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City of Paris, Texas 2004-05 Budget Department 21 Finance - Accounting and Auditing The Finance Director is the administrative officer of this department. Employees of this department are responsible for the overall fiscal activities and daily financial operations of city government. This involves maintenance of the accounting records Including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgetary control, and utility billing. Personnel also are responsible for internal audits, financial reporting, and coordinating the development and maintenance of the city's computer resources, All personnel functions are performed within this department Department 31 Police The Chief of Police is the administrative officer of this department. The mission of the Police Department is to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Activities of the Police Department include crime prevention, 24. hour-a-day preventive patrol of the city answering all calls for emergency and non-emergency police service, traffic law enforcement and accident investigation, and criminal investigations. Additionally, the Police Department fields a tactical squad, a narcotics squad, school resource officers, an automobile theft task force, juvenile gang officers, a Police Athletic League officer, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officers, and community oriented police officers for neighborhood service. The Police Department participates in a regional drug task force. Other functions provided within the department include the operation of the Emergency Communications Center, the Emergency Operations Center, and the operation of the city tornado warning system and the coordination of the City Emergency Plan. The department maintains records related to its operations and provides for animal control and the operation of the city animal shelter. Department 32 Fire The Fire Chief is the administrative officer of this department. Its mission is to prevent loss of life and property by providing fire prevention and fire suppression services. Emergency response is provided, including emergency rescue personnel and equipment and firefighting services, within the city. The department also provides rescue service to major automobile accidents throughout Lamar County through an agreement with Lamar County! The Fire Department participates in a First Responder program throughout the city and helps coordinate, promote, and train First Responders throughout Lamar County. A training officer conducts in service and special programs to maintain the proficiency of personnel and to assist in training volunteers throughout Lamar County. The Fire Marshall provides fire safety inspection and investigates the causes of fires. Department 40 Community Development The Community Development Director is the administrative officer of this department. The personnel of this department are responsible for the administration of the city's zoning ordinances, all building and electrical inspections, code enforcement, and planning work.~ The department prepares and coordinates intergovernmental grant activities. Personnel in this department enforce all ordinances concerning dilapidated property, trash, and high weeds, Page 2