The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Council, may appoint adult school crossing guards for terms not exceeding
one year from January 1 of each year. The Mayor and Council may revoke
such appointments and remove such appointees for cause and after proper
hearing before the Chief of Police.
No person shall be appointed as an adult school
crossing guard unless such person:
A. Is a citizen of the State of New Jersey;
B. Is of sound body and of good health;
C. Is of good moral character; and
D. Has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving
moral turpitude.
An adult school crossing guard shall not be
a member of the Police Department of the municipality. All powers
and duties shall cease at the expiration of the term of appointment.
An adult school crossing guard shall not have the right to bear firearms
or the power of arrest.
Every adult school crossing guard shall be under
the supervision and direction of the Chief of Police of the Borough
of Garwood and shall perform duties only in the Borough of Garwood.
An adult school crossing guard shall comply with the rules and regulations
applicable to the conduct and decorum of the regular police officers
of the municipality.
The compensation for adult school crossing guards
shall be fixed and determined by the Borough Council. Any vacancy
occurring shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.