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ARTICLE XVI. - OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS

Part of the Charter of Warren, RI.

Local law · 186 sections

The text

Section 16.01 - Town Sergeant#

The Town Council shall appoint an elector of the Town of Warren as Town Sergeant.

Section 16.02 - Duties#

The Town of Warren Sergeant shall perform all of the duties and have all of the powers and authority of a Town Sergeant as provided by the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, and as may be provided by the Town Council by ordinance. Such duties may include, but not be limited to, service and execution in any town of Bristol County, of all writs, summons, and other processes directed to him/her or and which by law may or ought to be served by Town Sergeants; and posting of the Town Clerk's notice of warrant to electors to meet in a Town Meeting.

Section 16.03 - Harbormaster#

The Harbormaster shall be hired by the Town Manager with the recommendation from the Harbor Commission. The Harbor Master shall work under the supervision of the Town Manager. The Harbormaster shall obtain and maintain certification in CPR and basic first aid. Compensation for the Harbormaster shall be recommended by the Town Manager, approved by the Town Council, and subject to final budget approval. The Harbormaster shall enforce the Warren Harbor Management Plan and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations; and shall implement policies adopted by the Harbor Management Commission, subject to Town Council approval.

Section 16.04 - Social Service Director#

There shall be a Social Service Director who shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Town Council and who shall be the Town of Warren's agent for the disbursement of state and Federal Public Assistance Funds.

Section 16.05 - Senior Center Director#

There shall be a Senior Center Director hired by the Town Manager. The Senior Center Director shall plan, organize and coordinate a community recreation program for senior adults, including, but not limited to, cultural arts, physical activities, health-related activities, human services, and special interest classes and programs. The Senior Center Director will supervise the senior meal site, volunteers, seasonal employees if assigned, special instructors, and any part-time recreation staff and provide referrals to social service agencies.