[Adopted as Sec. 2:6 of the 1975 General
Ordinances; amended 5-9-1995; 2-11-1997; 5-27-1997; 11-25-1997; 12-23-1997; 6-9-1998; 4-27-1999; 6-8-1999; 11-9-1999; 11-28-1999; 5-9-2000; 5-14-2002; 8-13-2002; 4-8-2003]
A.
Under the Township's Charter, all of the administrative
functions, powers and duties of the municipality, other than those
vested in the office of the Municipal Clerk, are allocated and assigned
among and within departments pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-43(a). The
Township of Burlington by this chapter is establishing a Department
of Administration and seven other departments. Under the Charter,
the Mayor and Council may by ordinance provide for up to nine departments
within its structure. The departments will provide the administrative
apparatus to carry out the executive and legislative functions of
other branches of the Township government. Departments and the personnel
within them are directly responsible to the Mayor although the Municipal
Administrator has certain supervisory duties over their day-to-day
operations. Departments will be primarily responsible through their
actions to bring to inhabitants of the Township proper governmental
services. The Council in reviewing the needs of community will investigate
the operation of Township departments and cause legislative programs
to be established to meet these needs. The departments will generally
bring these programs into existence.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
B.
All positions within the departmental structure of the Township and § 20-36 et seq. shall be subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Laws, except for the following:
(1)
Township Engineer, Township Attorney, Township Prosecutor
and Township Land Surveyor.
(2)
Department heads.
(3)
Volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to serve
without compensation.
(4)
Consultants and counsel rendering temporary professional
services.
(5)
All positions set forth within the department section of this chapter (§ 20-36 et seq.) which are accompanied by a verbal statement concerning the appointment, qualifications and duties of the position; where only a position is listed without further verbal statement the position is a civil service appointment and is more particularly described on a job title description prepared by the Department of Civil Service, said description being on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk and available for inspection.
(6)
All other offices or positions that are so classified
by state statute or by the Department of Personnel pursuant to N.J.A.C.
4:1-6.7.
C.
General residency provisions. The Burlington Township
Council hereby declares it to be a governmental purpose of the Township
to hire only residents as employees for municipal positions. The legislative
body has determined that residence will enhance the quality of employees'
performance by greater personal knowledge of the Township's conditions
and by a feeling of greater personal stake in the Township's progress;
reduce absenteeism and tardiness among municipal employees; advance
the Township's depressed economy by reducing high unemployment by
encouraging local expenditure of employees' salaries, and by generally
advancing the economy of the Township, which through its tax revenues
pays for municipal employees' salaries.
D.
Residency.
(1)
All employees in the classified service of Burlington
Township hereafter to be employed by the Township of Burlington are
hereby required as a condition of their continued employment to have
their place of abode in the Township of Burlington and to be bona
fide residents therein, except as otherwise provided by the Charter
or the general law. A bona fide resident shall be one whose residence
in the Township of Burlington is also his or her domicile. A domicile
may be established by showing that one votes in Burlington Township
or that one has a present intention of residing in his or her abode
in Burlington Township and who, when away, intends to return to said
abode.
(2)
Subject to the provisions set forth above, before any person, except a person being appointed as a member of the paid Fire District or paid member of a part-time fire district, or a member of the Police Department and forces which are governed by the provisions of § 20-36G, the appointing authority shall classify all duly qualified applicants for the position or positions to be filled in the following classes:
[Amended 10-27-2009 by Ord. No. 09-OR-025]
(3)
The appointing authority shall first appoint all those
in Class A and then those in each succeeding class in the order above
listed, and shall appoint a person or persons in any such class only
to a vacancy or vacancies remaining after all qualified applicants
of the preceding class or classes have been appointed or have declined
an offer of appointment.
(4)
The appointing authority hereby requires that any
candidates seeking employment as a member of the Police Department
of the Township of Burlington shall be required, at a minimum, to
be a resident of the Township of Burlington from the announced closing
date of examinations for this position through and including the date
of appointment. Residency requirements beyond the date of appointment
shall be governed by other provisions of this chapter.
E.
Administrator's function.
(1)
It shall be the Administrator's responsibility to
enforce the residency requirements of Burlington Township. Upon becoming
notified, either formally or informally, of an employee's nonresidence
in Burlington Township, the Administrator shall:
(a)
Notify the employee by registered mail, return
receipt requested, that:
(b)
Require proof of bona fide residence to be presented
at said hearing.
(c)
Have a transcript made of said hearing and,
within 10 calendar days of said hearing, issue a written determination,
accompanied by findings of fact, as to the existence of a bona fide
residence.
(2)
Upon the Administrator's determination that a bona
fide residence has not been established, the employee's employment
with Burlington Township shall be immediately terminated.
F.
Employment conditioned on further residency. The Township's
appointing authority shall have the power to hire a qualified nonresident
as a Burlington Township employee if the nonresident signs an affidavit
stating that as a condition of said proposed employment he or she
will be a bona fide resident as of the date his or her employment
shall be scheduled to commence. Failure to be a bona fide resident
on said commencement date shall result in nonemployment. It shall
be the responsibility of the Administrator to enforce this section
by requiring that proof of residence be supplied to the Administrator's
office on the date said employment is scheduled to commence.
G.
Firemen and policemen.
(1)
Recognizing that a person who shall be appointed as a member of the paid Fire District, or paid member of a part-time fire district, or a member of the Police Department and force are exempt from the residency requirement established under § 20-36D above pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.2 but are subject to a residency preference under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-123.1a, the following rules shall be applicable for employment within the Township of Burlington of those individuals.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025; 10-27-2009 by Ord. No.
09-OR-025]
(2)
In Burlington Township, before any person shall be
appointed as a member of the paid Fire District or paid member of
a part-time fire district or member of the Police Department and force,
the appointing authority shall classify all the duly qualified applicants
for the position or positions to be filled in the following classes:
[Amended 10-27-2009 by Ord. No. 09-OR-025]
(3)
The appointing authority shall first appoint all those
in Class 1 and then those in each succeeding class in the order above
listed and shall appoint a person or persons in any such class only
to a vacancy or vacancies remaining after all qualified applicants
in the preceding class or classes have been appointed or have declined
an offer of appointment.
H.
File with civil service. A copy of this chapter and
the job classifications falling within it shall at all times be filed
with the Department of Personnel.
A.
Generally.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
(1)
The Department of Administration by N.J.S.A. 40:69A-43(a)
must be headed by the Municipal Administrator. In addition to the
Municipal Administrator, the Department of Administration contains
various officers whose primary function is clerical or administrative
in nature. Thus, the Office of Tax Collector, Office of Tax Assessor
and Office of Payroll and Personnel have been placed in this Department.
Generally, the offices contained within the Department of Administration
are those most public in nature. In addition to the offices listed,
the Office of Municipal Emergency Management Coordination has been
placed within the Department of Administration.
(2)
Since most of the offices within the Department are
located within the Municipal Building and since the Administrator
is a full-time Township employee whose office will also be located
in the Municipal Building, direct supervision can be best achieved
by placing these offices within the Department of Administration.
In addition, to effectuate maximum coordination in civil defense matters
between the executive branch of government and the Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator, this particular governmental agency has also
been placed within the Department of Administration. The administrative
structure for the Department of Administration is more particularly
described in Schedule I which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference. In addition to the chart, each office and the personnel
within the office have been verbally set forth in the following material.
B.
Office of Director of Administration.
[Amended 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 17-OR-028]
(2)
Administrative Secretary.
(3)
Secretary.
(4)
Secretarial Assistant.
(5)
Personnel Officer/Deputy Municipal Administrator.
[Amended 2-25-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-OR-002; 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-OR-012]
(6)
Senior Payroll Clerk.
(7)
Director of Data Processing.
(8)
Principal Account Clerk.
(9)
Senior Account Clerk.
(10)
Account Clerk.
(11)
Confidential Secretary to the Mayor.
(12)
Keyboarding Clerk.
(13)
Recycling Coordinator.
(14)
Receptionist/Telephone Operator.
(16)
Municipal
Housing Liaison.
[Added 4-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-OR-010]
C.
Office of Tax Collection.
(1)
Tax Collector.
(a)
Appointment. The Tax Collector shall be appointed
by the Mayor.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
(b)
Term. Any person appointed to the position of
Tax Collector shall be appointed for a four-year term commencing on
the first day of January next following the date of appointment.
(c)
Qualifications. A person appointed to the position
of Tax Collector shall demonstrate by previous training, background
or education a thorough knowledge of the laws of the State of New
Jersey pertinent to the office for which appointment is sought and
ability to properly administer the Office of Tax Collection. A person
appointed to the position of Tax Collector must hold the certified
tax collector license issued by the Department of Community Affairs.
In addition, the party so appointed shall demonstrate to the Municipal
Administrator such other qualifications deemed necessary for the position
involved.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
(d)
Residency. The Tax Collector shall be a resident
of the Township of Burlington during his term of office.
(f)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. If during
the term of office the Tax Collector shall be absent, disqualified
or if in any other way the office may be deemed vacant, then the Municipal
Administrator shall fill the position for the unexpired term remaining
or until such time as a successor is appointed and qualified.
(g)
Tenure. A Tax Collector may obtain tenure in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-144 and, subsequent to obtaining tenure as set forth within the statute cited, the Tax Collector shall continue to hold office during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom except with just cause as previously defined under § 20-19G(5) of this chapter by the Municipal Administrator with the approval of the Mayor or the Council and then only after a public hearing upon a written complaint setting forth the charge or charges against him.
