[Added 3-21-2012 by Ord.
No. 5-2012; amended 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
A.
Department established; Director.
(1)
There shall be a Department of Community Development, the head of
which shall be the Director of Community Development. The Director
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Township Council in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-43. The Director
shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor appointing the
Director, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her
successor. In the absence of a Director of Community Development,
the Business Administrator or his or her designee may serve as the
Director.
(2)
Duties of the Director. Under the general direction of the Mayor
and Business Administrator, the Director is responsible for organizing,
directing and coordinating activities of the divisions assigned within
the Department of Community Development. The Director's responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a)
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the Department's
goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and programs;
(b)
Interprets laws and regulations;
(c)
Ensures that the Department's activities are in compliance with
all laws, policies and regulations;
(d)
Monitors and directs the Department's operations; evaluates
issues, and recommends solutions; prioritizes and assigns projects;
identifies and communicates strategies, goals and objectives; assures
a productive work environment; assures that effective communications
occurs; assures project deadlines and performance standards are met.
(e)
Effectively manages the Department's personnel by evaluating
and analyzing Department issues, and recommending and implementing
solutions;
(f)
Participates in the hiring and training of new employees; develops
staff skills; listens and responds to employee problems, concerns,
and complaints and suggests solutions that may rectify the situation;
prepares employee performance evaluations, discusses performance with
assigned staff, and counsels employees concerning performance improvements;
disciplines employees when necessary;
(g)
Provides leadership, direction and guidance in financial and
technical strategies and priorities for Department of Community Development
operations, budget preparation and execution, purchasing, personnel,
reports, and correspondence in administration of projects involving
state and federal funds; evaluates needs and determines resource requirements
and objectives for the Department;
(h)
Functions as an advisor to the Mayor and Business Administrator
in matters concerning community development;
(i)
Keeps the Mayor and Business Administrator and appropriate management
staff members informed of important developments which may affect
the administration of the Township government;
(j)
Maintains current knowledge of innovative ideas and developments
and recommends changes in current operations and practices where applicable;
(k)
Attends meetings of boards and commissions when requested;
(l)
Prepares an annual Department budget request, with appropriate
justifications and aids in the development of the proposed annual
Township budget;
(m)
Administers the Department's budget;
(n)
Makes public presentations and deals with the public on an individual
basis;
(o)
Gives presentations to civic and governmental organizations
when requested;
(p)
Answers citizen calls and complaints;
(q)
Administers applicable union contracts and personnel policies
and procedures;
(r)
In the absence of the Zoning Officer may serve as the Zoning
Officer;
(s)
In the absence of a Township Planner may serve as Township Planner.
(t)
In the absence of the Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator may
serve as the Coordinator;
(3)
Compensation. Compensation of the Director shall be set within the
range established by the Township's salary ordinance.
B.
Division of Construction Code Enforcement.
(1)
Establishment. Within the Department of Community Development there
shall be a Division of Construction Code Enforcement, the head of
which shall be the Construction Official.
(2)
Composition; duties. Within the Division of Construction Code Enforcement,
the following positions shall be created: Construction Official, Building
Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode
Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Mechanical Subcode Official,
Elevator Subcode Official, and Technical Assistant to the Construction
Official. All of said positions shall be governed by the provisions
of the Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.,
and any and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition,
the Construction Official shall be responsible for enforcing such
municipal ordinances as may be directed by ordinance, including but
not limited to, the Township's ordinance regulating and licensing
building contractors within the Township and Township ordinances regulating
and providing for construction code fees as authorized by the state
Uniform Construction Code Act.
(3)
The subcode positions created hereunder may be filled through third
party contracts in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code Act and the NJ Administrative Code.
C.
Division of Property Inspections.
(1)
Establishment. Within the Department of Community Development there
shall be a Division of Property Inspections.
(2)
Composition; duties. Code Enforcement Officers shall have responsibility
for the administration and enforcement of codes and ordinances and
shall have all the powers, functions and duties prescribed by general
law and ordinances. Code Enforcement Officers shall be under the direct
supervision of the Director.
D.
Division of Planning. There is hereby established within the Department
of Community Development a Division of Planning which shall be headed
by the Director of Community Development or a Township Planner appointed
by the Mayor through an annual professional services contract approved
by the Township Council.
(1)
Township Planner; qualifications and compensation. The Township Planner
shall hold a master's degree in planning and shall have three years'
experience in a city or regional planning or a B.A. degree in planning
or a related field and five years' experience in city or regional
planning. He shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of
a contract approved by the Township Council by resolution.
