There shall be an Intermunicipal Council to
coordinate the activities of the various agencies, boards, bodies
and committees and others performing governmental functions in and
for the Township.
[Amended 8-7-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-25]
The Intermunicipal Council shall consist of
the following: Mayor; President of Township Council; members of Township
Council; Township Clerk; Business Administrator; Chief of Police;
Health Coordinator; Construction Code Official; Zoning Officer; heads
of all departments; a representative of the Recreation Committee;
a representative of the Planning Board; a representative of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment; a representative of the Fire Commissioners; a
representative of the Industrial Development Agency; and a representative
of the Environmental Agency; and such other members as the Mayor or
Council may designate. Such additional members as designated by the
Mayor or Council may become permanent members or invited to participate
in one or more meetings for specific purposes. Membership shall be
by office or position and not by individual.
[Amended 8-7-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-25]
The Intermunicipal Council shall meet at least
quarterly and at such other times as may be deemed desirable. Special
meetings may be called at any time when necessary by the Mayor or
by the Council President or by a majority of the Council. It shall
be the duty and function of the Intermunicipal Council to review generally
the progress of the Township in its various areas of activity and
to provide for open communication between all of the agencies, boards,
committees and functioning positions in the Township. Minutes of each
meeting shall be prepared and distributed to each member of the Intermunicipal
Council.
It shall be the responsibility of the Business
Administrator to prepare the agenda for the Intermunicipal Council
meetings. Members of the Intermunicipal Council, or others within
the Township, shall propose to the Business Administrator, no less
than five days prior to the meeting, such items as they would like
to have considered and reviewed at the Intermunicipal Council meetings.
The Administrator shall have the agenda prepared and distributed to
all members at or prior to the meeting. Matters coming before the
Intermunicipal Council shall not be limited to the agenda but may
be expanded during the meeting to include any subject of general interest
relating to the efficient operation of the government of the Township.
When deemed desirable, guests may be invited to attend meetings of
the Intermunicipal Council by any member of the Council or the Mayor.