Office of the Town Manager This office shall be headed by a Town Manager, who shall be appointed by the Town Commission on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications. The Town Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town, and shall be directly responsible to the Commission for all Town affairs placed in their charge by the Charter or by ordinance or resolution. The Town Manager when necessary shall appoint, suspend, demote or dismiss any Town employee under their jurisdiction in accordance with the law and the personnel rules, and may authorize any Department Head to exercise these powers with the respect to subordinates in that department. The Town Manager shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments of the Town except the Offices of Town Clerk and Town Attorney, and shall attend all Commission meetings unless excused by the Commission, and shall have the right to take part in discussions, but not vote. The Town Manager shall see that all laws, Charter provisions, ordinances, resolutions, and other acts of the Commission subject to enforcement are faithfully executed. The Town Manager shall also prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message, and capital program to the commission, and shall keep the Commission fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the Town, and shall be responsible for adhering to the approved budget. The Town Manager shall make such recommendations to the Commission concerning the affairs of the Town as deemed advisable. The Town Manager shall endorse all instruments in writing in which the Town is interested, sign Town checks as authorized by the Town Commission, and execute contracts on behalf of the Town, unless the Commission shall otherwise provide. The Town Manager shall by letter designate an Acting Town Manager to exercise their powers and perform their duties during temporary absences or disability of the Town Manager. The Commission may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another eligible person to serve as Acting Town Manager. Click here to view Town Manager Weekly Reports. You may contact our Town Manager, James D. Bursick by calling Town Hall or via email. Office of the Town Clerk This office shall be headed by a Town Clerk appointed by the Commission to serve the Commission. The salary of the Town Clerk shall be fixed by the Commission. The Town Clerk shall be under the administrative direction and control of the Mayor. The Clerk shall be: Clerk of the Commission and shall keep the Commission journal; custodian of ordinances, resolutions, and such other official records as the Commission may prescribe; attester to contracts, bonds and other instruments as may be prescribed by law; chief registration and elections officer of the Town; and responsible for other duties so prescribed by the Town Commission. You may contact our Town Clerk, Lenore R. Milan or our Deputy Clerk, Marion Noe via email or by calling Town Hall. Office of the Town Attorney This office shall be held by an attorney, appointed by the Commission. The salary of the Town Attorney shall be fixed by the Commission. The Town Attorney shall be legal advisor and attorney to the officers of the Town in matters affecting the Town or relating to their official duties; prosecute and defend in behalf of the Town all civil actions in which the Town is a party; prepare and endorse written instruments in which the Town is concerned; be prosecutor in the Town court; and perform other duties as the Commission may require or as may be prescribed by general state law, consistent with this Charter and with ordinances or resolutions of the Commission. One or more assistants may perform any duties of the Town Attorney. The Town Attorney and his assistants shall be lawyers admitted to and having authority to practice in all courts of the state, as well as the Federal District Court. Our Town Attorney is Paul Gougelman. Building Official The official designated by the Town Manager and charged with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of concurrency, building, flood control, coastal construction, coastal setback regulation, landscaping and trees, and environmentally sensitive lands, all as set forth in the Land Development Code. The Building Official also serves as the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Melbourne Beach.  William Whitelock is the Building Official of the Town of Melbourne Beach. You may contact the Building Official or report code violation by calling Town Hall or via email. Zoning Official The Zoning Official is designated by the Town Manger and charged with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of general code administration, comprehensive planning, subdivision regulation, zoning regulation, takings, vested rights, and due process, all as set forth in the Land Development Code. Dennis Ragsdale of Ragsdale Planning Group, Inc. is the designated Zoning Official of the Town of Melbourne Beach. Mr. Ragsdale can be contacted by calling Town Hall or via email. Fire Department The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1953 as the first organized fire department for the south beaches. Today, the all volunteer department has two Class A pumpers, one mini pumper, two support vehicles and an inflatable boat for marine rescue. The members of the Department come from all walks of life and from all age groups. Trainings are conducted on a weekly basis in order to maintain a high standard of readiness. There is also a cadet program for students between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. The Department is engaged in Fire Prevention programs at the local schools and day care centers throughout the year and during Fire Prevention Week in October. The Annual Children's Christmas parade, established in 1966 is one of the community events sponsored by the Department. The Department started the first Brevard County Annual Volunteer Firefighter's Competition in 1991. The Department is continually recruiting men and women in the community of Melbourne Beach to serve as volunteer firefighters. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to stop by the station or call (321) 724-1736 for more information. Please visit the Fire Department Website at www.mbvfd.com. Police Department The Melbourne Beach Police Department was created in 1947. In the beginning there was just one Police Officer, Chief Orval Gardenour serving a population of 100 hearty souls. The Chief answered calls for service 24 hours a day driving his 1938 Hudson. Apprehending turtle poachers and helping tourists dig their cars out of the sand was all in a days work. As the demand for services increased the department expanded and currently consists of a Chief, a Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, 6 Officers and 1 Administrative Assistant. Melbourne Beach Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency providing service 24/7. The Police Department can be reached by calling (321) 723-4343, or fax number (321) 725-3253. The Melbourne Beach Police Department is connected to the "9-1-1" emergency system and calls are dispatched through a regional dispatch center. Please visit the Police Department Website at www.mbpd.org.  Public Works The Public Works Department provides a variety of service to the residents of Melbourne Beach. The Department provides three specific types of services: vehicle and equipment maintenance; building maintenance; road and sign maintenance, and parks and grounds maintenance. The Department repairs and performs preventive maintenance and modifications to all Town structures, cleans and repairs all storm drain inlets; cleans storm drainage ditches; maintains 16 miles of Town street and replaces damaged signs and installs new signs as required. The Public Works Department also maintains all of the Town parks and implements most of the beautification projects.