(2)
Powers and duties. The Township Planner, under the direct supervision
of the Director of Community Development, the Business Administrator,
and the Mayor, shall:
(a)
Serve as technical planning advisor to the Mayor and the Township
Council, the Planning Board and Zoning Board, conducting such studies
as requested.
(b)
Receive plans of proposed subdivisions of land within the Township.
The Planner shall check such plans for conformity to sound planning
principles, recommend redesign of subdivisions and make studies of
land subdivision in an attempt to integrate subdivisions with overall
plans of the Township.
(c)
Receive plans of proposed development within the Township and,
along with the appropriate land use engineer, review site plans for
site design and coordination of surrounding properties and, along
with the appropriate land use board engineer, recommend redesign of
site plans.
(d)
Study and analyze matters such as but not limited to transportation,
land use, natural and human resources, housing and capital improvements,
and prepare and submit findings and recommendations to the Mayor and
Township Council, Planning Board and Zoning Board.
(e)
Recommend and assist in the writing of amendments to zoning
ordinances, subdivisions ordinances, the Township's Master Plan and
other development, conservation and planning regulations and ordinances.
(f)
Review and analyze the ordinances and plans of surrounding municipalities,
counties, and the state. The Planner shall analyze and report on the
proposed development in adjacent municipalities as it may affect the
Township.
E.
Division of Zoning Enforcement.
(1)
Establishment. Within the Department of Community Development there
shall be a Division of Zoning Enforcement, the head of which shall
be the Zoning Officer.
(2)
Composition; duties. The Zoning Officer shall be responsible for
enforcing the provisions of the Township's land use ordinances and
other applicable ordinances as may be assigned by the Director. The
Zoning Officer shall issue or deny applications for zoning permits
pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:55D-70a and b and is the official who shall
be authorized to issue nonconforming use and structure certifications
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68. Additionally, the Zoning Officer shall
be responsible for inspecting properties within the municipality for
violations or, upon being advised of the existence of a violation,
shall issue orders to the owners of the property to cease and desist
from such violations or, where other means fail, file a complaint
in the Municipal Court for a violation of the ordinance. Code Enforcement
Officers may be assigned to perform zoning inspections and to perform
such zoning enforcement duties as may be prescribed by the Director
of Community Development.
F.
Urban Enterprise Zone Office; Zone Coordinator.
(1)
Creation of position. There is hereby established within the Department
of Community Development the position of Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator.
The Director of Community Development may be designated to serve as
Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator.
(2)
The Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator, in accordance with the Zone
Development Plan submitted by the Township to the Urban Enterprise
Zone Authority, shall report and be responsible to the Mayor.
(3)
Responsibilities; duties. The Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator (hereinafter
"Coordinator") shall administer, promote and implement the Pemberton
Township-Browns Mills Town Center Urban Enterprise Zone Development
Plan as outlined in the Enterprise Zone application filed by the Township
with the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority. The Coordinator
shall be responsible for both promotional and public relations initiatives.
The Coordinator will provide coordination and technical assistance
to zone businesses and any other activities warranted in furtherance
of zone development, employment creation objectives and Township redevelopment
activities. The Coordinator will implement the strategies and policies
set forth in the Enterprise Zone Development Plan and by the Township
Council, acting in its capacity as the Enterprise Zone Development
Corporation. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Coordinator
will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
(a)
Zone business technical assistance.
[1]
Promote and assist new business and jobs creation, existing
business expansion and retention in the Enterprise Zone.
[2]
Provide technical assistance and information regarding zone
benefits.
[3]
Help advance economic development, job creation and retention
objectives to the extent achievable.
[4]
Act as liaison between the Township Council, acting as Enterprise
Zone Development Corporation, and zone businesses in evaluating individual
needs and eligibility to receive available local, state and federal
financing and tax incentives for jobs creation and retention and business
creation, improvement, expansion and retention.
[5]
To the extent achievable, encourage participation of all zone
businesses and qualified businesses for the benefits available in
the Enterprise Zone Program.
[6]
Encourage coordinated efforts and zone area activities, including
public and private initiatives, between and among Enterprise Zone
residents, businesses, community organizations, church and civic groups,
local, state and federal agencies towards achieving the highest level
of participation of all interests in the Enterprise Zone Program.
