The Galen Town Supervisor is an elected official who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town of Galen. The Town operates best when it is managed in an effective and efficient matter. The Supervisor fosters this idea by administrating town board policies, in accordance with local, state and federal laws, ensuring the municipality also maintains a sustainable and functional future for its community. The supervisor is responsible for successfully communicating with the Town Board, keeping its elected members up to date monthly with the town's official business including financial, administrative, and economic statuses. He also serves on the Wayne County Board of Supervisors and is part of many County committees. 

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Town of Galen.
• Chief Executive and Fiscal Officer-presents comprehensive municipality and financial reports at monthly Town Board Meetings.
• Implements and ensures compliance of all Town Board policies.  
• Chair of Town of Galen Board Meetings-ensures proper procedures and policies are followed for votes, approvals/disapprovals and adoptions of town policies/local laws, voting member.
• Oversees town departments, managing town personnel.
• Stays informed about state and federal legislation affecting the town.
• Effective communication with Town Board Members-presents monthly supervisor report on the status of the town. Alerts Town Board Members of urgent town issues outside of monthly meeting.
• Resident Communication-receives feedback from residents and actively responds to suggestions, complaints and inquires.
• Represents the community in which he serves-representative of Town of Galen on Wayne County Board of Supervisors and with other county, state and federal agencies.