(h)
Duties. A person appointed to the position of
Tax Collector shall:
[1]
Act as head of the office of Tax Collector and
supervise all employees contained within the office.
[2]
Receive or see to the receipt and collection
of all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any
purpose.
[3]
Enter or see to the entrance into suitable books
of account all receipts received in any given day.
[4]
Deposit or see to the deposit of such public
moneys received in an authorized public depository of the municipality
to the credit of the appropriate account within 48 hours (or the first
banking day) after the receipt of said funds.
[5]
Prepare or see to the preparation of monthly
reports to the Mayor and Council on all receipts, deposits and cash
on hand belonging to the municipality.
[6]
Prepare or see to the preparation and furnishing
of a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next
preceding year within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year or
for such period as the local governing unit may require.
[7]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-72, maintain
an office within the municipal building and be in attendance on such
days and during such hours as the Township Administrator by directive
may prescribe.
[8]
Perform such other duties as are specifically
required of tax collectors under any provision of state statute and
specifically enforce all provisions pertinent to tax collectors contained
within N.J.S.A. 54:1-1 et seq.
[9]
Act as collector of sewer and water rentals
and, with regard to their receipt, perform or see to the performance
of any and all duties specified above with regard to the collection
of general taxes.
[10]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.1, the Tax Collector
is hereby authorized to process without further action by the Township
Council any property tax refunds of less than $10.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
[11]
Prepare at the direction of the Municipal Administrator, upon
receipt of information from the Tax Assessor, an annual statement
to each property owner having the benefit of a payment in lieu of
taxes ("PILOT") agreement setting for the status of each PILOT and
directing that payment be made to the Chief Financial Officer.
[Added 2-12-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-OR-006]
D.
Other personnel.
(1)
Assistant Municipal Tax Collector.
(2)
Principal Bookkeeping Machine Operator: 674030.
(3)
Principal Bookkeeping Machine Operator/Typist.
(4)
Bookkeeping Machine Operator (Typist): 674073.
(5)
Billing Clerk.
(6)
Key Punch Machine Operator: 684060.
(7)
Principal Account Clerk/Typing.
(8)
Senior Account Clerk (Typing).
(9)
Clerk Typist: 654310.
(10)
Clerk.
(11)
Sr. Bookkeeping Machine Operator/Typing.
(12)
Student Assistant.
E.
Office of Tax Assessor.
(1)
Tax Assessor.
(a)
Appointment. The Tax Assessor shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by Ord. No. 13-OR-001]
(b)
Term. The person appointed Tax Assessor shall
hold his office for a term of four years from the first day of July
next following his appointment.
(c)
Qualification. No person shall be eligible to
hold the office of Tax Assessor unless that person holds a tax assessor's
certification. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25
the requirement for obtaining a tax assessor certificate are as follows:
[1]
A certificate or diploma issued after at least
four years of study in an approved secondary school or an academic
education considered and accepted by the Commissioner of Education
as fully equivalent; and
[2]
Graduation from a four-year course at a college
of recognized standing; or
[3]
Substitution of full-time experience in real
estate appraisal work or experience in property tax assessment on
a four-year basis; and
[4]
Such other qualifications deemed necessary by
the Municipal Administrator for the position filled.
(d)
Compensation. The Tax Assessor shall be paid
such sums as are more particularly set forth in the Salary Ordinance
of the Township of Burlington.
(e)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the
event that the Tax Assessor is unavailable to perform his duties because
of absence or disqualification or for any other reason, the office
may be deemed vacant. The Municipal Administrator shall fill the position
with a qualified applicant for the unexpired term or until such time
as a successor is appointed and qualified. In accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:9-149, in the event that there is no qualified person appointed
to the position of Tax Assessor in the Township of Burlington on the
first day of October to perform the duties of said office, or in the
event that the Tax Assessor holding said office shall neglect or fail
to assess the taxes as required by law, the Governor shall cause notice
to be given to the Mayor that, unless a qualified appointment is made
within 10 days after service of said notice, he will appoint an Assessor.
At the expiration of the 10 days, if the Governor shall be satisfied
that said vacancy still exists or the tax assessments were not made,
the Governor shall appoint and commission an assessor to perform all
the duties of such office. Such appointee shall receive the compensation
provided within the Salary Ordinance for the position of Tax Assessor.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
(f)
Removal. A Tax Assessor may be removed during
his term for just cause:
[1]
By the Director of the Division of Taxation
upon the request of the County Board of Taxation under N.J.S.A. 54:1-36
or by the courts on the request of the Director under N.J.S.A. 54:1-37.
[2]
By revocation of the Assessor's certificate
by the Director of the Division of Taxation for specific reasons.
(g)
Duties. A Tax Assessor shall:
[1]
Review or cause to be reviewed, audited and
determined the taxable valuations of each taxpayer property tax return
with him.
[2]
Determine or cause to be determined the taxable
value of Township personal property not used in business.
[3]
On or before January 10 of each year, complete
or cause to be completed the above-mentioned review.
[4]
Compile or cause to be compiled a tax list in
duplicate, including determined taxable valuations of tangible personal
property.
[5]
Ascertain or cause to be ascertained the names
of the owners of all real property in the taxing district.
[6]
After examination or inquiry, determine or cause
to be determined the full and fair value of each parcel of real property
at such a price as in the Assessor's judgment it would sell for at
a fair bona fide sale by private contract on October 1 next preceding
the date on which the assessment was complete.
[7]
Perform or cause to be performed all duties
relating to the office of Tax Assessor by statute and more specifically
to execute the requirements of the office as set forth in N.J.S.A.
54:4-12 and 54:4-23.
[8]
Put into effect all rules and regulations promulgated
by the County Board of Taxation or the Local Property Tax Bureau within
the Division of Taxation for the State of New Jersey and in general
to perform his office operations consistent with those required by
those two regulatory bodies.
[9]
Act as head of the Office of Tax Assessor and
supervise all employees and personnel assigned to this office.
[10]
Perform such other duties as are consistent with the statutory
obligations required to be performed by him by the Municipal Administrator,
including the annual report to the Tax Collector, on or before December
1, of the status of each payment in lieu of taxes agreement.
[Amended 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-006]
(2)
Senior Account Clerk/Senior Assessing Clerk/Typing.
(3)
Assessor's Clerk.
(4)
Clerk Typist.
(5)
Junior Assistant Assessor.
(6)
Senior Account Clerk (Typing).
(7)
Sr. Account Clerk/Sr. Assessing Clerk Typist.
(8)
Principal Assessing/Account Clerk/Typing.
(10)
Assistant Tax Assessor.
(11)
Deputy Tax Assessor.
F.
Office of Municipal Emergency Management Coordination.
(1)
Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.
(a)
Appointment. The Mayor of the Township of Burlington
shall appoint, pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1, a Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator.
(b)
Term. A Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management
shall be appointed for a term of three years by the Mayor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Municipal Coordinator of
Emergency Management shall meet such qualifications as are deemed
necessary by the Mayor to perform the civil defense functions of his
office.
(d)
Residency. The Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(e)
Compensation. The position of Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management shall be a part-time paid position at rates
prescribed within the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Burlington.
(f)
Removal. The Governor may remove any Municipal
Coordinator of Emergency Management at any time for cause. In such
event, the Mayor of the municipality shall appoint a new Municipal
Coordinator of Emergency Management with the approval of the Governor.
If the Mayor shall not appoint a Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management within 10 days after such office shall become vacant, the
Governor may appoint a temporary Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management, who shall serve and perform all the duties of that office
until such time as a new Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Governor.
(g)
Duties. The Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management shall:
[1]
Be responsible for the planning, activating,
coordinating and conduct of disaster control operations within his
municipality.
[2]
Proclaim a state of disaster emergency within
the Township of Burlington whenever in his opinion a disaster has
occurred or is eminent within the community. The Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management in accordance with regulations promulgated
by the State Civilian Defense Director shall be empowered to issue
forth such orders as may be necessary to implement and carry out disaster
control operations and to protect the health, safety and resources
of the residents of the municipality.
[3]
Act as a member and Chairman of the Local Emergency
Management Council.
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
[4]
Enforce and coordinate all civil defense activities
within the Township of Burlington with county and state agencies established
to perform said services.
[5]
Act as head of the Office of Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management and supervise all employees within his office.
(2)
Deputy Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management.
(a)
Appointment. With the approval of the Mayor,
the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management shall appoint a
Deputy Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management.
(b)
Term. The Deputy Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management shall serve at the pleasure of the Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management appointing him.
(c)
Residency. The Deputy Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(d)
Qualifications. The Deputy Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management shall meet such qualifications as shall be
deemed necessary by the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management
and the Mayor to carry on the duties of the position; however, whenever
possible, in accordance with N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.3, the Deputy shall
be appointed from among the salaried officers or employees of the
municipality.
(e)
Compensation. The position of Deputy Municipal
Coordinator of Emergency Management shall be a part-time paid position
at rates prescribed within the Salary Ordinance of the Township of
Burlington.
(f)
Removal. The Deputy Municipal Coordinator of
Emergency Management may be removed by the Municipal Coordinator of
Emergency Management without cause.