[7]
Maintain a list of minority contractors and assist developers
and expanding businesses in securing bid proposals from minority contractors
and complying with equal employment opportunity requirements.
(b)
Enterprise Zone Development Plan (EZDP) administration.
[1]
Implement and administer the Enterprise Zone Development mission
and Zone Development Plan in close cooperation with the Mayor and
Township Council.
[2]
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council regarding
participation of zone businesses in zone programs based on business
eligibility and needs.
[3]
Execute the policy and directives of the Township Council, acting
as Zone Development Corporation, in the provision of assistance to
qualified businesses in the zone.
[4]
Prepare periodic reports and provide supporting documentation
to state agencies as may be required by the New Jersey Enterprise
Zone Authority.
[5]
Maximize the implementation of zone plans and zone benefits
for the duration of the zone designation.
[6]
Convene meetings of the Township Council, in its capacity as
Enterprise Zone Development Corporation, and report to it on all areas
of operation and activities engaged in by the Coordinator.
(c)
Regulatory advocacy and assistance to businesses.
[1]
Assist Enterprise Zone qualified businesses in the processing
of planning and zoning applications as may be required to implement
the zone development plan and effectuate Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)
goals and objectives.
[2]
Work with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
in the evaluation of zone development regulations and identification
of procedures and areas of concern requiring modification, where possible,
which serve as barriers to investment and job creation.
(d)
Jobs Bulletin EZDP Referral Service Employment Program/on-the-job
training employee education and outreach.
[1]
Maintain jobs referral lists and help coordinate the placement
of underemployed, unemployed and persons receiving public assistance
in qualified zone businesses.
[2]
Coordinate job training and worker education resources of various
agencies and foster linkage of the resources to existing and potential
employment situations and opportunities in the Enterprise Zone.
(e)
Public relations long-range planning.
[1]
Conduct public relations and outreach activities and other EZDP
efforts to attract and secure public and private investment for business
and job creation in the Enterprise Zone.
[2]
Coordinate the needs of the business community, Enterprise Zone
Neighborhood Association, municipal services, etc., in conjunction
with the Enterprise Zone Development Plan objectives.
(4)
Compensation. The Urban Enterprise Zone Coordinator shall be paid
within the range established by the Township's salary ordinance.
G.
Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA) Program. The RCA Program shall
be assigned within the Department of Community Development. The Director
of Community Development shall serve as Municipal Housing Liaison
(MHL)/Regional Contribution Agreement (RCA) Administrator and shall
be the employee responsible for oversight and administration of the
affordable housing program for the Township of Pemberton and any RCA
it enters into, and shall have such further duties as prescribed by
general law and ordinance.
H.
Coordination; liaisons. The Director of the Department of Community
Development shall coordinate with the Planning Board, Zoning Board
of Adjustment, and the Environmental Commission. In addition, the
Director may be assigned to serve as a liaison to the Citizens Advisory
Board for the Enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code.
[Amended 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
A.
Department established. There shall be established within the Township of Pemberton a Police Department created pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:69A-31 et seq., N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq., and as set forth in Chapter 41 of the Code of the Township of Pemberton and any amendments thereto.
A.
Established powers. There shall be a Municipal Court
in the Township pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:8-1 et seq.,
as amended and supplemented,[1] to be known as the "Municipal Court of the Township of
Pemberton." The Municipal Court shall have a seal bearing the impress
of the name of the Court. The Court shall be held in the Municipal
Building of the Township or other such place as the Township Council
shall designate from time to time and shall exercise all the functions,
powers, duties and jurisdiction conferred upon municipal courts by
the provisions of state law.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 2A:8-1 et seq. was
repealed by c. 293, P.L. 1993. See now N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1.
B.
Municipal Judge; powers and duties. There shall be
a Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Council. He shall serve for a term of
three years from the date of appointment and until a successor shall
be appointed and qualified. The Municipal Judge shall have and possess
the qualifications and shall have, possess and exercise all the functions,
duties, powers and jurisdictions conferred by state statute or by
general law or ordinance. The Municipal Judge shall be compensated
in accordance with the salary ordinance.
C.
Municipal Court Administrator. There is hereby established
the position of Municipal Court Administrator ("Administrator"), which
position shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Council. The term of the Municipal Court Administrator shall
be two years; appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired
term. The Administrator shall perform such functions and duties as
shall be prescribed for him by law, the rules applicable to the municipal
courts and by the Municipal Judge. The Administrator shall be answerable
to the Assignment Judge of Burlington County, and the Pemberton Township
Municipal Magistrate with regard to the operations of the Pemberton
Township Municipal Court. The Administrator shall manage said Municipal
Court, and her duties shall include, but not be limited to:
[Amended 6-5-1997 by Ord. No. 13-1997]
(1)
Plan, develop, coordinate and implement procedures
for the efficient and effective operation of the Court.
