[Adopted 2-15-2018 by Ord. No. 984]
The position of Police Chaplain for the Borough of Oceanport Police Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141. The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain shall be under the supervision of the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected. The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Borough of Oceanport Police Department and shall be qualified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited to, assisting the Borough of Oceanport Police Department in death notifications, station house adjustments and any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity without rank or salary.
The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Mayor persons that he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as well as the rules and regulations of the Borough of Oceanport Police Department with reference to Chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Borough Administrator and Chief of Police to determine their qualifications in accordance with this article, and the Borough Administrator and Chief of Police shall make recommendations to the Mayor regarding the appointment as Chaplain. The Mayor shall appoint Chaplains in accordance with this article, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
Persons appointed as Chaplain shall serve for a term of one year, to expire on December 31 next succeeding the date of appointment or until their successors are appointed and qualified with the recommendation of the Chief of Police.