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· The town clerk is also clerk of the town board but has no vote. The clerk is in charge of most town records, issues certain licenses and permits, files reports with county and State agencies as required, is involved with election administration, posts legal notices, and is, in many ways, a pivot around which the town operates

· Tax Collector—The responsibility for collecting town, county and special district taxes is performed by the Town Clerk. The taxes collected are to be turned over to the proper agencies.
 

  · Together with the Supervisor, the Town Council enacts ordinances, adopts a budget, manages personnel matters, appoints town-wide planning and zoning board members, and participates in town meetings. Elected to four-year terms by voters from the entire town, each of the four council members serves as a liaison to various departments under the town's jurisdiction. .
 

 · The town superintendent of highways is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of town highways and bridges, and the removal of obstructions caused by brush and snow. The Superintendent generally has the power to hire, subject to appropriations established by the town board, and direct highway department employees for the above-mentioned purposes. 

The salary and expenses of the superintendent and the deputy superintendent (if any), and certain other administrative expenses are paid from the general fund. Other highway expenses are generally paid from the highway fund.

  The town supervisor fills a significant role, serving in several major capacities, including: · Presiding Officer (Chairperson) – The supervisor is the presiding officer at meetings of the town board
·  Town Legislator (Town Board Member) – The supervisor votes on matters before the town board as do all the other board members.

· Town Executive and Administrator – After town board decisions have been made, it is the supervisor who often carries out the decisions. The supervisor usually receives the majority of complaints and suggestions of citizens, as well. 

· Town Fiscal Officer – The supervisor is the CFO of the town and generally represents the town in the conduct of its financial affairs. 

· Representative of the Town (County Board Member) – The office of supervisor is a county as well as a town post. A town supervisor also serves on the county board as a representative of the town.