(2)
Establish and coordinate the Court calendar.
(3)
Maintain the financial records of the Court, and monitor
Court accounting and auditing and oversee the maintenance of property
controls and inventories; receive and disburse bail, fines, costs
and other Court revenues; prepare the budget applicable to the Municipal
Court; serve as custodian of all other records of the Municipal Court;
and attend annual budget meetings with the Judge and department heads.
(4)
Handle and receive criminal and other complaints,
interview and speak with prospective complainants and dispense information
relating to court matters.
(5)
Attend Court, take minutes of trials and enter them
in the docket, sign Court documents and prepare and issue warrants
and commitments.
(6)
Take and prepare bail bonds, making inquiry as to
their sufficiency and equity, and receiving an accounting for fines
and costs.
(7)
Interview persons on informal police Court matters
to determine if there is a basis for formal action and, if necessary,
issue summonses regarding Court appearances in this regard; maintain
and classify records and files.
(8)
Provide instructions to office staff on activities
related to the implementation of Court rules, state statutes, local
ordinances and local Court policies; provide and/or arrange for training
for all office staff and their respective functions; assign duties
to Court personnel and supervise and evaluate their performance.
(9)
Maintains and/or supervises the filing of complaints,
processes, Court records, cash books, Court dockets, traffic control
sheets, statistical records, reports and files.
(10)
Perform any and all other such duties, requirements
and obligations promulgated by the Administrative Office of the Courts
of the State of New Jersey or any other entity or agency having jurisdiction
over these duties and responsibilities.
D.
Deputy Clerk of the Court. There shall be appointed
by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, a Deputy
Clerk of the Court, who shall perform the functions assigned to him
by the Municipal Judge, the Municipal Court Clerk and, where applicable,
the Administrative Office of the Courts.
A.
Appointment. There shall be an office of the Clerk,
the head of which shall be the Township Clerk. The Clerk shall be
appointed by the Township Council and shall, prior to appointment,
be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of this
office in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq., P.L. 1985, c.
174, and any amendments thereto. The Clerk shall serve for a term
of three years in accordance with law.
B.
Powers and duties of the Township Clerk shall be as
follows:
(1)
Clerk to the Council. The Clerk shall:
(a)
Ensure that the minutes and the records of the
proceedings of the Township Council are kept and submitted to the
Council in a timely fashion.
(b)
Preserve and compile all ordinances and resolutions,
and at the close of the year, with the advice and assistance of the
Township Attorney, compile, codify and bind all ordinances and resolutions
then in effect and properly index such compilations or codification
and provide for its publication.
(c)
Provide secretarial and clerical services for
the Council members and the discharge of their official duties.
(d)
Ensure the publication of all ordinances in
such official newspaper or newspapers as may be required by law and
authorized by resolution of the Township Council and file in his office
the affidavits of publication of such publications.
(e)
Issue and deliver, with the assistance of the
Police Department, all notices of meetings required to be given to
the Council.
(f)
Administer and record oaths of public office.
(g)
Maintain a record of all real property which
the Township may acquire, sell or lease. The records shall be in such
form and contain such information as the Division of Local Finance
and Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey shall prescribe.
(h)
Perform such other related duties of the Township
Council and/or Mayor as directed by the Township Council.
(2)
Custodian of Records. The Clerk shall act as Custodian
of Records for all official books, papers and documents of the municipality
for which no other repository is provided by law, and preserve and
keep them safely.
(3)
Custodian of the Seal. The Clerk shall act as Custodian
of the Township Seal and cause it to be affixed to instruments and
writings when specifically authorized by law or when necessary to
exemplify any document or record in his office or to certify any act
or paper which, from the records in his office, shall appear to be
a true copy of any public recording or proceeding.
(4)
Issue licenses.
(a)
Under the supervision of the Mayor, the Clerk
shall administer regularly issued licenses and permits pursuant to
ordinance and law with the assistance of any appropriate enforcing
agencies required for such administration.
(b)
Under the supervision of the Council, the Clerk
shall administer all alcoholic beverage licenses issued pursuant to
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.; all trailer park/mobile
home licenses; all parade permits; and all junkyard licenses.
