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Borough of Garwood, NJ
Union County
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-1, the Board of Health, created under Ordinance No. 16, May 8, 1908, is hereby continued.
A local Board may adopt rules, regulations, or ordinances for its government and that of its officers and employees not inconsistent with the law of the State Sanitary Code.
The Board of Health shall consist of not less than five or more than seven members.
The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council and shall hold said office for a term of three years, except in the case of vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
Said Board of Health shall appoint a registrar of vital statistics, Clerk and Sanitary Inspector, and may also appoint such other officers and assistants as said Board of Health may deem necessary; all appointees of said Board of Health shall be governed by the rules of said Board, and they shall promptly report to the Board of Health every violation of the Health Ordinances of the Borough which may come within their observation or knowledge.
The said Board of Health shall not contract any debt or debts of any kind beyond the amount of the appropriation made for its use by the Council.