Bill > H3568

This bill authorizes the town of Abington to establish a Department of Public Works, a new municipal department responsible for various public works functions. It amends the town's charter by inserting the title "director of the department of public works" after "park superintendent" in section 4-2-1, effectively creating this new leadership position. Additionally, the bill removes the "sewer commission" from section 4-2-2, consolidating its responsibilities into the new department. The legislation also includes provisions to ensure that existing contracts and liabilities are unaffected, and that records, property, and equipment of any consolidated offices will be transferred to the new department. Importantly, any individuals holding permanent full-time positions within the town will retain their pay grade and time in service, and will be retained in similar capacities, with any necessary reductions in personnel handled through attrition unless otherwise specified. The act takes effect immediately upon its passage.