§ 20-12.2. Powers and duties of Commissioner.  


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  • A. 
    The Commissioner, acting by and through any of said existing or hereafter named divisions, shall be empowered to perform such other duties and functions that are prescribed to be performed by him pursuant to any local law of the Town Board or lawful directive of the Supervisor. However, the Commissioner may delegate any of his powers to or direct any of his duties to be performed by a Deputy Commissioner.
    B. 
    The Commissioner shall recommend to the Town Board a schedule of fees for all facilities and programs operated by the Department. Said fees shall be established upon local law of the Town Board. The fees shall be collected either by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources or by the Town Clerk, as determined by the Commissioner and Town Clerk.
    C. 
    The Commissioner shall recommend to the Town Board plans and specifications for improvement of all Town parks and recreational facilities, as needed. The Commissioner shall be authorized to hire architects, engineers and other consultants to assist in the preparation of such plans, subject to prior Town Board approval.
    D. 
    The Commissioner shall have the authority to reassign personnel to particular projects or in general as he deems necessary for the benefit of the Department to ensure that all functions of said Department are adequately fulfilled.