(g)
Duties. The Deputy Municipal Coordinator of
Emergency Management shall perform the duties assigned to him by the
Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management and, in the absence
of the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management, shall assume
the duties of the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management and
have all powers and responsibilities consistent therewith.
(3)
Emergency Radio Operations.
(a)
Appointment. The Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management shall appoint a person qualified to act as Emergency Radio
Operator.
(b)
Term. The Emergency Radio Operator shall serve
for a term co-equal with that of the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency
Management appointing him.
(c)
Qualifications. In addition to such other qualifications
deemed necessary by the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management,
a person appointed to the position of Emergency Radio Operator shall
have such necessary licenses as will qualify him to operate radio
apparatus in time of emergency.
(d)
Residency. Emergency Radio Operator shall be
a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(e)
Compensation. Emergency Radio Operator shall
not receive compensation for that position.
(f)
Removal. A person appointed to the status of
Emergency Radio Operator may be removed by the Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management at any time without cause.
(g)
Duties. It shall be the duty of the Emergency
Radio Operator to coordinate, under the authority of the Municipal
Coordinator of Emergency Management, all radio operations to function
during a state of local, county, state or national emergency operating
within the Township of Burlington, subject to such rules and regulations
promulgated by a superior body governing the emergency at hand. The
Emergency Radio Operator shall comply with all directions given to
him by the Municipal Coordinator of Emergency Management.
(4)
Clerk Typist.
H.
Departmental rules and regulations.
A.
Generally. The Department of Public Works is a major
element of the Township's government designed to bring direct services
to the inhabitants and the taxpayers of the Township of Burlington.
Assigned to the Department of Public Works are the Division of Roads,
Division of Sanitation, Division of Sewer, and the Division of Water.
Through the exercise of their duties, the Department functions to
provide maintenance of roads, collection of trash, and provision of
water and elimination of sewerage. Contained within the Department
are also administrative personnel who see to the proper keeping of
records so that those services which are billed to the inhabitants
and taxpayers are properly billed and subsequently collected. Where
a problem exists dealing with a subject other than police protection,
it in all probability will involve some duty to be performed by the
Public Works Department. Through its proper operation, many municipal
services are performed. The administrative structure for the Department
of Public Works is more particularly described in Schedule II, which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. In addition
to the chart, each office and the personnel have been verbally set
forth in the following material.
B.
Director of the Department of Public Works.
(1)
Public Works Superintendent.
(a)
Appointment. The Director of the Department
of Public Works is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of Council.
(b)
Term. The Director of the Department of Public
Works shall serve during the term of the Mayor appointing him and
until the appointment and qualifications of his successor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Director of the Department
of Public Works shall meet such qualifications deemed appropriate
by the Mayor and Council appointing him.
(d)
Residency. The Director of the Department of
Public Works shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(f)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the event that the Director of the Department of Public Works is absent or disqualified from holding the position, or in any other way the position becomes vacant, it shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of § 20-13.
(h)
The Director's responsibilities include:
[1]
Department head. The Director of the Department
of Public Works shall act as the head of the Department of Public
Works, and in this connection he shall appoint subordinate officers
and employees within the Department, subject to any limitations imposed
by the Charter or general law. Further, the Administrator may, with
the approval of the Mayor, remove such officers and employees subject
to the provisions of the Civil Service Law and contrary Charter or
general law provisions.
[2]
Budget preparation. Assist the Mayor and the Township Administrator in proper preparation of the municipal budget, and in this connection he shall submit to the Mayor in the month of November of each year a budget request for his Department and comply with the remaining provisions of § 20-11H of the chapter.
[3]
Provision of services. It is the duty of the
Director of Public Works to ensure that the Department of Public Works
properly functions to provide the services deemed necessary by the
Mayor and Council for the inhabitants and taxpayers of the community.
[4]
Rule and regulation enforcement. It is the duty
of the Director of the Department of Public Works to enforce all administrative
rules and regulations dealing with questions of policy determined
by the Mayor and Council to be appropriate for the Department of Public
Works.
(i)
Policy formation. The Director of the Department
of the Public Works shall assist the Mayor and the Municipal Administrator
in formulating policies and programs designed to efficiently provide
departmental services to the community.
(2)
Administrative Secretary.
(3)
Secretarial Assistant.
(4)
Clerk Typist.
(5)
Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
(6)
Senior Account Clerk/Typing.
D.
Office of General Supervisor, Public Works.
(1)
General Supervisor, Public Works.
(2)
Senior Mechanic.
(3)
Mechanic.
(4)
Mechanic/Welder.
(5)
Mechanic/Sr. Traffic Maintenance Repairer.
(6)
Mechanic Helper.
(7)
Heavy Equipment Operator.
(8)
Equipment Operator.
(9)
Truck Driver, Heavy.
(10)
Truck Driver.
(11)
Welder.
(12)
Laborer, Heavy.
(13)
Laborer.
(14)
Garage Attendant.
(15)
Supervising Laborer.
(16)
Laborer, Light.
(17)
Sweeper Operator.
(18)
Road Supervisor.
(19)
Supervisor of Roads.
F.
Division of Sewer.
(1)
Chief Sewage Plant Operator.
(2)
Assistant to Chief Sewage Plant Operator.
(3)
Senior Sewage Plant Operator.
(4)
Sewage Plant Operator.
(5)
Sewer Plant Attendant.
(6)
Pumping Station Repairer.
(7)
Truck Driver, Heavy.
(8)
Senior Building Maintenance Worker.
(9)
Truck Driver.
(10)
Laborer.
(11)
Supervising Laborer.
(12)
Laborer, Light.
(13)
Sewage Plant Attendant.
G.
Division of Water.
(1)
Water Superintendent.
[Amended 3-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-011]
(2)
Senior Water Repairer.
(3)
Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator.
(4)
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator.
[Added 4-10-2007 by Ord. No. 07-OR-008]
(5)
Water Treatment Plant Operator.
(6)
Relief Water Treatment Plant Operator.
(7)
Water Repairer.
(8)
Laborer, Heavy.
(9)
Laborer, Heavy.
(10)
Supervising Laborer.
(11)
Laborer, Light.
(12)
Senior Water Plant Operator and Water Repairer.
(13)
Senior Water Plant Operator and Water Repairer with
T-2 and W-2 licenses.
J.
Department rules and regulations.
[Amended 12-28-2004 by Ord. No. 04-OR-027; 5-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06-OR-012; 9-26-2006 by Ord. No. 06-OR-032; 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 06-OR-041; 12-26-2007 by Ord. No. 07-OR-034; 4-22-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-006]
A.
Establishment; mission and purpose.
(1)
There is hereby established a Police Department in
the Township of Burlington, County of Burlington and State of New
Jersey, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 et seq.
This section is intended to ratify the existence and operation of
the Police Department, which has historically operated within and
served the Township of Burlington, and at the same time satisfy the
statutory requirements of the legislation amended in 1981 and 1988,
respectively, and requirements imposed by more recent case law pursuant
to this statute.
(2)
The mission and purpose of said Police Department
is generally to bring police services to all inhabitants and taxpayers
of the Township, and in this connection it shall enforce all laws
which operate within the Township. It is the function of the Police
Department to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect and
arrest offenders against the penal laws and ordinances effective within
the Township, disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblage and preserve
order at all elections and public meetings and assemblages; a further
function is to administer and enforce laws and ordinances to regulate,
direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and the vehicles and persons and to make such rules and regulations
not inconsistent with the Charter, rules, ordinances and general law
for such purpose. Further, the Police Department shall remove all
nuisances in public streets, parks and other public places; inspect
and observe all places of public amusement or assemblage and all places
of business requiring any state or municipal licenses or permits.
In addition, the Police Department shall perform all such duties as
the Township shall by ordinance provide. The Police Department is
a prime provider of services for the inhabitants and taxpayers of
the community.
B.
Composition. Said Police Department shall consist
of:
(1)
One Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer;
(2)
Three Police Lieutenants;
(3)
Eight Police Sergeants;
[Amended 2-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-009]
(4)
Forty patrol officers; and
[Amended 8-27-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-029]
(5)
Such civilian members of the Police Department deemed
necessary by the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer,
with the approval and consent of the Mayor and Township Council, to
provide dispatching services, information technology services, clerical
duties and logistics in support of the Police Department.
(6)
A chaplain or chaplains as deemed necessary by the Director of Public
Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer, to be appointed by the Mayor
upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law
Enforcement Officer, with the approval and consent of the Township
Council.
[Added 12-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-OR-031]
C.
Jurisdiction.
(1)
Said Police Department shall come under the jurisdiction
of the appropriate authority, which position is hereby created pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.
(a)
Said appropriate authority shall be the Township
Municipal Administrator.
(b)
The appropriate authority shall be responsible
directly to the Mayor and Township Council. The Director of Public
Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall be directly responsible
to the appropriate authority/Township Municipal Administrator for
the day-to-day operation of the Police Department pursuant to the
policies established by said appropriate authority.
(c)
The appropriate authority is hereby vested with
the duty of and shall be responsible for the promulgation, adoption,
updating and/or ratification of rules and regulations for police personnel,
which shall be known as the rules and regulations for the Police Department
of the Township of Burlington (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118). The Director
of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall be responsible
to assist the appropriate authority/Township Municipal Administrator
in formulating policies and programs designed to efficiently provide
services to the community.
(2)
Hearing authority.
