Holding N.B. Accountable
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Secret City Revealed
Do Your Job empowers citizens to take action and hold their representatives accountable! Join the movement and enjoy the benefits of transparency and faith in our government Please see the list of salaries and job expectations.
What Do You Do?
Many residents are not sure until a problem arises who in city governement is responsible for what. Listed below is a simple breakdown of who is responsible for what.
The majority of greivences with the city seem to be avoidable, if our officials did their due dilligence and were proactive. Many residents are doing research and bringing issues to light after working our full time jobs to pay our ridiculously high property taxes. We are being told "We are working on it, this is all of our jobs" Actually, it is not, it's theirs. Reminder!! We pay them!
Governments generate revenue through various means, such as taxes, fees, and sometimes borrowing. This revenue is used to pay their employees, fund programs, and cover other expenses.
Do Your Job!
Mayor-
The powers of a mayor vary from one city to the next, but generally they: Oversee the administrative functions of the city. Develop an annual budget proposal for consideration by the Council. Execute the laws and ordinances passed by the Council and, to some degree, the state and federal governments. ( Not sure if he even speaks to his council or other elected officials, he is not able to answer emails or phone calls and is very out of touch with residents.)
Chief of Police-
The Chief of Police is responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the activities, operations, and personnel of the department.His/her job description entails providing effective evaluation, direction, and supervision to specific staff; developing and supervising work schedules of employees to achieve adequate coverage and control.His/her role also includes compiling and reviewing timesheets, attending to concerns and problems raised by employees and provide necessary counsel or sanction as the case may demand.
He/she is also responsible for assigning tasks to employees and completing their performance appraisals, as well as serving as a liaison between management and staff.. ( Not sure where to start, but between dispatcher payroll fraud and the dwindling force numbers I believe even the police officers themselves dont think he is meeting his job expectations and no one is in a rush to work for him.)
City Solicitor-
The Office of the City Solicitor is the City's law department. The Office provides legal advice and representation to the City and its officials and is responsible for all legal matters involving the City(All legal matters, meaning drafting legislature for the city and residents. Imagine being a cities lawyer and still not having any legislation in the works a year after residents demanded sober home regulations)
Director of Inspectional Services-
The Director of Inspectional Services is responsible for department level management of the Building
Department. This includes the enforcement of all construction and related codes, serving as the Town’s zoning
enforcement officer, directing the activities of all subordinate personnel, performing the administrative work of
the department, directing the issuance of permits and the collection of fees, preparing and issuing reports,
maintaining files, and preparing and managing departmental budgets (Several of us have been denied permits for driveways or certain construction, but, don't worry just don't pull a permit. Stuff people inside like cattle they will eventually come by with some clipboards and then take three weeks to come back for another follow up, time is not of the essence in this office)
Director of Community Development-
As a community development director, job duties include working closely with community partners, such as businesses, community organizations, and the public, to develop strategies for improving economic, architectural, and community initiatives while preserving neighborhood or community cohesion. ( Preserving neighborhood and community cohesion...isnt that what everyone has been asking for? Did you know we pay someone to help is do this...wild!)
Director of Community Services-
The Community Services Director plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Community Services Department including special events, cultural programming, facilities planning, maintenance and operations. ( Not just a party planner..how about some events and programs to actually equip residents with mental health and substance abuse support and resources?)
Director of City Planning-
Serve as lead representative for the planning work of the City with elected officials, external stakeholders, community organizations, and other partners. Ensure transparency, build trust, foster engagement, and solve problems.( Well where in the world is Carmen San Diego?? Has anyone heard from or seen our director of city planner?)