The Borough of Leonia, by the adoption of this chapter will be afforded
every protection consistent with the public policy declared by the legislature
at N.J.S.A. 59:1-2: that public entities shall only be liable for their negligence
within the limitations of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act and in accordance
with the fair and uniform principles established therein.
All claims cognizable under N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. shall be filed with
the Borough Clerk on the form authorized by this chapter within the time frame
established under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.)
The Borough Clerk shall cause to be printed an adequate supply of a
forms consisting of the material published hereinunder.
Whenever a person or entity shall initiate a claim against the borough,
it shall be received only by the Borough Clerk. The Borough Clerk shall provide
such claimant with a copy of the subject form, which shall be executed by
said claimant and returned to the Borough Clerk within the time proscribed
by N.J.S.A. 59:1-1, et seq.
Upon receipt of the form authorized hereinabove, the Borough Clerk shall
retain one copy for records as a public record, and shall within 48 hours
after receipt (excluding weekends and holidays) transmit the original form
to the insurance company.