12-1-2020]
A.
This article shall be known as the "Town of Brookhaven Department
of General Services."
B.
COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
RECREATION PROJECT
YOUTH
YOUTH PROGRAM
YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT
Definitions. Whenever used in this article, words used in the singular
include the plural and vice versa. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
The Commissioner of the Department of General Services shall
be the chief executive officer of the Department.
The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services shall
perform a major function of Town government.
The Deputy Commissioner of the Department of General Services,
in the absence of the Commissioner, shall act generally for and in
place of the Commissioner.
A structure, property, interest or activity owned, maintained
or operated by or under the direction of the Town of Brookhaven or
any governmental subdivision or agency thereof, devoted in whole or
in part to the provision of leisure time services for youth.
Any person under 24 years of age.
Any recreation project or youth service project.
Any plan or organized activity, other than a recreation project,
which has for its purpose the detection, prevention or treatment of
delinquency of youth or other services directed toward youth development
and which is operated by or under the direction of the Town of Brookhaven
or any governmental subdivision or agency thereof.
A.
There shall be in the Town of Brookhaven a Department of General
Services.
B.
Department head. The principal executive officer and administrative
head of such Department shall be the Commissioner of General Services,
who shall be appointed by the Town Board for the terms fixed by law
at such salary as may from time to time be fixed by the Town Board.
The Commissioner of General Services shall be appointed on the basis
of his administrative experience and qualifications for the duties
of such office. The Town Board may appoint a Deputy Commissioner of
General Services, who shall generally act for and on behalf of the
Commissioner of General Services, at such salary and for such term
as may from time to time be fixed by the Town Board, and who shall
perform such duties as may be directed by the Town Board and as are
vested in and imposed upon that office by the provisions of this article
or any other statute or law. The Commissioner of General Services
shall have full power and authority, to appoint or remove employees
within the Department in accordance with the Civil Service Law and
other applicable laws, except the appointment and removal of the Deputy
Commissioner of General Services, who shall be appointed and removed
by the Town Board. The Commissioner of General Services shall have
powers as shall be necessary for the proper administration of the
Department, consistent with applicable provisions of law, and shall
have sole discretion and judgment to amend or modify the allocation
of responsibilities or to establish, consolidate or abolish divisions
or bureaus within the Department. The Commissioner or his/her Deputy
may also serve as a division head within the Department. In the absence
of the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner shall act generally for
and in place of the Commissioner.
[Amended 1-28-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021, effective 2-8-2021]
A.
The Commissioner 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 be divided into the following Divisions:
[Amended 1-26-2023 by L.L. No. 1-2023, effective 2-8-2023]
(1)
Division of Abandoned Vehicles.
(2)
Division of Fleet Maintenance.
(3)
Division of Central Reproduction and Mailing and Central Receiving.
(4)
Division of Senior Citizen Services.
(5)
Division of Space Management.
(6)
Division of Veterans' Services.
(7)
Division of Women's Services.
(8)
Division of Youth Bureau.
[Amended 1-28-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021, effective 2-8-2021; 1-26-2023 by L.L. No.
1-2023, effective 2-8-2023]
The powers and duties of such divisions herein shall be under
the administration, direction and control of the Commissioner, and
each of said divisions shall be supervised by an individual designated
by the Commissioner. The Commissioner may, with the approval of the
Town Board after a public hearing, establish, consolidate or abolish
any divisions in said Department. In addition, (s)he may establish,
consolidate or abolish any bureau or subdivision now existing or hereafter
created in any such division. The provisions of any local law to the
contrary notwithstanding, the functions, powers and duties of such
divisions shall be as follows:
A.
Division of Abandoned Vehicles. The Division shall administer the
removal of all abandoned vehicles in the Town in conformance with
and pursuant to all applicable laws, as well as also assisting the
Suffolk County Police Department with road hazards, 511, ATV impounds
and removing abandoned vehicles and boats from the community.
B.
Division of central reproduction and mailing and central receiving.
This Division is responsible for the oversight of the Town mail room,
collection and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mail, including
packages at all Town of Brookhaven facilities, and the reproduction
of printed materials and forms used by various departments of the
Town of Brookhaven.
C.
Division of Fleet Maintenance. The Division will have the responsibility
for servicing and maintenance of all Town motor vehicles, in addition
to maintaining all boats and trailers. The Division is responsible
for writing specifications and ordering new vehicles each year according
to the Town's Vehicle Policy. Motor vehicles maintained by the Highway
Department, special equipment for the Department of Waste Management
and special equipment for the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services shall be exempt from this section, and said vehicles
or special equipment shall be serviced and maintained by the respective
departments.
