The Town Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed
to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Town
Highway Superintendent shall have the authority to adopt policies
and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions.
Such policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent
and purpose of this chapter. Such policies and procedures shall not
have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for
in this chapter. Additionally, the employees designated to the Highway
Department shall have powers as delegated by the Town Highway Superintendent
to administer and enforce this chapter. Lastly, the Town Highway Superintendent
shall have all general powers and duties granted to him or her by
Article 7 of the Highway Law of the State of New York.
The Town Highway Superintendent shall accept reports of inspection
by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections
shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such
approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Town Highway
Superintendent is authorized to engage expert opinion as deemed necessary
to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the
approval of the Town Board.
The Town Highway Superintendent shall issue all necessary notices
or orders to ensure compliance with this chapter.
The Town Highway Superintendent shall keep official records
of all business and activities specified in the provisions of this
chapter. Such records shall be retained in the official records for
the period required for retention of public records.
The Town Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to consult
with and/or request the assistance of the Town Attorney, Town Engineer,
Code Enforcement Officer, other Town staff, transportation officials
(e.g., County Highway Superintendent, NYSDOT, etc.) and/or employ
any engineer, consultant and/or expert that such superintendent deems
necessary to assist in the administration and enforcement of this
chapter.