[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Babylon 4-7-1976 by L.L. No. 13-1976. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
A.Â
Whenever used in this chapter, words used in the singular
include the plural and vice versa.
B.Â
COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
As used in this chapter, the following items shall
have the meanings indicated:
[Amended 2-8-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
The Commissioner of Human Services and the chief executive
officer of the Department.
The Town of Babylon Department of Human Services, which shall
perform a major function of Town government.
The Deputy Commissioner of the Town of Babylon Department
of Human Services, who shall act generally for and in place of the
Commissioner.
A.Â
There has been established in the Town of Babylon
a Department of Human Resources which shall hereafter be known as
the Department of Human Services. The principal executive officer
and administrative head of such Department shall be the Commissioner,
who shall be appointed by the Town Board for the term fixed by law
at such salary as may from time to time be fixed by said Town Board.
The Commissioner shall be appointed on the basis of his administrative
experience and qualifications for the duties of such office and such
additional standards as may be required by the Town Board. The Commissioner
shall be the head of the Department, with power and authority to appoint
and remove officers and employees under his jurisdiction in accordance
with civil service law and other applicable laws.
[Amended 2-8-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
B.Â
The Commissioner is empowered herein to appoint two
Deputy Commissioners who shall generally act for and in his behalf
and who shall perform such duties as are vested in and impose upon
that office by the provisions of this chapter, by statute or by other
lawful authority.
[Amended 6-5-1990 by L.L. No. 3-1990]
C.Â
Before entering upon the duties of his office, the
Commissioner shall execute and file with the Town Clerk an official
undertaking, if the same is required by the Town Board, in such sum
as prescribed by the Town Board and in such form as approved by the
Town Attorney.
The Commissioner shall have such powers as shall
be necessary for the proper administration of the Department consistent
with applicable provisions of law.
[Amended 6-7-1977 by L.L. No. 4-1977; 6-19-2012 by L.L. No.
7-2012]
Until such time as the same may be either amended
or modified, the Department shall be divided into the following Divisions:
[Amended 6-7-1977 by L.L. No. 4-1977; 5-7-1985 by L.L. No. 1-1985; 6-19-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012]
A.Â
The powers
and duties of such Division therein shall be under the administration,
direction and control of the Commissioner, and each of said Divisions
shall be supervised by a division head who shall be designated Supervisor.
The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Town Board, establish,
consolidate or abolish any divisions or subdivision now existing or
hereafter created in the Department.
B.Â
The Division
of Drug and Alcohol Control shall administer, manage, survey and provide
for programs, projects and plans which conduce or influence public
or individual awareness of the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol
and which contemplate or induce the control, deterrence or eradication
of the abuse thereof; and join, cooperate or associate with other
persons, groups, municipalities or subdivisions thereof in similar
or related efforts in aid of individuals and communities of the Town
of Babylon affected thereby.
C.Â
The Division
of Senior Citizens services shall administer, manage and provide for
programs, projects and plans in order to meet the special needs and
interests of senior persons residing in the Town of Babylon; encourage
their fuller participation in society; stimulate community interest
and assistance; foster and promote appropriate recreational activities;
and join and associate with other persons, groups, municipalities
and subdivisions in similar or related efforts.
D.Â
The Commissioner,
acting by and through any of the said existing or hereafter named
Divisions, shall be empowered to perform such other duties and functions
as are prescribed to be performed by him in any law, ordinance or
resolution of the Town Board or lawful directive of the Town Supervisor;
however, the Commissioner may delegate any of his powers, or direct
any of his duties to be performed, to a Deputy Commissioner or head
of a division.
All costs and expenses incurred by the Department
or its officers or employees on behalf of a special improvement district
or special Town project shall be charged against such district or
project and paid from the funds duly appropriated for the purpose
of such district or project.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to delegate or transfer any power of the Town Supervisor contained
in §§ 29, 52 and 125 of the Town Law of the State of
New York or any other powers which may be lawfully exercised by the
Supervisor.
The Commissioner may establish, subject to Town
Board approval, a schedule of fees to be collected by him for services
rendered in connection with the work of his Department and for which
he deems it necessary to charge and collect a fee therefor.