(5)
Municipal Improvement Search Officer. The Clerk shall
act as Municipal Improvement Search Officer charging and receiving
for the use of the municipality such fees for searches, transcripts
and certifications as shall be authorized by Council resolution. Further,
the Clerk shall make examinations and issue assessment search certificates
with respect to liens for municipal assessments or improvements approved
but not yet certified.
(6)
Clerk of Elections. The Township Clerk shall act as
Clerk of Elections, performing all functions required by the general
law under Title 19 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes to be performed
by the Municipal Clerk and, in this connection, receive for municipal
use the fees prescribed therefor.
(7)
Other. The Clerk shall perform such other duties as
the Council by resolution or ordinance shall provide.
C.
Deputy Clerk. There may be a Deputy Clerk appointed
by the vote of the Township Council, who shall serve with full powers
of the Township Clerk during the absence of the Township Clerk.
There shall be established within the Township
of Pemberton a Planning Board organized pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., the Municipal Land Use Law, and specifically
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23. Said Board shall consist of nine members and two
alternate members. Members shall be appointed pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23; alternate members shall be appointed pursuant
to the provision of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23.1. The Board shall have such
powers and perform such duties as are delegated to it by the Municipal
Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
There shall be created within the Township of
Pemberton a Zoning Board of Adjustment pursuant to the provisions
of the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., and specifically
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69. The Zoning Board shall consist of seven members
and two alternate members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Township Council. The Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall possess such powers and perform such duties as are
delegated to it by the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et
seq.
There shall be established within the Township
of Pemberton an Environmental Commission organized in accordance with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq. Said Commission shall
consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq. Said Commission shall
have the duties, powers and authority afforded it under state statute.
[Added 2-6-2019 by Ord.
No. 6-2019]
A.
Department established. There shall be established within the Township of Pemberton a Fire and Emergency Services Department created pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:69A-31 et seq., N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq., and as set forth in Chapter 25 of the Code of the Township of Pemberton, and any amendments thereto.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 3-32, Local Assistance Board,
as amended, was repealed 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 3-33, Municipal Utilities
Authority, as amended, was repealed 10-2-2019 by Ord. No. 7-2019.
See now the Sewage Division of the Department of Public Works.
A.
Department established; Director. There shall be a Department of
Recreation and Senior Services, the head of which shall be the Director
of Recreation and Senior Services. The Director of Recreation and
Senior Services shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the Township Council.
B.
Powers and duties. The Director of Recreation and Senior Services
shall be responsible for, and shall devote full time and attention
to the proper and efficient conduct of all recreation and senior service
programs and activities in the municipal government, and under the
direction and supervision of the Mayor, shall direct and supervise
the work of the Department. The Director shall:
(1)
Plan, promote and implement comprehensive recreation programs including
the public relations and advertising needs of the Department.
(2)
Plan, organize and direct all park and recreation programs, services
and facilities and develop organizational structures for all seasonal
staff and volunteers, including planning, developing and promoting
programs and activities designed for participation by senior citizens
and other special interest groups.
(3)
Develop, recommend, and oversee the Department's annual operating
budget; request the expenditure of same, and maintain records and
reports relating to all expenditures.
(4)
Develop a working relationship with the Superintendent of Public
Works and Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds to coordinate short-
and long-term planning for the maintenance and operation of all Township
parks, recreational facilities and equipment.
(5)
Develop a working relationship with the Chief of Police to ensure
the protection of all Township recreational facilities.
(6)
Encourage and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships
with local community groups, businesses and governmental agencies.
(7)
Assess the performance of the Department; evaluate the performance
of personnel; recommend policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness
and efficiency of the recreation and senior services provided to the
residents of Pemberton Township.
(8)
Identify, research and write grant applications relating to the Township's
Recreation and Senior Services Program.
(9)
Provide the Administration with a monthly report of all Recreation
and Senior Services in Pemberton Township.
C.
Qualifications. The qualifications necessary for a person to be appointed
to the position of Director of Recreation and Senior Services shall
be as follows:
(2)
Experience.
(a)
Two years of experience in recreation work involving the planning,
promotion, development, and supervision of recreation programs;
(b)
A specific bachelor's degree in recreation or in park and recreation
management from an accredited college or university may be substituted
for one year of experience.
(c)
Possession of a master's degree in recreation or in parks and
recreation management from an accredited college or university may
be substituted for one year of the above-required work experience.
