There shall be a Division of Community Affairs,
the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of which shall be members of
the Council.
A.
The Division shall be interested in and alert to all
matters pertaining directly to the health, welfare and public information
of the Borough and, to the extent not contrary to other laws, ordinances
or regulations, shall provide liaison between the Council and the
following boards and officials:
B.
The Division shall have supervision over the publication
and issuance of such information and material as may be authorized
by the Council in the nature of pamphlets, booklets, letters, etc.,
for the enlightenment of the citizens.
C.
The Division shall exercise general supervision over
requests for copies of the Borough records as contained in the bylaws.
D.
The Division shall have the responsibility of keeping
the public informed of all Council activities.
E.
Additional responsibilities. The Division shall concern
itself with the problems of drug abuse and abatement and treatment
programs and shall establish liaisons between the Council, the clergy,
the school administration and the public.
The Borough Administrator shall act as Director
of the Division of Community Affairs, and he or she shall utilize
such personnel from his or her staff as may be required.
[Amended 3-15-2006 by Ord. No. 1522]
There is hereby established within the Division
of Community Affairs a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee which shall
consist of 10 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Borough Council. The Committee shall concern itself with matters
pertaining to the general welfare of the senior citizens, including
but not limited to housing and such other duties which may be appropriately
assigned. The Committee shall, from time to time, report to the Borough
Council. Members of the Committee shall serve for terms of one year
and until their successors are approved and qualified.
