[Amended 5-13-1996 by Ord. No. 96-10]
There shall be a Department of Human Services,
the head of which shall be the Director of Human Services. The Director,
who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of
the Council, shall be qualified by training and experience to be the
head of the Department. The Director shall serve during the term of
office of the Mayor appointing the Director and until the appointment
and qualification of a successor.
In the Department of Human Services there shall
be the following Divisions:
The Division of Health shall be administered
by a licensed Health Officer, who shall perform such duties as, but
not limited to the following:
A.
Enforcing state and local laws and regulations related
to public health.
B.
Administering the public health programs of the Township,
including public health nursing, community health education, environmental
health, communicable disease control and chronic disease control.
D.
Enforcing laws and ordinances providing for the prevention
and control of disease and related inspection, including but not limited
to the obligations of occupants and residents for the storage, collection
and disposal of garbage and trash.
The Division of Recreation and Parks shall be
headed by the Manager of Recreation. The Manager of Recreation shall
perform such duties as, but not be limited to the following:
There shall be a Division of Senior and Social
Services headed by a Manager of Senior and Social Services. The Manager
of Senior and Social Services shall perform such duties as, but not
limited to the following:
A.
Administering programs for senior citizens residing
in the Township, including social services, health, education and
recreational activities.
B.
Administering maintenance and repair functions of
the senior center facilities, including building and equipment.
C.
Administering social services, counseling, assessment
and other support services to the residents of the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections D and E, both regarding
the administration of the general assistance program, which immediately
followed, were repealed 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-03.
There shall be a Division of Affordable Housing.
The Division of Affordable Housing shall:
A.
Oversee and manage the housing application process;
log in new applications, maintain and update waiting lists and affordable
housing files, respond to applicants' questions and concerns in person,
by telephone and in writing and assist in the applicant appeal process.
B.
Represent the Township's interest with Avalon Watch
and any future rental management; prepare waiting lists as needed,
review their files and procedures and ensure compliance with Township
affordable housing guidelines and procedures.
[Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
C.
Provide support for residents of affordable units
as needed and act as liaison to the Division of Senior and Social
Services.
D.
Serve as liaison and support to the Affordable Housing
Committee and provide information to any other board or committee;
work with the Housing Committee, Township staff and professionals
to develop new affordable housing projects without adverse impact
on the community.
E.
Monitor affordable housing issues and their impacts
on West Windsor, COAH, state legislation and court decisions. Prepare
reports and updates for the Mayor and Planning Board as required.
F.
Serve as a member of the Township professional team
in analyzing any development application that contains an affordable
housing component.
G.
Regularly review ordinances and policies of the affordable
housing program and recommend changes as appropriate. Seek and apply
for grant applications.
H.
Manage the resales of purchase units. Recommend resales
policies.
I.
Interface with other government and cooperative efforts,
especially Mercer County.