D.
Division of Senior Citizen Services. The Division of Senior Citizen
Services shall serve to promote and enrich the quality of life for
our senior citizens. This Division oversees the administration of
the Residential Repair Program, Helpline Telephone Reassurance Program
For The Homebound, Nutrition Program, Jitney Program, as well as other
senior citizen programs. Additionally, this Division shall work with
local communities to improve coordination of Town-wide transportation
options to better serve people with disabilities, senior citizens
and low-income individuals.
(1)
Division of Senior Citizen Services of the Town of Brookhaven shall
be comprised of a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred
to as the "Advisory Committee").
(2)
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
(a)
Composition. The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of 15
senior citizen members chosen by the Town Board. Each Council District
shall appoint two members, and the Supervisor shall appoint the remaining
three members. The members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without
compensation. Senior citizens shall comprise 100% of the total membership
of the Advisory Committee. For the purpose of this section, the term
"senior citizen" shall mean any resident of the Town of Brookhaven
over the age of 55.
(b)
Powers and duties. The Advisory Committee shall be an advisory
body and shall serve at the direction of the Town Board, providing
advice and recommendations on programs for the senior citizens of
the Town of Brookhaven, the formulation and adoption of rules and
bylaws governing the activities of the Advisory Committee and the
recommendation of educational programs related to the problems of
seniors and the correction thereof.
E.
Division of Space Management. The powers and duties include the space
allocation and utilization of all Town-owned buildings and those leased
for use by the Town.
F.
Division of Veterans' Services. This Division, in the context of
human services, addresses the needs and concerns of veterans by disseminating
information regarding programs and services to benefit and assist
local veterans.
G.
Division of Women's Services. This Division is responsible for and
dedicated to the needs and concerns of women. It shall oversee the
administration of all Town programs that provide services for women.
(1)
Division of Women's Services of the Town of Brookhaven shall be comprised
of a Women's Services Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to
as the "Advisory Committee").
(2)
Women's Services Advisory Committee.
(a)
Composition. The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of 15
members chosen by the Town Board. Each Council District shall appoint
two members, and the Supervisor shall appoint the remaining three
members. The members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without
compensation.
(b)
Powers and duties. The Advisory Committee shall be an advisory
body and shall serve at the direction of the Town Board, providing
advice and recommendations on programs for the women of the Town of
Brookhaven, the formulation and adoption of rules and bylaws governing
the activities of the Advisory Committee and the recommendation of
educational programs related to women.
H.
Division of Youth Bureau. The Division of Youth Bureau shall provide
for the many needs of youth in the Town of Brookhaven and shall serve
to promote the moral, physical, mental and social well-being of youth
in the Town of Brookhaven in order to prevent delinquency and youth
crime by fostering services aimed at strengthening family life and
enabling all youth to attain their fullest individual potential.
(1)
The Division of Youth Bureau of the Town of Brookhaven shall be minimally
comprised of the Youth Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Board").
(2)
Youth Committee.
(a)
Composition. The Committee shall be comprised of from 13 to
28 members at the discretion of the Town Board. The members of the
Committee shall be appointed by the Town Board and serve without compensation.
Lay citizens shall comprise at least 50% of the total membership of
the Board and shall be representative of such related interests as
social agencies, business, youth organizations, religious organizations,
industry and labor. Public officials may comprise the remainder of
the Committee's membership and shall include representatives of disciplines
directly concerned with the welfare of the youth.
(b)
Powers and duties. The Committee shall be and shall serve at
the direction of the Town Board and shall be responsible for the following
programs and functions:
[1]
The recommendation of policies and programs for the prevention
and control of delinquency and crime by youth.
[2]
The review and analysis of plans for the creation or expansion
of youth programs.
[3]
The recommendation of qualified personnel to be employed by
the Youth Bureau in effectuating any of its youth programs.
[4]
The performance of such other duties relative to the effective
implementation of the intent of this article as may from time to time
be requested by the Town Board.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to delegate or transfer
any power of the Town Supervisor as outlined in the Town Law of the
State of New York or any statutory or other powers which may be lawfully
executed by said Supervisor.
If any section, provision or part thereof in this article shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the article as
a whole or any section, provision or part hereof not adjudged invalid
or unconstitutional.
