This department is responsible for assessing all Fall River property for tax purposes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Office of the City Auditor is responsible for recording and processing accounts payable and payroll for all city departments and maintains the financial records of the City. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Board of Elections is responsible for the administering of timetables mandated by state law to carry out city, county, state and federal elections. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. This department combines both the City Council and the City Clerk's Office, and is responsible for maintaining the records of and certifying all votes of the City Council. Click HERE, or on the department name above, to enter the City Clerk/City Council section of this site. This department is responsible for the mailing, collection and processing of all Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Excise and Boat Excise Tax Bills for the City of Fall River. Click HERE, or on the department name above, to enter the Collector's Office section of this site. This department was formed to assist local government to achieve high quality, locally responsive programs for making communities better places to live and work, particularly for low and low moderate-income families. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Consumer Service Program works in cooperation with the Attorney General of the state of Massachusetts to mediate consumer complaints for residents of Acushnet, Assonet, Berkley, Dighton, Dartmouth, Dighton, Fall River, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, New Bedford, Rehoboth, Rochester, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea and Westport. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Department of Public Works is responsible for Citywide Trash Disposal, Snow Removal, Pothole Repair, Temporary Sidewalk Repair and Street Sweeping. Click HERE, or on the department name above, to enter the DPW section of this site. The Fall River Fire Department is dedicated to safeguarding the general welfare of the citizens of Fall River. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about the Fall River Fire Department. The Grant Writer works with other Departments to identify grant-seeking needs, to prepare grant applications and to assist in the implementation and monitoring of grant awards. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Department of Health and Human Services includes the Health Department, Council on Aging, Veterans Services, Youth Services and Minimum Housing. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about the services provided by this department. Although not an official City Department, the Mayor's Office Immigration Assistance Program provides help with Immigration/Naturalization services. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this program. Click HERE to visit the City of Fall River's online Office of Volunteerism. Please look around and explore this portion of the City's web site. If you would like to volunteer please visit the "Contact Us" portion of this Office's online site or send an e-mail to fsullivan@fallriverma.org Thank you for stopping by and remember, "An investment in volunteerism in an investment in each other." The Department of Recreational Facilities, Cemeteries & Trees includes under its jurisdiction not only Parks, but also two (2) cemeteries (Oak Grove & North Burial Ground) the Tree Department, a summer recreation program and civic events like the July 4th Fireworks & Celebration. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The personnel department handles civil service, labor service, city job postings, group insurance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and unemployment for City employees. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Planning Department oversees and controls development within the City of Fall River. The Engineering Department oversees and coordinates all municipal construction projects. The Fall River Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) and its regulations (310 CMR 10.00) within the corporate boundaries of Fall River. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about these departments. Find our more about the proud history of the Fall River Police Department, the different services provided by their dedicated officers and take a virtual tour of the new Police Station. Click HERE, or on the department title above, to visit the official Fall River Police Department web site. For information about the Fall River Public Library, and links to other valuable research sites, visit the library's web site by clicking HERE, or on the department title above. It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Department to purchase materials, equipment and supplies for all city departments. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Recycling Coordinator provides information about what items can be recycled and the proper method of recycling these items. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The City of Fall River School Department site has information about the schools and libraries in our city, a list of the School Committee members, schedules for School Committee meetings and a downloadable application for school and teaching positions. Click HERE, or on the department title above, to visit the official School Department site. The Sewer Commission is responsible for all matters dealing with wastewater teatment and disposal as well as the miles of piping included in the Fall River Sewer System. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about the Sewer Commission. The Traffic and Parking Division of the Fall River Police Department is divided into three work groups; traffic maintenance, parking meter maintenance and parking enforcement. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. The Treasurer's Office is responsible for the collection, disbursement, transferring, investment and borrowing of funds for the City of Fall River. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about the Treasurer's Office. The Veterans Affairs Department assists Fall River area veterans with financial and medical benefit programs. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about this department. This Department supplies an average of 12,450,000 gallons of purified water to the city every day, with peak demands running as high as 20,000,000 gallons per day in the summer. Click HERE, or on the department name above, for more information about the Water Department.