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.