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The Huron Expositor, 1990-10-17, Page 4s --THE HUAOPI EXPOSITOR. OCTOBER 17. Its 10#12.TO II Gaup. li' II ...w.n �n N.. -.11P- Gcdtre.in vtiMtliMllt i Taal PiennMs �..imasimmot Hawes ..» Ism tial patio er tt+rtM IMIAFORTH Se Main i!. 1274420 lltivestment Investment & Tax Planning Secure Investment products ... from people you can trust SEAFORTH ee Msin St , 527-0420 FREE SEMINAR "Investing in the '90's" TUESDAY, NOV. 6 7:30 P.M. Seaforth Legion, Main Street, Seaforth GUEST SPEAKER: Del Budd Over 20 Years experience in Financial Services area SEATING LIMITED... CALL 527-0420 TODAY If You Have Asked Yourself any of these Questions... Where are interest rates going? What does it take to retire? Are Mutual Funds for me? How do I start investing? Should I buy an RRSP? • oRJEWELLEgsz sov (fid c. 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The police and fire protection that give you a sense of security, the waste management system, the social services and the public health facilities - all are made possibile by the funds and the people connected with local government. Because local government touches each of us in so many ways, it is important we undertand what it is all about. In Ontario, municipal councillors, school trustees and some public utilities commissioners are elected for simultaneous three-year terms. All municipal councils are elected, although the size of council and the method of election differ depending on the type of municipality. But for the most part a town's members of council are well known to the public. There are also a number of interesting career opportunities in local government. What makes them particularly attractive is the fact they not only offer the usual rewards of most jobs but they also provide an opportunity to work for the good of the community. During this, Local Government Week, The Huron Expositor is going to take a look at some of those government jobs within the Town of Seaforth. ADMINISTRATOR CLERK -TREASURER Perhaps one of the most well known government positions in town belongs to Administrator, Clerk -Treasurer Jim Crocker. Al- though the job holds a host of responsibilities, it can be categorized as the "chief" position in town, since it is essentially the Administrator's responsibility to SEAFORTH Health Care Professionals BUY ANY UNIFORM And You Can Purchase Any Item From Our FASHION (LINEAT PRICE ONE WEEK ONLY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 STARTS NEXT WEDNESDAY EXAMPLE: Buy a uniform at regular price, than you may purchase Lather or Suede Jackets at 1/2 PRICE SAVE UP TO $237.00. OUR FASHION SELECTION INCLUDES: `Sweaters `Blouses `Slacks *Skirts 'Lingerie AND MORE it's lust our way of saying THANK YOU! hold the town together. One of the prunary purposes of the Administrator is to lead, direct and coordinate the department heads of the corporation in developing, implementing and ad- ministrating the objectives, policies and programs, as established and approved by council, in accordance with all applicable by-laws and regulations. The Administrator must coordinate the development and implementation of short and long range operating plans and strategies for the town, and direct the preparation and compilation of annual budget estimates of operating and capital revenues and expenditures. In addition to that the Ad- ministrator, Clerk -Treasurer must also act as corporate secretary to the municipality ensuring the ac- curate recording, preparation and distribution of the minutes of coun- cil meetings. He must also amend and enforce town by-laws and act as local registrar for the registration of births and deaths, and the is- suance of a variety of licences. The administrator also directs the development and implementation of long and short term goals and ob- jectives for the treasury department; ensures accurate recording of monies received and disbursed, and of assets and liabilities and all other accounting and financial transac- tions of the town, in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted for Ontario municipalities. He must also perform all duties associated with the tax collection function ensuring the Municipality receives all reality and business tax owing it; and must process and administer building/development applications for the municipality. DEPUTY CLERK -TREASURER Second to the Administrator, Clerk -Treasurer is the Deputy Clerk -Treasurer, and in Seaforth's case, Michelle Huard. As Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Miss Huard acts as the assistant corporate secretary to the Municipality en- suring the accurate recording, preparation and distribution of the minutes of council meetings. She also amends or assists in amending and enforcing town by-laws. The Deputy Clerk -Treasurer as- sumes responsibility as well for the development and implementation of long and short term goals and ob- jectives for the treasury department, ensuring all requirements of the function as defined in the Municipal Act, are met. She also assists in performing all duties associated with the tax collection function. Although like the position of Administrator, Clerk -Treasurer, this position holds a myriad of respon- sibilities, most notable are: preparation of agendas and provision of background infor- mation and all related correspon- dence to council pnor to meetings; attendance at all council meetings and the making of accurate records of the minutes of the procedures and the resulting decisions; com- munication of council's decisions to all applicants, petitioners and to persons, agencies and other interested parties; preparation of all required by-laws for submission to council for approval; working with the auditor to ensure all necessary information and documents are available in order that interim and year end audits can be completed; and monitoring the budgets ap- proved by Town Council. