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<br />Department 21 <br />Finance -Accounting and Auditing <br />2006-2007 Budget <br />The Finance Director is the administrative officer of this department. Employees of this department are responsible for the <br />overall fiscal activities and daily financial operations of city government. This involves maintenance of the accounting records <br />including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgetary control, and utility billing. Personnel also <br />are responsible for internal audits, financial reporting, and coordinating the development and maintenance of the city's <br />computer resources. All personnel functions are performed within this department <br />Department 31 <br />Police <br />The Chief of Police is the administrative officer of this department. The mission of the Police Department is to protect life and <br />property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Activities of the Police Department include crime prevention, 24- <br />hour-a-day preventive patrol of the city answering all calls for emergency and non-emergency police service, traffic law <br />enforcement and accident investigation, and criminal investigations. Additionally, the Police Department fields a tactical <br />squad, a narcotics squad, school resource officers, an automobile theft task force, juvenile gang officers, a Police Athletic <br />League officer, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officers, and community oriented police officers for <br />neighborhood service. The Police Department participates in a regional drug task force. Other functions provided within the <br />department include the operation of the Emergency Communications Center, the Emergency Operations Center, and the <br />operation of the city tornado warning system and the coordination of the City Emergency Plan. The department maintains <br />records related to its operations and provides for animal control and the operation of the city animal shelter. <br />Department 32 <br />Fire <br />The Fire Chief is the administrative officer of this department. Its mission is to prevent loss of life and property by providing <br />fire prevention and fire suppression services. Emergency response is provided, including emergency rescue personnel and <br />equipment and firefighting services, within the city. The department also provides rescue service to major automobile <br />accidents throughout Lamar County through an agreement with Lamar County/ The Fire Department participates in a First <br />Responder program throughout the city and helps coordinate, promote, and train First Responders throughout Lamar <br />County. A training officer conducts in service and special programs to maintain the proficiency of personnel and to assist in <br />training volunteers throughout Lamar County. The Fire Marshall provides fire safety inspection and investigates the causes <br />of fires. <br />Department 40 <br />Community Development <br />The Community Development Director is the administrative officer of this department. The personnel of this department are <br />responsible for the administration of the city's zoning ordinances, all building and electrical inspections, code enforcement, <br />and planning work. The department prepares and coordinates intergovernmental grant activities. Personnel in this <br />department enforce all ordinances concerning dilapidated property, trash, and high weeds. <br />Department Description 2007 Adopted Budget <br />