[Added 12-31-1974 by L.L. No. 16-1974]
A.
Whenever used in this local law, words used in the
singular include the plural and vice versa.
B.
COMPTROLLER
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY COMPTROLLERS
As used in this local law, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:[1]
The Comptroller of the Town of North Hempstead, as chief
executive officer of said Department.
The Town of North Hempstead Department of the Comptroller,
a major function of Town government.
The Deputy Comptrollers of the Town of North Hempstead Department
of the Comptroller, who shall generally act for and in place of the
Comptroller.
[Amended 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "Assistant to the
Comptroller," which immediately followed, was repealed 5-13-2014 by
L.L. No. 5-2014.
[Amended 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
A.
Comptroller.
There shall be in the Town of North Hempstead a Department of the
Comptroller. The principal executive officer and administrative head
of such Department shall be the Comptroller, 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 Comptroller
shall be appointed on the basis of his/her administrative experience
and qualifications for the duties of such office and such additional
standards as may be required by the Town Board. The Comptroller shall
be the head of the Department with the power and authority to appoint
and remove officers and employees under his/her jurisdiction in accordance
with Civil Service Law and other applicable laws. He/She may appoint
two exempt Deputies, who may act generally for the Comptroller in
the absence of the Comptroller.
B.
Before
entering upon the duties of his/her office, the Comptroller 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
Town Board and in such form as approved by the Town Attorney.
A.
The Comptroller shall have such powers as shall be
necessary for the proper administration of the Department consistent
with applicable provisions of law. He/she shall report to the Supervisor.
[Amended 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
A.
The powers and duties of such divisions therein shall
be under the administration, direction and control of the Comptroller,
and each of the said divisions shall be supervised by a division head
who shall be designated as Manager.
B.
The Comptroller 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:
(1)
Division of Accounting. It shall administer, manage,
assemble and maintain all financial accounts, records, books and documents
necessary to reflect and record all transactions of the Town of North
Hempstead affecting its assets and financial interests; and periodically
prepare financial reports and submit the same to state, county and
Town agencies.
(2)
Division of Audit and Control. It shall administer,
manage, supervise and implement all necessary and related procedures
for the auditing and verification of all charges, claims, demands
and accounts against the Town; audit the operations, accounts and
fiscal affairs of every department of the Town pursuant to prevailing
law, rules or regulations; and audit all income financial transactions
of the Town to assure sufficiency and accuracy of same.
D.
The Comptroller, acting by and through any of the
said existing or hereafter-named divisions, shall be empowered to
perform such other duties and functions that are prescribed to be
performed by him/her in any law, ordinance or resolution of the Town
Board, or lawful directive of the Supervisor. However, the Comptroller
may delegate any of his/her powers to or direct any of his duties
to be performed by a Deputy Comptroller or head of a division.
[Amended 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
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.
[Amended 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 5-2014]
The Comptroller may establish, subject to Town
Board approval, a schedule of fees to be collected by him/her for
services rendered in connection with the work of his/her Department
and for which he/she 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.
