Administration

In January 1988, as a result of the growth of the Village and the need to enhance the resolution of its administrative matter, the Village changed the Administration department structure to the existing format. The current Village Administration consists of a Village Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer, a Deputy Village Clerk, a Senior Account Clerk/Typist, a Bookkeeper/Typist.  There also is a Caretaker.  All members of the Administration department are full-time employees of the Village.

The Village Administrator is responsible for the day to day operation and to carry out all administrative functions of the Village, including:

The Deputy Village Clerk assists the Village Clerk  whenever the Clerk requires assistance. The Senior Account Clerk and the Bookkeeper perform the clerical functions of the Village Clerk's Office.  Water billings, record keeping, accounting,  maintaining all records of all fiscal transactions, as well as all word processing work for and on behalf of the Village. The Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Village Hall building. Every member of the Administration department serves at the pleasure of the Village Board. There are no defined service terms for any of the Administration department member except where provided by law..

Village Justice

The Justice department of the Village of Buchanan consists of a Village Justice, an Acting Justice and a Court Clerk. The Village Justice is elected to a four year term.  The Village Justice is responsible for the administration of the Village Justice Court.

Building Inspection

In April 1990, as a result of the growth of new development in the Village, the function of building and plumbing inspection was changed from a part-time to a full-time position. The Building Inspector is responsible for all inspections and code enforcement of the Village building codes.  The Building Inspector issues the necessary building permits and Certificates of Occupancy.  . He/she inspects construction work within the Village to ensure conformance with building and plumbing regulations and, whenever necessary, issues violations for non-conformance.  The Building Inspector must meet the requirements set forth by Westchester County Civil Service.  The Building Inspector serves at the pleasure of the Village Board. There is no defined service term for the Inspector. The Building Inspector is a full-time employee of the Village.

Police

The Village formed its own Police department when it was incorporated  in 1928. The current Village Police department consists of a Police Chief, one Sergeant, one detective, and three Officers. They provide continuous 24-hour service to the Village residents. Each officer is required to pass a civil service examination. Officers are also expected to undergo continuing training in firearms and other civil activity procedures.

The Police Chief oversees all aspects of the Village Police department’s operations. The Police Sergeant supervises Police activities during their shifts. The Sergeant  also perform the same duties as the Police Officers. All are responsible for the enforcement of all Village, State and Federal laws. They are required to respond to any emergency within the Village, and when the need arises, control traffic during those emergencies. The department has three vehicles at its disposal for the performance of its official police duties.

Every member of the Police department serves at the pleasure of the Village Board. There are no defined service terms for any of the Police department member. Annual salary raises and promotional raises are at the pleasure of the Village Board within the guidelines of the Buchanan Police Benevolent  Association. Each member of the Police department is a full-time employee of the Village.

Sanitation Highway and Water

The Sanitation, Highway and Water Department employs one Foremen, who oversees the daily operations.  Sanitation consists of one MEO and 2 laborers Highway consists of one MEO-Mechanic, and four MEOS.   Water consists of one MEO, who also works in the Highway Department.  The department is responsible for all sanitation and all roadwork maintenance functions of the Village. The sanitation functions include the collection of refuse and recycling waste.  The Highway functions include performing minor street repairs and, during the winter months, the snow removal from the Village streets. The department MEO Mechanic maintains all Village vehicles and trucks.

The MEO’s are qualified to operate the heavy-duty trucks, such as the refuse collection and the snow plowing trucks. The MEO Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of all Village vehicles and trucks. The Laborers perform all the non-MEO functions within the department and are assigned to the back of the garbage truck.  

Every member of the Sanitation and Highway department serves at the pleasure of the Village Board. There are no defined service terms for any of the members. Annual salary raises and promotional raises are at the pleasure of the Village Board within the guidelines of the Local 456 Union. Each member of the Sanitation and Highway department is a full-time employee of the Village.

 

Waste Water Treatment

            There is a Chief Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, who oversees the daily operation of the plant.  There are two MEOS who are under the direct supervision of the Chief Operator.  Their responsibility is to maintain and properly operate the Wastewater Treatment facility located on GreenTown Road in the Village .  

Recreation

The Recreation department is managed by a Supervisor for all functions that do not pertain the senior citizens of the Village. There is a Senior Citizens Director responsible for the coordination of the senior citizens activities organized by the Village. The Recreation Supervisor administers all recreation and parks activities and manages the part-time summer recreational staff. He/she also oversees the maintenance and improvements to recreational areas.

During the summer months, the Village employs part-time staff for the swimming pool and the day-camps. The swimming pool staff includes a manager, an assistant manager and five other staff members. The manager is responsible for the maintenance of the pool and the management and shift coordination of the staff. Each swimming pool staff member has to have the necessary certification to perform the duties of a lifeguard. The Summer Day-Camp Supervisor in responsible for managing all part-time day-camp staff including ensuring that all groups are adequately staffed. The number of part-time Summer Day-Camp Staff is decided upon before the beginning of the summer based on the number of kids registered for each of the two sessions. The Day-Camp Staff are assigned to small groups of children. There are two Staff members assigned to each group.

All recreation personnel serve at the pleasure of the Village Board. There are no defined service terms for any of the recreational personnel. All members of the Recreation department are either part-time or seasonal  employees of the Village.

This page was last updated December 17, 2004