relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reorganizes the town of Barre’s public works operations. It abolishes the existing Public Works Commission established in 1988 and creates a new Department of Public Works, consolidating the functions of the highway, water, sewer, and parks and recreation departments. The department will be supervised by a superintendent appointed by the select board, working in consultation with the town administrator.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Department of Public Works in the Town of Barre.
- Consolidates the functions of the highway, water, sewer, and parks and recreation departments into the new Department.
- Designates a superintendent to supervise the Department, appointed by the select board with input from the town administrator.
- The town administrator will oversee the superintendent and the Department’s operations.
- Existing contracts and liabilities from the previous Public Works Commission remain in effect.
- Records, property, and equipment from the abolished departments are transferred to the new Department.
- The superintendent must adhere to conflict of interest rules and reporting requirements to the town administrator.
- The superintendent’s employment terms, including salary and benefits, will be determined through an agreement with the town administrator and select board.
Who is affected
- Town of Barre residents
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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