[Added 12-31-74 by L.L. No. 15,
1974]
A.
Whenever used in this local law, words used in the
singular include the plural and vice versa.
B.
ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
As used in this local law, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
A designated officer of the Department appointed by the Commissioner
to aid and advise the Commissioner in planning and coordinating projects
and policies of the Department.
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Services,
as chief executive officer of said Department.
The Town of North Hempstead Department of Community Services,
a major function of Town government.
The Deputy Commissioner of the Town of North Hempstead Department
of Community Services, who shall generally act for and in place of
the Commissioner.
A.
Commissioner. There shall be in the Town of North
Hempstead a Department of Community Services. The principal executive
officer and administrative head of such Department shall be the Commissioner,
who shall be appointed by the Town Board for the term fixed by law
at such salary as may from time to time be fixed by the said Town
Board. The Commissioner shall be appointed on the basis of his administrative
experience and qualifications for the duties of such office and such
additional standards as may be required by the Town Board. The Commissioner
shall be the head of the Department with power and authority to appoint
and remove officers and employees under his jurisdiction in accordance
with Civil Service Law and other applicable laws. He may appoint one
Deputy and one Assistant.
B.
Before entering upon the duties of his office, the
Commissioner shall execute and file with the Town Clerk an official
undertaking, if the same be required by the Town Board, in such sum
as prescribed by the Board and in such form as approved by the Town
Attorney.
[Amended 12-8-1987 by L.L. No. 15-1987; 10-22-2002 by L.L. No. 15-2002]
[Amended 12-8-87 by L.L. No. 15-1987]
A.
The powers and duties of such divisions therein shall
be under the administration, direction and control of the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Services, and each of said divisions
shall be supervised by a division head who shall be designated as
Manager.
B.
The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Town
Board, establish, consolidate or abolish any divisions now existing
or hereafter created in said Department and establish, consolidate
or abolish any bureau now existing or hereafter created in any such
division.
C.
The powers and duties of the divisions shall be as
follows:
[Amended 10-22-2002 by L.L. No. 15-2002]
(1)
The Division of Drugs. It shall plan and develop programs
designed to bring together solitary efforts at narcotics and drug
control between school districts, local community service organizations
and youth councils.
(2)
The Division of the Historian. It shall perform historical
research for museum projects to ascertain authenticity and usefulness
of accessions; prepare research reports for governmental and public
use; exhibit purposes and publications; perform research in connections
with the restoration and maintenance of historical sites; assemble,
organize and evaluate data on the basis of authenticity and relative
significance; answer historical inquiries from the public and from
governmental agencies; supervise the operations of the museum reference
library and archives; and act as advisor to the Town government on
historical matters and artifacts of concern to the Town of North Hempstead.
(3)
The Division of Senior Citizens. It shall assist in
the planning and administration of departmental policy; be responsible
for individual and group-oriented services and programs for the aging;
recruit and organize volunteers; train and supervise subordinate staff
members; and advise interested civic groups of federal, state and
local programs and aid available to meet the needs of the aging.
(4)
The Division of Youth Services. It shall consult with
community agencies and youth groups providing services to the local
youth; provide assistance in developing understanding and increased
relationships for youth involvement in community affairs, projects
and services; and provide guidance, counseling or other technical
services for all youth problems.
(5)
The Division of Special Commissions. It shall consist
of such special divisions as might be created from time to time for
the uses and purposes compatible with the general nature and functions
of this Department.
(6)
The Division of Human Resources. It shall research,
develop, promote and assist other divisions of the Department in developing
and coordinating programs to meet the human resource needs of North
Hempstead residents. This Division shall lend assistance in the development
of programs for senior citizens and the handicapped, shall address
the concerns of single-parent families and shall study the areas of
housing, day care and transportation and other areas under the direct
supervision of the Commissioner of Community Services.
D.
The Commissioner, acting by and through any of said
existing or hereafter-named divisions, shall be empowered to perform
such other duties and functions that are prescribed to be performed
by him in any law, ordinance or resolution of the Town Board or lawful
directive of the Supervisor. However, the Commissioner may delegate
any of his powers to or direct any of his duties to be performed by
a Deputy Commissioner or head of a division.
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 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 other powers which may be lawfully exercised by said Supervisor.
The Commissioner may establish, subject to Town
Board approval, a schedule of fees to be collected by him for services
rendered in connection with the work of his Department and for which
he deems it necessary to charge and to collect a fee therefor.
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 thereof not so adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
This local law shall be effective immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
