GOVERNMENT, TOWN OF HUNTINGTON (AND INCORPORATED VILLAGES)

The Supervisor is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Fiscal Officer and head of the administrative branch of Town government. He is responsible for annually submitting an operating and capital budget to the Town Board.

Mark Cuthbertson has voted to reduce and stabilize taxes in Huntington, working with the other members of the Town Board to place performance over partisanship and public service over politics, he is responsible for financial stability and economic development of Town

Councilman Besen has sponsored legislation to improve the environment, preserve open space, promote maritime safety, and revitalize the East Northport business corridor.

Jackson provide key leadership and advice on how we move forward with a comprehensive revitalization of town community

Susan Berland has quickly earned a reputation for community activism and working on constituent concerns: eliminating unsafe apartments, advocating for disabled residents, taking stand for senior citizens and more

The mission of the Department of Audit & Control is to provide financial management information to the Chief Fiscal Officer (the Supervisor) and the Town Board as well as to provide the legally required audit function. The Department of Audit & Control's function is directly related to the activity of the operating departments within the Town of Huntington.

Privide the information on Town of Huntington beaches, boat racks, and boat ramps

The Office of Citizen Services was established to facilitate community access to town government. Staff for the Office of Citizen Services also serve as liaisons for the Town Board to various town Citizen Advisory committees and board, civic associations and community groups.

Information on property improvement, eligibilty for grants to provide emergency heating, septic (cesspool) clearance, and appliance repair, income eligibility requirements for rehabilitation

The Division of Cultural Affairs, within the Department of Parks & Recreation, serves as the Town of Huntington's liaison with public and private agencies and individuals to plan and promote the literary, dramatic, graphic, performing and cultural arts for the residents of the communities of the Town by way of demonstrations, performances, exhibits, and special events.

Not-for-profit corporation that was formed by the Huntington Town Board in 2003 to create supportable economic development projects in the Huntington Station Transportation Hub as part of ongoing revitalization

Emergency preparedness information and resources for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

The mission of the Department of Engineering Services is to promote public safety and welfare through professional oversight of public works projects and private construction activity within the Town. Divisions: Engineering, Building, Fire Prevention, Transportation & Traffic Safety, and the Dix Hills Water District.

This department develops and implements programs and policies that relate to the collection, transportation and disposal of waste material within the town. Divisions include: Carter Complaints, Oil Spill Response, Recycling Center, Refuse, Resource Recovery Facility and the Sewage Treatment Facility.

Responsible for repairs and alterations for all Town Departments and facilities including Town Hall, Village Green Complex, Parks, HART Bus, parking lots, historic cemeteries and street lighting, as well as mail, messenger and printing services. Thomas R. Cavanagh, Director

Provides information and referral for handicapped persons who reside in the Town of Huntington. Issues free beach-parking stickers to residents with disabilities who have limited income. Arranges for surf wheelchairs that are available for individual use at selected Town of Huntington beaches. Sends application forms for and manages the Snow Berm Removal list. Publishes a twice-yearly informational newsletter.

The responsibilities of the Town Historian include supervision of historic houses, cemeteries and other historic places as well as preserving historic records in conjunction with the Town Clerk. The Town Historian is an educational resource on the Town's historic past and on Town Government as well as acting as Mustermaster of the Town Militia.

The mission of the Department and its divisions is to administer, develop, manage, coordinate and deliver the Town's "Human Services" programs in an effort to meet the needs area residents. Through its various divisions, Human Services offers programs, information, support and advocacy for Senior Citizens, Veterans, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Department of Information Technology is established to better serve the needs of the Town in all areas of technology related to the administration, management and maintenance of all computer and communications hardware and software used to automate and augment all clerical, administrative and management tasks of the Town of Huntington.

The mission of the Department of Maritime Services is to maintain and manage all of the Town's waterfront facilities, such as the Town Beaches, Parks and Marinas; to manage and enforce all on-water activities in the Town, such as mooring, channel markers, and boating safety, and to oversee or manage all natural resource or environmental matters pertaining to the marine ecosystem, such as shellfish harvesting, wetland preservation, and water quality.