(a)
In the event of any disciplinary proceedings
in which any period of suspension is sought against any member of
the Police Department of the Township of Burlington below the rank
of Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer, the said
appropriate authority/Township Municipal Administrator or his/her
designee shall serve as the hearing officer and person in charge of
presiding over all such proceedings.
(b)
In the event the appropriate authority/Township
Municipal Administrator designates a hearing authority other than
himself/herself pursuant to the paragraph, and the designated hearing
authority is to be an officer within the Burlington Township Police
Department (e.g., Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer), only a person of greater rank than the person charged may
be so designated for that purpose.
(3)
Charging authority.
(a)
In the event a Burlington Township Police Department
officer is to be charged in a disciplinary action in which any period
of suspension is sought and said employee is subordinate to the rank
of the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer, only
the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer or his
designee may initiate such charges pursuant to powers vested in said
office by this chapter. The Township's civil service appointing authority,
the Township Municipal Administrator, shall countersign any and all
disciplinary complaints in any disciplinary matter in which any period
of suspension is sought on the appropriate civil service form(s).
(b)
Whenever any person, whether police officer,
special counsel, or the appropriate authority, serves in an investigative
capacity, he/she may not thereafter be designated as or serve as the
hearing authority in that same disciplinary action. A charging authority
is not disqualified from also sitting as the hearing authority so
long as he/she has no conflict of interest by virtue of direct personal
involvement in the underlying investigation.
(4)
Appeals.
(a)
Any employee seeking to appeal disciplinary
charges shall do so in writing submitted to the office of the Director
of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Said appeal shall
be filed within five days, not including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,
of the date said charges were served upon said employees.
(b)
The appropriate authority shall schedule a hearing
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, state statute and/or
collective bargaining agreement. A preliminary notice of disciplinary
action served on any employee shall contain the date, time and location
for a prospective hearing as required by statute. That hearing date
may be postponed at the discretion of the hearing authority within
the statutory time lines. Any postponement beyond the statutory thirty-day
time line would generally require a waiver of the thirty-day rule
by the employee and a formal request for said postponement. However,
all employees are put on notice that a failure to submit the required
written request for an appeal would constitute an act of insubordination
and may affect the employee's rights pertaining to said statutory
time lines, the discovery proceedings, as well as other legal rights
and remedies appurtenant thereto.
D.
Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
(1)
Appointment. The Director of Public Safety/Chief Law
Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor upon the advice
and consent of the Council. The Director of Public Safety/Chief Law
Enforcement Officer shall serve during the term of Office of the Mayor
appointing him and until the appointment and qualification of a successor.
The Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall
possess such qualifications deemed necessary by the Mayor appointing
him. The Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall
be a resident of the Township of Burlington. The Director of Public
Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall receive such compensation
as is specifically indicated within the Salary Ordinance of the Township
of Burlington.
E.
Assignment of police employees. The Director of Public
Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall prescribe the assignments
of all police personnel employed by the Township of Burlington to
include both sworn and civilian personnel.
F.
Special Law Enforcement Division.
(1)
Creation of position. In accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8, there is hereby created the position of
special law enforcement officers for the Township of Burlington, County
of Burlington and State of New Jersey. Each special officer appointed
shall be subject to requirements of this chapter and the additional
requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146 et seq.
(2)
Classification and powers. The classifications of
the special law enforcement officers shall be based upon the duties
to be performed by said officers and are established as follows:
(a)
Class one. They are authorized to perform routine
traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties as may be assigned
by the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer or,
in the absence of the Director, another law enforcement officer in
a supervisory capacity designated by the Director to act in his stead.
Class one officers are also authorized to issue summonses for disorderly
persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal
ordinances and violations of N.J.S.A. 39 et seq. The use of firearms
by class one officers is strictly prohibited and no class one officer
shall be assigned any duties which may require the carrying or use
of a firearm.
(b)
Class two. Officers of this class are herewith
authorized to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of
a permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer. They shall
be assigned such powers and duties by the Director of Public Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer or, in the absence of the Director, another
law enforcement officer in a supervisory capacity designated by the
Director to act in his stead. The use of a firearm by an officer of
this class may be authorized only after the officer has been fully
certified as successfully completing training as prescribed by the
Police Training Commission established within the Department of Law
and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey.
(3)
Compliance with other ordinances governing operations
and discipline within the Police Department. All duly appointed special
law enforcement officers shall be subject to the rules and regulations
governing the Police Department of the Township as adopted by the
appropriate authority, including by description, but not limited to,
the Standard Operating Procedure Police Manual of the Township of
Burlington.
(4)
Term of appointment. Special law enforcement officers
shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term not to exceed one year,
which appointment shall be made at the annual reorganization meeting
or at such other times as the Mayor deems it necessary to make such
appointments. In no event shall any appointment carry a term beyond
the end of the calendar year of the year in which said appointment
is made.
(5)
Compensation. Compensation for each class of special
law enforcement officers shall be established annually through the
Municipal Salary and Wage Ordinance.
(6)
Limitations on number of officers. The number of special
law enforcement officers employed by the Township of Burlington shall
be limited as follows:
(7)
Residency requirement.
(a)
No special law enforcement officer shall be
appointed to a position with the Township of Burlington unless that
officer shall be a resident of the said Township.
(b)
Special law enforcement officers who reside
in the State of New Jersey and have previously served with the Burlington
Township Police Department as full-time officers and have retired
in good standing are exempt from having to reside within Burlington
Township.
(8)
Term of appointment. Special officers of the first
and second class shall be appointed annually for a term of one year,
and the appointment may be revoked by the Director of Public Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer for cause after adequate hearing. Special
officers so appointed shall not be members of the police force.
(9)
Training course: firearms. No special officer shall
commence his duties until he has completed the training as required
under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.11, or as amended from time to time.
(10)
Hours of employment or assigned to duty. The Director
of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer may assign one class
two special officer to perform authorized duties not to exceed 30
hours per week. All other special officers of the first and second
class will be limited to 20 hours per week.
G.
H.
Monthly reports to the appropriate authority. The
Director of Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall submit monthly
reports to the appropriate authority in such form as shall be prescribed
by said authority on the operation of the force during the preceding
month and make such other reports as may be requested by said appropriate
authority.
I.
Policies established by the Director of Director of
Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer to govern day-to-day operations:
(1)
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Director of Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer shall be directly responsible to the appropriate
authority for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations thereof
and he shall, "...pursuant to policies established by the appropriate
authority," perform his assigned duties.
(2)
Therefore, the Director of Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer shall issue whatever operations orders, general orders or
standard operating policies that he/she deems appropriate and necessary
for the operation of the Department.
J.
Emergency directives. Nothing herein contained shall
infringe upon or limit the power or duty of the Director of Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer to act to provide for the health, safety or
welfare of the municipality in an emergency situation through special
emergency directives (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118; 40A:14-146.9).
K.
Power vested in the Office of Director of Public Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer. The Director of Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer for the Township of Burlington, pursuant to policies promulgated
by the appropriate authority, shall:
(1)
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of
the Police Department and any special emergency directive for the
disposition and discipline of the Department and its members and officers;
(2)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the Police Department;
(3)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members
and officers;
(4)
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary
for the efficient operation of the Police Department to be exercised
under the direction and control of the Director of Safety/Chief Law
Enforcement Officer; and
(5)
Report at least monthly to the Mayor, in such form
as shall be prescribed, on the operation of the Police Department
during the preceding month and make such reports as may be requested
by the Mayor (N.J.S.A.40A:14-118).
L.
Extra-duty assignments. The Burlington Township Police
Department shall be regulated in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the provisions set forth below.
[Amended 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-032; 12-22-2009 by Ord. No.
09-OR-029; 12-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-044; 12-10-2019 by Ord. No.
2019-OR-045; 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-OR-001; 4-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-OR-008]
(1)
The Township wishes to assist persons and entities
by, under certain circumstances, allowing them to employ the services
of off-duty Township police officers in Burlington Township in compliance
with New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines, statutes, and Police
Department rules and regulations. Any person or entity wishing to
receive police services may arrange to receive services within the
Township through the office of the Director of Public Safety/Chief
Law Enforcement Officer. Such person should notify the Director of
Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer, in writing, of the specific
nature of the services desired at least 15 days before such services
are required, unless exigent circumstances exist. All requests shall
be subject to the availability of personnel, as shall be determined
by the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer, and
officers shall be assigned at such times as will not interfere with
the efficient performance of regularly scheduled or emergency duty.
(2)
The Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer shall administer all activities and maintain financial files
pursuant to this section. All requests for additional police services
will be finalized in a written agreement provided by the Director
of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer's office. The agreement
will specify the duration of the police services to be provided, a
termination date when the police services will be completed and a
modification clause.
(3)
All fees for police services will be collected by
the Burlington Township Police Department, in full, prior to the delivery
of such services. The fees shall be based on hourly rates as established
annually. Such rates shall include the hourly rates of the officers
working, plus a sum representing a reasonable approximation of the
administrative cost, overhead and out-of-pocket expenses to the Township
for providing the service. All payments of such services shall be
made payable to the Township of Burlington.
(4)
Upon completion of each work assignment, the Director
of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer shall forward a summary
of the assignment to the Director of Finance for payment. Upon receipt
of proof of extra-duty services, the Director of Finance shall disburse
payments to those officers who worked the extra-duty assignments,
the amount earned by those officers based on the established rate,
less administrative costs, during the next pay period. Standard rates,
and rates for public and charitable organizations, shall be established
by resolution and the schedule of rates shall be available in the
Township Clerk's office.
