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Township of Wyckoff, NJ
Bergen County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Wyckoff 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1328. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire Department — See Ch. 34.
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is herewith created in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997[1] to reward members of the volunteer fire fighters and ambulance corps members for their loyal, diligent and devoted services to the residents of the Township of Wyckoff.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a deferred-income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria set forth below; that such contributions shall be made in accordance with a plan that shall be established by the Township of Wyckoff pursuant to P.L. 1997 c. 388; and that such plan shall be administered in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, the United States Internal Revenue Code and this chapter.
[Amended 5-17-2005 by Ord. No. 1499[1]]
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible member that meets the criteria as follows:
A. 
One hundred points are required for a member to be eligible for an annual contribution.
B. 
Five years of service are required for vesting.
C. 
The annual contribution shall be $115,200 per year.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1499 was approved at the general election held 11-8-2005.
[Amended 5-17-2005 by Ord. No. 1499[1]]
The estimated cost of the program has been calculated as follows:
A. 
For regular annual services: $115,200 per year.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1499 was approved at the general election held 11-8-2005.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for volunteer services provided to the volunteer fire company/ambulance corps in accordance with the following schedule:
A. 
Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department: see Schedule A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule A is on file in the Township offices.
B. 
Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps: see Schedule B.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule B is on file in the Township offices.
That this chapter shall not take effect unless it is approved by voters as a public question at the next general election.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1328 was approved at the general election held November 2, 1999.