The Office of Minority Affairs' purpose is to maintain a good working relationship with leaders of minority organizations and to establish good rapport between Town Departments and minority residents. To act as a liaison to the minority community to keep residents informed of town programs, employment, services, etc. To be responsible for maintaining and improving the relationship between residents and the town. And to advise Town officials of the concerns of the minority community.

The mission of the Parks Department is to provide Town of Huntington residents with recreational facilities, programs and leisure time activities. Visit theTown of Huntington Online Library in January to find a pdf of the Winter 2005 Recreation Brochure.

The Division of Personnel is charged with the responsibility of assisting the Supervisor, the Town Board and the Directors of the various departments in achieving and maintaining the approved levels of staffing with the most qualified employees.

The Planning & Environment Department operates to further the goals of the Town Comprehensive Plan and to provide support for planning and land-use decisions that enhances the character of the community, preserves the quality of life and maintains the health safety and well-being of the people in the Town of Huntington. Town Online Property Information Utility

The Department of Public Safety consists of three operating Divisions: Code Enforcement, Security, and Animal Control. The Department is responsible for the majority of the uniformed enforcement and security activities within the Town.

The mission of the division of Purchasing is to assist the various operating departments within the Town to purchase those goods and services which enables them to carry out their various responsibilities. Processes purchase order requests as well as sealed bids.

The Office of the Receiver of Taxes is responsible for keeping the tax assessment roll and warrant delivered by the Suffolk County Legislature until the warrant expires and is delivered to the Suffolk County Treasurer. Other responsibilities include collection of taxes and assessments levied in the Town and upon any warrants received and performance of all other duties imposed by law.

The Senior Citizens Division is charged with delivering services, providing support and advocacy, acting as liaison and reporting concerns of the senior community to the Town Board and for providing events and programs at the Center and its satellites. Services include: the Senior Nutrition Center, the Senior Center and the Senior Citizen Beach House.

Information how to keep pollutants out of our waterways and links to more information on what residents can do

The Superintendent of Highways is responsible for the maintenance, rehabilitation, and drainage of all Town Highways. This is accomplished through the annual Roadway Rehabilitation Program, on-going maintenance and pothole repair, snow and ice removal and control, drainage and flood control, and road sweeping

Leo, the town attorney represents the town board and town officers as legal counsel in matters relating to their offical activities.

The Town Clerk shall have custody of all records, books, and papers of the Town, attend all meetings of the Town Board, act as clerk thereof and keep a complete and accurate record of the proceedings of each meeting. The Town Clerk shall issue all licenses or permits required by law and collect all applicable fees. The Town Clerk is also the registrar of vital statistics.

Bring information relative to benefits, health issues and current legislation of concern to veterans

The Office of Women's Services has organized the Huntington Women's Advisory Council to offer information to the women of Huntington and the surrounding area. Other services include the Women's Veterans Committee and the Women's Networking Program.

The Huntington Youth Bureau is an agency of town government and is responsible for representing and serving the needs, interests and welfare of youth under the age of 21.

Building Division is charged with the responsibility of administering the building permit process to ensure that all building construction activity complies with state and local code requirements. Their functions include the review of building and site plans, issuance of building permits and Certificates of Occupancy, and inspection of building construction activity as it progresses.

Division of Engineering Services Department, Division Head: James M. Logan, Chief

Division of Environmental Waste Management Department

Division of Maritime Services Department

Division of the Department of Planning & Environment. This section will be devoted to news and information about the process of updating the Town Comprehensive Plan.

For more information on the Town's carter schedule Click Here.

A Division of the Town Assessor's office responsible for Senior citizen property tax exemptions.

This division is responsible for promoting the safe and efficient movement of people and goods over the Town's roadway network. The division is also responsible for all planning aspects of the Town's HART bus system, including bus routes and schedules.

Help not-for-profit organizations become familiar with, utilize, enhance and integrate the services of the Town of Huntington.

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of seven members appointment by the Town Board to serve seven-year terms for the purpose, among others, of making determinations for requests for variances and Conditional Uses