(5)
All police officers providing extra-duty services
pursuant to this section shall function under the control and supervision
of the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement Officer in
his capacity as Administrator of Burlington Township Police Department.
The Burlington Township Police Department and its employees will maintain
all employment rights while assigned to work extra-duty details and
will operate under the mandates of Department rules and regulations.
(6)
Notwithstanding any other provisions set forth above, Public Service Electric and Gas Company shall be exempt from the provision set forth in Subsection L(3) which requires advance payment in full prior to the delivery of extra-duty assignment services.
(7)
For commercial persons and entities, the Township may choose to utilize
a private vendor to administer and perform the function of contracting
for the employment of off-duty police officers and for their payment
in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the Township.
The private vendor will be compensated by a fee set forth in the contract
which fee will be an additional charge to be paid by the person or
entity engaging the off-duty police services.
M.
Police Department rules and regulations and police
manual.
(1)
The appropriate authority/Township Municipal Administrator, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, is hereby authorized to update, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the governing of the Police Department and for the discipline of its members with a view to making the Police Department and all members thereof efficient, vigilant and effective in the service of the Township of Burlington. Said rules and regulations will be in manual form and shall be called the "Rules and Regulations of the Police Department for the Township of Burlington" and shall govern the conduct of and be binding upon the entire membership of said Police Department, including the Director and all subordinates as listed in Subsection A of this section.
(2)
The rules and regulations shall be distributed in
manual form as follows: A serialized copy will be issued to and signed
for by each employee of the Police Department for the Township of
Burlington. A copy will be maintained by the Township Clerk for the
personnel designated as special officers and to provide public access
to same.
(3)
All members and employees who are assigned a manual
shall be responsible for its maintenance and care. Said manuals shall
remain the property of the Township of Burlington, County of Burlington,
State of New Jersey, and upon separation from police service, each
person is bound to return the same. Each person will be responsible
for the security of his/her manual, and the loss of the same will
constitute neglect of duty and will result in disciplinary action.
All manuals shall be kept current, and supplementary pages concerning
additions, revisions or amendments shall be promptly and properly
inserted. No Police Department new rules and regulations will be inserted
as part of this manual unless and until properly assimilated by the
appropriate authority.
(4)
Each police officer and each civilian employee is
duty-bound to thoroughly familiarize himself/herself with the provisions
of the Police Manual. Failure to comply shall be considered neglect
of duty.
(5)
In the event neglect of duty is charged against a
member for failure to observe the rules and regulations or Department
procedures or orders, ignorance of any provisions of this manual will
not be accepted as an excuse.
N.
Police chaplain.
[Added 12-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-OR-031]
(1)
One or more persons may be appointed as a chaplain. Such person shall
be an ordained clergyperson in good standing in the religious body
from which he or she shall be selected.
(2)
A chaplain shall serve without salary or other compensation under
the direction of the Director of Public Safety/Chief Law Enforcement
Officer and shall not be required to be a Township resident.
(3)
The term of a chaplain shall be one calendar year commencing on January
1, or if appointed subsequent to January 1, for the remainder of the
year of appointment. A chaplain may be removed by the Director of
Public Safety with or without cause and without a hearing.
(4)
The duties of a police chaplain shall include:
(a)
Knowledge of the Police Manual and participation in training
related to the duties of a chaplain.
(b)
Assisting in providing notification of emergencies, serious
injuries or death, in accordance with Police Department policy and
practice, to family members or other persons entitled to notice.
(c)
Visit sick or injured police personnel.
(d)
Attend and participate in funerals of present and former members
of the Police Department.
(e)
Insofar as he or she may have sufficient training, provide counseling
to members of the Police Department.
(f)
Conduct and/or participate in memorial services.
(g)
Attendance at functions such as graduations, promotions and
awards to members of the Police Department.
(h)
Insofar as he or she may have sufficient training, assist in
programs and counseling targeted at youthful offenders.
(i)
Assist in furthering community outreach and relations with the
public.
(j)
Assist in the development of programs to encourage departmental
morale.
A.
General provisions.
(1)
The Department of Finance is a departmental-level
organization designed to provide the control function required within
the Township government as set forth within N.J.S.A. 40:69A-48. It
shall be the duty of this Department and all personnel contained within
it to enforce legal provisions requiring an encumbrance system for
budget operation, to enforce the legal provisions which require that
expenditures occur only as called for within this chapter, and to
provide for the pre-audit of all claims and demands on the municipality
prior to their payment. In addition, this Department shall establish
procedures to ensure that all payments made out of any public funds
be by individual warrants and to generally see that all financial
regulations promulgated by the Division of Local Finance, or its successor
agency, are enforced. In this connection, where irregularities are
discovered, it shall be the duty of this Department and any personnel
contained here to report to the Township Auditor their suspicions
and findings. Through this exercise of seasoned judgment, it is hoped
that the control function required by statute will occur and that
efficient and financially sound procedures will be instilled.
(2)
The administrative structure for the Department of
Finance is more particularly described in Schedule IV which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference. In addition to the chart,
each office and the personnel within the office have been verbally
set forth in the following material.
B.
Office of Director of Department of Finance.
(1)
Chief Financial Officer.
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of this section (Ord. No.
89-OR-009) is to create the position of Chief Financial Officer in
compliance with requirements established by Chapter 110, Public Laws
of New Jersey, 1988, also known as the Municipal Finance Officers
Certification Bill (Senate Bill No. 397), as signed into Law on August
22, 1988 by the Governor.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et
seq.
(b)
Creation of position. There is hereby established
by the governing body of the Township of Burlington, State of New
Jersey, the position of Chief Financial Officer, who shall be under
the general supervision of the governing body and under the specific
direction of the Administrative and Executive Council Department Head
and shall serve as Municipal Financial Officer.
(c)
Designation of position. The Township of Burlington
designates the Township Treasurer as the Chief Financial Officer.
(d)
Powers and duties. The Chief Financial Officer
shall carry out the responsibilities set forth under N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-26
et seq., with respect to fiscal administration in local governments,
and will serve as the Director of Department of Finance.
(2)
Municipal Finance Officer.
(a)
Appointment. The Municipal Finance Officer shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council.
(b)
Term. The Municipal Finance Officer shall serve
during the term of the office of the Mayor appointing him and until
the appointment and qualification of his successor.
(c)
Qualifications. A person appointed to the position
of Municipal Finance Officer shall, prior to appointment, obtain from
the Director of the Division of Local Finance or its successor agency
a certification as a municipal finance officer. In this connection,
the applicant shall present to the Director of the Division of Local
Finance or its successor agency a written application on forms provided
by the Division of Local Finance or its successor agency showing that
the applicant is not less than 21 years of age, is a citizen of the
United States, is of good moral character, and has obtained a certificate
or diploma issued after at least four years of study at an approved
secondary school or has received an academic education considered
and accepted by the Commissioner of Education of the State of New
Jersey as fully equivalent and has graduated from a four-year course
at a college of recognized standing with a major course of study in
business administration, accounting or such related subjects, or is
otherwise qualified through the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.2.
Every applicant shall also furnish proof that he has received certificates
indicating satisfactory completion of or has been the instructor of
complete training courses in municipal current fund accounting, municipal
capital and trust fund accounting, municipal utility fund accounting,
municipal budget preparation and control and principles of financial
management, or such other training courses as are certified as their
equivalent by Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey,
and approved by the Division of Local Finance or its successor agency.
Notwithstanding the qualifications established above, a municipal
finance officer certificate shall be issued to a person who is licensed
as a registered municipal accountant in the State of New Jersey, who
shall make application as required by the Director of the Division
of Local Finance or its successor agency and who shall in addition
provide the proofs as are required under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.4. The
Municipal Finance Officer may not be a member of the governing body
of the Township of Burlington.
(d)
Residency. The Municipal Finance Officer shall
be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(f)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the event that there is a vacancy in the position of Municipal Finance Officer or in the event that the Municipal Finance Officer is absent, disabled or disqualified for whatever reason, the Mayor shall have the power to designate an Acting Municipal Finance Officer pursuant to § 20-13 of this chapter to act in the place of the Municipal Finance Officer, and any action taken by that person shall be deemed the official act of the Municipal Finance Officer.
(h)
Duties. The Municipal Finance Officer shall:
[1]
Act as Director of the Department of Finance,
and in this connection he shall appoint subordinate officers and employees
within the Department, subject to any limitations imposed by the Charter
or general law. Further, the Municipal Finance Officer may, with the
approval of the Mayor, remove such officers and employees, subject
to the provisions of the Civil Service Law and contrary Charter or
general law provisions.
[2]
Enforce policy determinations made by the Mayor
and the provisions of any ordinance or resolution duly adopted by
the Mayor and/or Council of the Township.
[3]
Enforce the laws of the State of New Jersey
as they pertain to operations within his Department and, in addition,
ensure that all procedures required by the Division of Local Finance
or its successor agency in the management of financial affairs within
the community are strictly adhered to.
[4]
Perform such other duties as the Mayor shall
direct.
(3)
Clerk Typist.
C.
Office of the Township Treasurer.
(1)
Township Treasurer.
(a)
Appointment. The Township Treasurer shall be
appointed by the Director of the Department of Finance.
