![]() | RESOLUTION NO. 284 of 2022 DATED: December 27, 2022 |
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PERSONNEL)
| Seconded by: | Kelly |
WHEREAS, NYS Civil Service is requiring a clarification to the duties of the Deputy Public Works Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, County Law 401 gives the Montgomery County Legislature the authority to authorize a Department head to appoint one or more deputies, who shall perform such duties not inconsistent with law as shall be assigned to them by the appointing officer and who shall possess the powers and perform the duties of the principal in the event of their absence; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has authorized the Public Works Commissioner to appoint said deputy for many years.
RESOLVED, as set forth in County Law 401, the Deputy Commissioner of Public has the authority to perform such duties not inconsistent with law as shall be assigned to them by the Public Works Commissioner and shall possess the powers and perform the duties of the Public Works Commissioner in the event of their absence.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislator Sweet voted Nay. Legislators Dimond, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (12/27/2022)
MOTION TO RESCIND by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Purtell, was defeated with Aye(4). Legislators Kelly and Sweet voted Nay. Legislators Dimond, Duchessi and VACANT were absent.(12/27/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PERSONNEL)
II. Justification:
This resolution confirms that said position does have the full authority to act for and on behalf of the Commissioner of Public works in the event it is necessary.
III. Legislative Impact:
County Law 401 says deputies shall have the authority to act on behalf of the principal.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
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