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT The Town of Seaforth boasts an active Public Works department, and behind that department is Public Works Superintendent John Forrest. As Superintendent it is Mr. For - rest's responsibility to plan, promote, develop, direct and ad- minister a comprehensive program of construction and maintenance of public streets, drainage, and other road works, within the guidelines of council policy, and taking into account recommendations from staff and ratepayers. It is also Mr. Forrest's respon- sibility to supervise public works and maintenance programs and projects (such as snow removal and street cleaning) and to provide leadership and direction to super- visory and supporting staff in the implementation of the roads main- tenance function. He hires, trains, schedules and evaluates staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Superintendent of Public Works also participates in the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets for road functions, participates in the presen- tation of the budget to council for approval, and manages road main- tenance operations within approved budgets. He also manages inventory of equipment, supplies, vehicles required for road construction and maintenance programs, and ensures all equipment is maintained and repaired promptly to eliminate breakdown and safety hazards. Another function of the Public Works Superintendent is to assist in preparing and recommending ap- proval for and administering all contracts relating to road main- tenance and rehabilitation, and supervision of outside contractors and tradespeople on special construction and repair projects. 5-'4 a" yl BAILEY' S of Hensall Ltd. Highway 14 262-2020 SPECIAL HOURS This Sale Only MONDAY - 1000 TO 5110 T11E8., WEO.. THURS. - 10:00 70 11:30 FRIDAY 10.00 TO 1:00 SATURDAY 10700 TO 1140 22 GODERICH STREET WEST (Highway 8 across from Pizza Train) home comfort people • Furnaces • • Air conditioning • Heat pumps SEAFORTH 527-2853 We aren't comfortable - - until you arY! DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS The Town of Seaforth is fortunate that it also has a Director of Recreation and Parks. In this capacity Marty Bedard is respon- sible for initiating, planning, developing, and managing the provision of leisure and recreation programs and services to meet the needs of the community. He must also market these programs to die community. Some of the Recreation Director's more major tasks include: preparation of the operational budgets for the Recreation and Parks Department for such areas as programs, staffing, advertising, grants, and special events, and ensuring the accurate administration and monitoring of related expen- ditures; working directly with minor sports leagues and the Lions' Park and Pool committee and coor- dinating scheduling and main- tenance of all baseball diamonds in the municipality; hiring and super- vising a number of contract and summer program staff, as well as various part-time employees re- quired to assist in recreational program activities; and formulation and administration of a Recreation Department budget of ap- proximately $111,000; and ensuring the safe and effective operation of all materials and equipment related to the provision of recreational programs and services. WORKING POLICE CHIEF The Town of Seaforth is also serviced by a police force of three constables, one special constable and up to four auxiliary constables. Head of that police force, and en- suring that the operations of the municipal police force are managed to serve and protect the public and to enforce provincial and federal legislation within the municipality, is Chief Halbe Claus. Among other things, Chief Claus is responsible for the direction of policing operations in the municipality, including ad- ministration, leadership and dis- cipline of the force according to council policy and The Police Act. He must also arrange shift shift schedules and make duty as- signments; provide leadership to the force to ensure excellent morale and discipline; and develop and issue operating instructions when neces- sary to deal with legislation and policy changes. Other responsibilities of the police chief include: recruiting and training of police officers (full time and auxiliary); ensuring that alleged violations are within the police force's jurisdiction to investigate and enforce; supervising the preparation of cases for laying charges and proceeding to court action; supervising the apprehension and detention of suspects; reporting activities to council regarding the plans and priorities for policing, the management of the force and SUPER SERVICE SPECIAL *OIL CHANGE *RAD FLUSH *NEW ANTI -FREEZE • Up to 5 litres new oil •New titter •Flush radiator •Install new anti- freeze (compatible with cast iron or aluminum engine) to 300 below *Cars and tight trucks only - pas engines only ONLY 4 MORE DAYS 5s5 TILL OCTOBER 20 CALL 527-1010 FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY' HIGHWAY 8 WEST SEAFORTH 527-1010