(b)
Term. The Township Treasurer shall be appointed
for a term of one year commencing on January 1 of the year of initial
appointment and running until December 31 of that year.
(c)
Qualifications. The Township Treasurer shall
demonstrate a thorough knowledge of municipal financial matters in
a capacity to provide the control functions required by N.J.S.A. 40:69A-48.
In addition, the Municipal Treasurer shall possess such other qualifications
deemed necessary by the Director of the Department of Finance to carry
on the duties of the position of Municipal Treasurer.
(d)
Residency. The Municipal Treasurer shall be
a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(e)
Compensation. The Treasurer shall receive such
compensation as is specified within the Salary Ordinance of the Township
of Burlington for the position of Township Treasurer.
(f)
Absence, disqualification, or vacancy. In the
event there is a vacancy in the position of Township Treasurer or
in the event the Township Treasurer is absent, disabled or disqualified
for whatever reason, the Director of the Department of Finance shall
have the power to designate an Acting Treasurer to act in the place
of the Township Treasurer, and any action taken by this person shall
be deemed the official act of the Township Treasurer.
(g)
Tenure. The Township Treasurer shall be entitled
to receive tenure in accordance with the procedural and legal requirements
specified under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-152.
(h)
Duties. It shall be the duty of the Township
Treasurer to:
[1]
Act as the head of the office of the Township
Treasurer and supervise all personnel contained within this office.
[2]
Sign all warrants drawn on the Treasury.
[3]
Superintend all fiscal concerns of the municipality
and report to the Mayor and Council upon request.
[4]
See to the keeping of all separate accounts
of all municipal appropriations to each department.
[5]
Suggest plans to the Director of the Department
of Finance for the better management of municipal finances.
[6]
Audit accounts of officers removed or unable
to continue in office.
[7]
Have control or see to the control of fiscal
matters of all departments and require from all officers an account
of all municipal moneys and properties.
[8]
Report or see to the reporting of all defaults,
delinquencies, or official misconduct to the Township Auditor and
the Mayor and Council.
[9]
Examine, review and pre-audit all vouchers submitted
as a claim against the municipality to determine their propriety and
procedural correctness.
(2)
Deputy Municipal Department Head/Municipal Treasurer.
(3)
Assistant Municipal Treasurer.
(4)
Clerk Bookkeeper.
(5)
Clerk Typist.
(6)
Senior Account Clerk, Typist.
D.
Departmental rules and regulations.
[Amended 2-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-OR-003]
A.
Generally. The Department of Law shall consist of
the Office of Township Solicitor and Prosecutor. The Township Solicitor
shall act as the Director of the Department of Law.
B.
Office of Township Solicitor.
(1)
Generally. The Office of Township Solicitor shall
be the Director of the Department of Law within the government of
the Township. The Township Solicitor shall be the legal advisor to
the Mayor and Council and to all administrative courts and agencies
appointed by the Mayor and/or Council, except as may otherwise be
provided by law in the ordinances of the Township of Burlington. The
Township Solicitor shall prosecute and defend actions by and against
the Township and every department, board or agency thereof appointed
by the Mayor and/or Council in accordance with law.
(2)
Appointment. The Township Solicitor shall be appointed
as the Director of the Department of Law by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of Council.
(3)
Term. The Township Solicitor shall serve during the
term of the Office of the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment
and qualification of his successor.
(4)
Qualifications. The person appointed Township Solicitor
shall be a licensed attorney within the State of New Jersey and possess
such other qualifications of ability and experience which the Mayor
and Council shall deem necessary to perform the duties of his office.
(5)
Residency. The Township Solicitor need not be a resident
of the Township of Burlington.
(6)
Compensation. The Township Solicitor shall receive
such compensation and reasonable fees and charges for his legal services
as are provided for under this chapter and the written agreement between
the Township Solicitor and the Township.
(7)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the event
there is a vacancy in the Office of Township Solicitor, or in the
event that the Township Solicitor is absent, disabled or disqualified,
or for whatever reason, the Mayor shall have the power to designate
an Acting Township Solicitor, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter,
to act in place of the Township Solicitor.
(8)
Removal. The Township Solicitor may be removed from
office by the Mayor or by the Township Council in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter.
(9)
Duties. The Township Solicitor shall be the legal
advisor to the Mayor, Council and to all administrative board and
agencies appointed by the Mayor and/or Council, except as may otherwise
be provided by law or the ordinances of the Township of Burlington.
The Township Solicitor shall prosecute and defend actions by and against
the Township and every department, board or agency thereof appointed
by the Mayor and/or Council in accordance with law. In furtherance
of these powers, and without limitation, he shall:
(a)
Act as the Director of the Department of Law
and employ such personnel as are deemed necessary to carry on the
duties prescribed for the Office of Township Solicitor and as Director
of Department of Law, which shall include, but not be limited to,
the engagement of Special Counsel as may be required, which appointment
of Special Counsel shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor and
Township Council.
(b)
Advise the Council as to the form and sufficiency
of all ordinances and resolutions, and advise the Mayor and Council
as to the sufficiency of all Township actions prior to their occurrence.
(c)
Prepare, review and/or approve all contracts,
deeds, documents and instruments prior to the execution thereof by
or on behalf of the Township.
(d)
Conduct appeals from orders, decisions or judgments
affecting any interest of the Township, as may be directed by the
Mayor and/or Council.
(e)
Subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council,
have the power to enter into any agreement, compromise or settlement
in any litigation in which the Township is involved.
(f)
Render opinions, in writing, upon any questions
of law submitted to him by the Mayor and/or Council with respect to
their official powers, duties or the powers and duties of any officer,
department, board or agency of the Township.
(g)
Maintain a record of all actions, suits and
proceedings and matters which relate to the Township's interest, and
report thereof from time to time as the Mayor and/or Council may require.
(h)
Attend all meetings of the Council and its committees
when requested.
(i)
Render advice to any department head, professional
appointee, board or agency of the Township.
(j)
Perform and possess such other different functions,
powers and duties as may be provided for in the ordinances and resolutions
of the Township, state statute, administrative rule or regulation
or any other provision of law.
(10)
Records and papers. All papers, documents and memoranda,
plans, specifications and reports, and all materials relating to the
administration of the Office of Township Solicitor shall be and remain
the property of the Township of Burlington. The Township Solicitor,
upon termination or expiration of his term in accordance with other
sections of this chapter, shall immediately surrender to his successor
all such property with a written consent to use all such materials
in the best interests of the Township of Burlington. Further, it is
hereby provided that, upon termination or expiration of the terms
set forth within this chapter, the service required to be performed
pursuant to any written contract or under the provisions of this chapter
or under any authorization by the Mayor or Council shall be deemed
terminated and no further compensation shall be forthcoming except
for actual services rendered to the effective date of termination
or expiration.
(11)
Authorization of work. The Mayor and Council shall
have the power to authorize work by the Township Solicitor to the
extent that there are funds appropriated for this service.
(12)
Special Counsel. Upon the advice of the Township Solicitor,
and to the extent that the funds are available, the Mayor with the
consent of Council may appoint Special Counsel to assist with the
representation of the Township on matters of a complex or specialized
matter or where the Township Solicitor may have a conflict of interest.
All such arrangements shall be pursuant to a written contract pursuant
to the provisions of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Subsection 2:6-6.3,
Office of Administrative Counsel, which immediately followed this
subsection, was repealed 2-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-OR-003.
C.
Township Prosecutor.
(1)
Generally. It is the responsibility of the Township
Prosecutor to enforce through criminal prosecutions the laws of the
State of New Jersey applicable to the Township of Burlington not otherwise
enforceable either by the Attorney General or the County Prosecutor.
With regard to this activity, the Township Prosecutor as a departmental
legal officer shall meet from time to time with the Mayor and advise
the Mayor on the condition of law enforcement practices within the
Township of Burlington and make such specific recommendations as he
deems necessary for the implementation of appropriate law enforcement
techniques to ensure proper apprehension and prosecution of criminal
offenders.
(2)
Appointment. The Township Prosecutor shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council.
(3)
Term. The Township Prosecutor shall serve for a term
of one year from the date of his or her appointment.
[Amended 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-OR-014]
(4)
Qualifications. The person appointed as Township Prosecutor
shall be a licensed attorney within the State of New Jersey and possess
such other qualifications of ability and experience which the Mayor
and Council shall deem necessary to perform the duties of his office.
(5)
Residency. The Township Prosecutor need not be a resident
of the Township of Burlington.
(6)
Compensation. The Township Prosecutor shall be compensated
in accordance with the agreed-upon terms set forth in his or her annual
professional services contract.
[Amended 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-OR-014]
(7)
Vacancy. A vacancy in the office of the Township Prosecutor
shall be filled by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council
for the remainder of the term.
[Amended 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-OR-014]
(8)
Removal. The Township Prosecutor may be removed as
are other appointees pursuant to the provisions of the ordinances
of the Township of Burlington and the statutes of the State of New
Jersey.
(9)
Duties. It is the duty of the Township Prosecutor to prosecute on behalf of the Township of Burlington all crimes and offenses cognizable before the Municipal Court of the Township of Burlington, including violations of the motor vehicle and traffic laws (N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 et seq.); violations of fish and game laws (N.J.S.A. 23:1-2); violations of the ordinances of the Township of Burlington; violations of the Disorderly Persons Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:169-3 et seq.); violations of Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 44 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated entitled “Poor;” violations of Chapter 6 of Title 9 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, entitled “Children;” and offenses of the lesser grade or degree than a misdemeanor or to which no indictment by grand jury is required. In addition to the specific references contained herein, the Township Prosecutor shall:
[Amended 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025]
(a)
Meet from time to time with local enforcement
agents within the Township of Burlington and properly advise them
on procedures and practices to bring about proper enforcement of the
law operative within the Township of Burlington.
