As we examine the functions of the town, it is imperative to examine the action arm of a town government. When elected officials of a community wish to establish a local law or policy they create an ordinance.
An ordinance must be created in the public eye there must be opportunity for public comment.
or·di·nance, n, An authoritative command or order.
1. A custom or practice established by long usage.
2. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist.
3. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government.
1. A custom or practice established by long usage.
2. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist.
3. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government.
If you are curious as to what your town should be doing spend a few minutes reading through the towns ordinances and one quickly can tell how your community operates.
These documents dictate, by Town law, what services your town is obligated to perform.
Examples:
Your town is obligated to provide police and fire protection, zoning and code enforcement by ordinance.
A law, any law, including ordinances, are only as good as the governing bodies resolve to enforce those ordinances.
The Town Administrator has the responsibility to enforce all ordinances in this community.
The following is a hyperlink to all the town ordinances online:
These documents dictate, by Town law, what services your town is obligated to perform.
Examples:
Your town is obligated to provide police and fire protection, zoning and code enforcement by ordinance.
A law, any law, including ordinances, are only as good as the governing bodies resolve to enforce those ordinances.
The Town Administrator has the responsibility to enforce all ordinances in this community.
The following is a hyperlink to all the town ordinances online:
We believe the town government is not being vidulent in protecting the rights of all the citizens of this community. Enforcement of ordinances maintains order for all within the community.
Therefore we will be providing examples of what we observe as blatant ordinance violations within town limits in an effort to assist the town administrator in performing his duties, as a public service.