[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of King's Point 7-27-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
The Department of Public Works ("DPW") is an essential department
of the Village.
B.
The DPW, among other things, is required to use its best efforts
to assure safe access along Village roads, especially during significant
snowfalls.
C.
The Board of Trustees can best assist the DPW if it is aware of the
DPW's needs, as to employees, equipment, and operations.
D.
The Board of Trustees finds that a liaison on behalf of the Board
to the DPW would assist in making it aware of those needs to best
provide for the Village.
A.
The position of Commissioner of Public Works (the "Commissioner")
is hereby established in the Village.
B.
The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the
approval of the Board of Trustees in accordance with the provisions
of the Village Law.
C.
The term of office of the Commissioner shall be one year.
D.
The Commissioner shall serve without compensation.
A.
To act as a liaison on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
to the Superintendent and other employees of the DPW.
B.
To communicate with the Superintendent and other employees of the
DPW to discuss their operations, concerns, and questions.
C.
To review the DPW budget and salaries.
D.
To review the DPW equipment, its condition, and future equipment
replacements and needs.
E.
To review the DPW operations.
F.
To review proposed contracts for DPW equipment.
G.
To review the status of the Village roads and assist in determining
the appropriate times and types of repaving needed for those roads.