(b)
Advise the Mayor and the Township Council as
to procedures and practices designed to bring about proper enforcement
of the laws within the community.
(c)
Perform such other duties as state statute,
Township ordinances or administrative rules and regulations may provide.
A.
Generally. The Department of Engineering contains
the office of the Township Engineer and the office of the Township
Surveyor. It is the function of this Department to provide engineering
services required by the municipality and the Planning Board. The
departmental-level organization operates directly under the supervision
of the Mayor and shall provide assistance to all departments, boards
and agencies not otherwise employing engineering services to ensure
that proper engineering criteria is supplied before a policy determination
is made. In this connection, the Township Engineer shall provide a
myriad of services to all elements of the Township government when
directed by either the Mayor or the Township Council.
B.
Office of the Director of the Department of Engineering.
(1)
Township Engineer.
(a)
Appointment. The Township Engineer shall be
appointed by the Mayor upon the advice and consent of Council.
(b)
Term. The Township Engineer shall serve during
the term of the office of the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment
and qualification of his successor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Township Engineer shall
be a licensed professional civil engineer within the State of New
Jersey and possess such other qualifications of ability and experience
which the Mayor and Council shall deem necessary to perform the duties
of his office.
(d)
Compensation. The Township Engineer shall receive such compensation for engineering services as is provided for under Article IX of this chapter.
(e)
Residency. The Township Engineer need not be
a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(g)
Duties. The Township Engineer shall be the engineering
advisor to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Burlington and
to all its departments except as may be otherwise provided by law
or this chapter. He shall, in execution of his duties, perform all
engineering services required on behalf of the Township and every
department therein. In furtherance of their powers, but without limitation
thereto, he shall:
[1]
Act as Director of the Department of Engineering,
and in this connection he shall appoint subordinate officers and employees
within this Department, subject to any limitation imposed by the Charter
or general law. Further, the Director of the Department of Engineering
may, with the approval of the Mayor, remove such officers and employees,
subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Law and contrary Charter
or general law provisions.
[2]
Perform administrative and engineering work
in the investigation, design, construction and maintenance of all
public works projects.
[3]
Supervise the preparation of such surveys of
either a topographical property line or construction nature as may
be required by the Township of Burlington.
[4]
Prepare and supervise the preparation of such
plans, sketches and blueprints as may be required by the Mayor and/or
the Township Council of the Township of Burlington.
[5]
Supervise the maintenance of a water and sewer
map in accordance with the standard as are prescribed by law.
[6]
Supervise the maintenance of a road map in accordance
with standards as are established by law.
[7]
Perform all duties as may be required of a municipal
engineer by state statute.
[8]
Attend all regular, special and adjourned meetings
of the Township Council and Planning Board as he may be required to
attend by the Township Council, Mayor and Planning Board.
[9]
Supervise and provide the engineering calculations,
specifications and expertise required for the purchase of materials
and equipment as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[10]
Perform such professional services as may be
required in connection with any capital improvement program, as designated
by the Mayor and the Township Council.
[11]
Be responsible for all work in connection with
the construction, reconstruction and repair of all Township roads.
[12]
Be responsible for general administration of
contracts with third parties performing work for the Township in such
instances as he may be directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[13]
Perform such consulting and professional services
as may be required by the Burlington Township Planning Board and as
are designated as the responsibility of the Municipal Engineer in
both the Burlington Township Subdivision Ordinance and Burlington
Township Zoning Ordinance.[1]
[14]
In the performance of his duties or while acting
as a Township Official, the Township Engineer shall in all ways coordinate
his activities with and through the Mayor. The Mayor shall at all
times be responsible for the coordination of the Engineer's activities
described above with any other department, office, bureau, board or
agency so that proper information and action may be taken to ensure
proper compliance with the ordinances of the Township of Burlington.
(h)
Records and papers.
[1]
All papers, documents, memorandum, plans, specifications
and reports and all materials relating to the administration of the
Office of the Township Engineer shall be and remain the property of
the Township of Burlington. The Township Engineer shall, upon termination
or expiration of his term as Township Engineer, forthwith surrender
to his successor all such materials to the best interest of the Township
of Burlington.
(2)
Assistant Township Engineer.
(a)
Appointment. The Assistant Township Engineer
shall be appointed by the Township Engineer upon the advice and consent
of the Mayor.
(b)
Qualifications. There shall be an Assistant
Township Engineer of the Township who shall be a graduate engineer
holding a baccalaureate engineering degree from an accredited engineering
college and/or university and be eligible to be licensed in the State
of New Jersey. He shall:
[1]
Possess such other qualifications of ability
and experience which the Township Engineer, the Mayor and the Township
Council shall deem necessary to perform the duties of his office.
(c)
Duties.
[1]
The Assistant Township Engineer shall work under and be directly responsible to the Township Engineer and shall perform such duties as are required of an Assistant Engineer and any and all duties of the Township Engineer as outlined in § 20-42B(1)(g) and shall also perform other duties required of him in any of the ordinances of the Township of Burlington in the County of Burlington and State of New Jersey now effective or to become effective hereafter.
[2]
In the absence of the Township Engineer, the
Assistant Township Engineer shall be designated as acting Township
Engineer and shall perform all the duties of the Township Engineer
as permitted by law.
(d)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy.
[1]
In the event that there is a vacancy in the position of Township Engineer and Assistant Engineer, or in the event that the Township Engineer and Assistant Township Engineer are absent, disabled or disqualified for whatever reason, the Mayor shall have the power to designate an Acting Township Engineer and Assistant Township Engineer pursuant to § 20-13 of this chapter to act in the place of said Township Engineer and Assistant Township Engineer, and any action taken by these persons shall be deemed the official action of the Township Engineer and Assistant Township Engineer.
(3)
Public Works Inspector.
(a)
There shall be a Public Works Inspector in the
Department of Engineering, who shall have the following qualifications:
[1]
Formal and other education and training showing
the attainment of the level represented by graduation from high school.
[2]
Three years' experience in responsible supervision
of construction, repair and maintenance work.
[3]
Wide knowledge of the accepted practices and
proper procedures used in the construction, maintenance and repair
of streets, sewers, water installations, sanitation and other public
works facilities; of the proper methods of making inspections and
investigations; of handling complaints tactfully and promptly; and
of keeping records and files.
[4]
Ability to apply local ordinances, resolutions
and codes relating to public works to specific cases; to note and
correctly appraise significant facts and conditions in making inspections;
to observe prescribed inspection procedures; to take and maintain
a firm and correct stand when controversies arise; to prepare reports;
and to give suitable instructions.
[5]
Be in good health and free from disabling physical
and mental defects which would prevent proper performance of his duties.
[6]
Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
[7]
Ability to read engineering plans, to interpret
same and have the ability to convey the information on the plans to
others.
(b)
Duties.
[1]
Under the direction and supervision of the Township
Engineer, give suitable instructions; make periodic inspections of
new street, sewer, water, and other new public works construction;
see that proper procedures are being followed, that reasonable standards
of workmanship and output are maintained and that desired objectives
are achieved; receive complaints and recommend proper remedial action;
prepare reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations;
keep needed records and files.
[2]
Do related works as required.
(4)
Special consultant.
(a)
Whenever the Township Engineer deems the interest
of the Township so to require, the Township Engineer may, with the
approval of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Burlington, appoint
special consultants to assist him in carrying on the prescribed duties
of the Office of Township Engineer.
[1]
Upon termination of the special consultant's
services or upon the expiration of his term of office, the special
consultant shall be deemed no longer entitled to receive compensation
for any work previously assigned to him. The special consultant shall
only at that point be entitled to compensation for actual services
rendered to the point of termination or expiration.
[2]
The Mayor and/or Township Council shall have
the power to authorize work by the special consultant to the extent
that there are funds appropriated for this service. The Mayor shall
request, prior to authorizing, the cost estimate from the special
consultant and, where the cost estimate exceeds $2,500, said estimate
shall be reduced to a written form and presented to the Township Council
prior to authorization of the work by the Mayor.
(5)
Administrative Secretary.
(6)
Secretarial Assistant.
(7)
Engineering Aide.
(8)
Drafting Technician.
(9)
Draftsperson/Public Works Inspector.
(10)
Drafting Technician/Public Works Inspector, Grade
III.
(11)
Drafting Technician/Public Works Inspector, Grade
II.
(12)
Drafting Technician/Public Works Inspector, Grade
I.
(13)
Principal Engineering Aide.
(14)
Assistant Engineer (Civil).
A.
Generally. The Department of Licensing and Inspection
is created to place within a department-level organization the inspection
personnel of the Township of Burlington. Contained within the Department
of Licensing and Inspection are those officers who have responsibilities
to enforce the Uniform Construction Code applicable to the community.
In addition, the Department has been assigned those personnel who
have administrative and enforcement duties under the Municipal Land
Use Law of the State of New Jersey. It is hoped that by creating a
department-level organization to contain these two important Township
functions, the Township, its citizens and applicants seeking to build
within the Township can look to one level of organization within the
community to achieve both the right to build and proper enforcement
of the regulations controlling building.
