§ 23-3.4. General powers and duties.

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.

Amended 12-8-87 by L.L. No. 15-1987