B.
Director of the Department of Licensing and Inspection.
(1)
Director.
(a)
Appointment. The Director of the Department
of Licensing and Inspection is appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of Council.
(b)
Term. The Director of the Department of Licensing
and Inspection shall serve during the term of the Mayor appointing
him until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Director of the Department
of Licensing and Inspection shall meet such qualifications deemed
appropriate by the Mayor and Council appointing him.
(d)
Residency. The Director of the Department of
Licensing and Inspection shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(f)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the event that the Director of the Department of Licensing and Inspection is absent or disqualified from holding the position, or in any other way the position becomes vacant, it shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of § 20-13 of this chapter.
(h)
Duties. The Director of the Department of Licensing
and Inspection shall:
[1]
Department head. The Director of the Department
of Licensing and Inspection, and in this connection he shall appoint
subordinate officers and employees within the Department, subject
to any limitations imposed by the Charter or general law. Further,
the Director may, with the approval of the Mayor, remove such officers
and employees, subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Law
and contrary Charter or general law provisions.
[2]
Budget preparation. Assist the Mayor and the Township Administrator in the proper preparation of the municipal budget, and in this connection he shall submit to the Mayor in the month of November of each year a budget request for his Department in compliance with the remaining provisions of § 20-11H of this chapter.
[3]
Provision of services. It is the duty of the
Director of the Department of Licensing and Inspection to ensure that
the Department properly functions to provide the services deemed necessary
by the Mayor and Council for the inhabitants and taxpayers of the
community.
[4]
Rule and regulation enforcement. It is the duty
of the Director of the Department of Licensing and Inspection to enforce
all administrative rules and regulations dealing with questions of
policy determined by the Mayor and Council to be appropriate for the
Department of Licensing and Inspection.
[5]
Policy formation. The Director of the Department
of Licensing and Inspection shall assist the Mayor and Township Administrator
in formulating policies and programs designed to efficiently provide
departmental services in the community.
(2)
Administrative Secretary.
(3)
Secretarial Assistant.
(4)
Senior Clerk Stenographer.
(5)
Senior Account Clerk (Typing).
(6)
Account Clerk (Typing).
(7)
Clerk Typist.
C.
Office of Licensing and Inspection.
(1)
Construction Code Official.
(2)
Acting Construction Code Official.
(3)
Building Subcode Official.
(4)
Building Subcode Official/Building Inspector.
[Added 6-26-2007 by Ord. No. 07-OR-021]
(5)
Assistant to the Building Inspector.
(6)
Health Inspector. (Note: Health Inspector services
performed by the Township of Burlington are governed by a contract
between the County Department of Health and the local municipality
wherein the County Department of Health is specified as the Health
Officer in the Township of Burlington.)
(7)
Plumbing Subcode Official.
(9)
Housing Inspector.
(10)
Fire Protection Subcode Official.
(11)
Fire Protection Inspector.
(12)
Electrical Subcode Official. (Note: The Electrical
Subcode Enforcement and Inspection services are to be performed in
the Township of Burlington pursuant to an off-site contract issued
by the Township Council of the Township of Burlington whereby the
contractee is specified as the Electrical Subcode Official in the
Township of Burlington.)
(13)
Elevator Subcode Official.
(14)
Elevator Inspector/Part Time.
(15)
Plumbing Inspector/Building Inspector.
(16)
Technical Assistant to the Construction Code Official.
(17)
Permit Clerk/Typing.
(18)
Student Assistant.
(19)
Code Enforcement Officer Trainee (part-time position).
[Added 2-25-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-OR-002]
A.
Generally. The Department of Purchasing and Property
is created to place within a department-level organization the purchasing
and property personnel of the Township of Burlington.
B.
Office of the Director of Department of Purchasing
and Property.
(1)
Director of the Department of Purchasing and Property.
(a)
Appointment. The Director of Purchasing and
Property shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of Council.
(b)
Term. The Director of the Department of Purchasing
and Property shall serve during the term of the office of the Mayor
appointing him and until the appointment and qualification of his
successor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Director of Purchasing and
Property shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of municipal purchasing
matters in a capacity to administer the Local Public Contracts Law,
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. In addition, the Director of Purchasing
and Property shall possess such other qualifications as are deemed
necessary by the Mayor and Council appointing him.
(d)
Residency. The Director of the Department of
Purchasing and Property shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
(f)
Absence, disqualification or vacancy. In the event that the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Property is unavailable to perform his duties because of absence or disqualification or for any other reason the office shall be deemed vacant and it should be filled in accordance with the provisions of § 20-13.
(h)
Procedure. Except as herein provided, it shall
be unlawful for any Township officer, officers or employees to make
any contract within the purview of this chapter other than through
the Purchasing Department, and any purchase ordered or contract made
contrary to the provisions hereof shall not be approved by the Township
Purchasing Agent and the Township shall not be bound thereby. Emergency
purchases and contracts may be made pursuant to the procedures of
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6. Under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, the Director of Purchasing
and Property shall be considered as the "contracting agent" and the
Township Administrator shall be considered as "deputy in charge."
(i)
Powers and duties. The Director of Purchasing
and Property shall have the power and it shall be his duty to:
[1]
Act as contracting agent for the Township.
[2]
Where required by law or ordinance, or where
such procedure will benefit the Township, prepare public advertising
for the purchase of work, materials, equipment and supplies on behalf
of the Township.
[3]
With the approval of the Council pursuant to § 20-24 of this chapter, make awards or contracts at the most favorable price for the Township.
[4]
See to it that the work, materials, equipment
and supplies delivered comply with the standards and specifications
prescribed by Council at the time of purchase.
[5]
Where possible:
[a]
Establish sets of standards and specifications
to control all purchases by the Township.
[b]
Prepare and recommend to the Council such standards
as to quality, size and variety of work for departments of the Township
as will make possible uniform the purchasing for all Township offices
and departments when consistent with efficiency.
[c]
Advise the Council as to the anticipated needs
for purchases and ask authority to make purchases in advance of needs
or in bulk amounts where such practices would result in economy or
improved efficiency.
[6]
Keep in custody any materials, equipment or
supplies purchased in advance of actual need for delivery to the office
or department needing it at the time its use is required.
[7]
Keep records of all purchases made by him and
of the destination or ultimate use of such material, equipment or
supplies.
[8]
Keep an inventory of all Township property in
his custody and request of any Township employee or officer an inventory
of Township property in his custody.
[9]
Act as head of the Department of Purchasing
and Property, and in this connection he shall appoint subordinate
officers and employees within the Department, subject to any limitations
imposed by the Charter and general law. Further, the Director may,
with the approval of the Mayor, remove such officers and employees,
subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Law and contrary Charter
or general law provisions.
[10]
Assist the Mayor and the Township Administrator in proper preparation of the municipal budget, and in this connection he shall submit to the Mayor in the month of November of each year a budget request for his Department and comply with the remaining provisions of § 20-11H of the chapter.
[11]
Ensure that the Department properly function
to provide the services deemed necessary by the Mayor and Council
for the inhabitants and taxpayers of the community.
[12]
Enforce all administrative rules and regulations
dealing with questions of policy determined by the Mayor and Council
to be appropriate for the Department of Purchasing and Property.
[13]
Assist the Mayor and the Township Administrator
in formulating policies and programs designed to efficiently provide
Department services to the community.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 2:6-9.2.A.10, regarding authorization of work by the Legislative Counsel, and original Sec. 2:6-9.2.A.11, regarding the appointment of Special Counsel, which previously followed this subsection, were deleted 9-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-OR-025. See now § 20-41, Department of Law.
A.
Generally. The Department of Recreation is a department-level
position within the government of the Township. The person appointed
Director of Recreation shall perform all duties required in connection
with providing recreation services in Burlington Township as directed
by the Mayor and Council.
B.
Office of the Director of the Department of Recreation.
(1)
Director of Recreation.
(a)
Appointment. The Director of Recreation shall
be appointed by the Mayor upon the advice and consent of Council.
(b)
Term. The Director of Recreation shall serve
during the term of office of the Mayor appointing him and until the
appointment and qualification of his successor.
(c)
Qualifications. The Director of Recreation shall
demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the provisions of recreation services
in the Township. In addition, the Director of Recreation shall possess
such other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Mayor and Council
appointing said person.
(d)
Residency. The Director of the Department of
Recreation shall be a resident of the Township of Burlington.
[Amended 6-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-OR-011]
(g)
Duties. The Director of the Department of Recreation
shall provide all duties that are necessary in connection with the
provisions of recreation services within the Township of Burlington.
These duties shall also include any other as may be required by the
Mayor and Council.
(h)
Acting Director of Recreation. Within the Department of Recreation,
an Acting Director shall be appointed to serve on a temporary basis
during a vacancy in the position of Director of Recreation, or for
such period when the Director of Recreation is unable to perform the
duties of the office due to an extended leave for health or other
good cause. Unless the Salary Ordinance is amended, the Acting Director
of Recreation shall receive the same compensation as the Director
of Recreation.
[Added 4-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-OR-011]
(2)
Superintendent of Recreation.
(3)
Assistant Superintendent of Recreation.
(4)
Maintenance
Supervisor Grounds.
[Added 8-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-OR-028]
