[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Haledon as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire Department — See Ch.
23.
[Adopted 8-20-2001 by Ord. No. 8-9-2001]
A defined contribution program known as a Length
of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is hereby established pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq. for the benefit of the active volunteer
members of the emergency service organizations operating under the
Borough's jurisdiction which are the Borough Fire Companies No. 1
and No. 2.
The program shall provide for annual contributions
to a deferred income account for each active volunteer member of the
aforesaid emergency service organization that meets the criteria set
forth below, such contribution being made in accordance with the plan
established by the Borough of Haledon pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183
et seq., such plan being administered in accordance with the laws
of the State of New Jersey, this article and any applicable rules
of the Internal Revenue Service. The Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Haledon shall sponsor a responsible fiduciary for the administration
of said plan and the investment of and accounting for the funds maintained
hereunder.
The proposed estimated total amount to be budgeted
for the program, based upon current membership, shall be $48,300.
The proposed maximum annual Borough contribution
for an active volunteer shall be $1,150.
A. Subsequent to the adoption of the within program,
the maximum annual contribution may be increased from time to time
by application of the consumer price index factor as provided by state
statute.
B. The proposed minimum annual Borough contribution for
an active volunteer member shall be calculated in accordance with
the schedules set forth hereinbelow but in no event shall be less
than $100, provided that the member qualifies as an active volunteer
member accumulating at least 30 points for the year.
An active volunteer member shall be eligible
to participate in the length of service awards program immediately
upon the commencement of the active volunteer member's performance
of active emergency services in one of the Borough's fire companies.
Members who have accumulated a minimum of five years of qualified
service or five years of previous service with Haledon Fire Department
shall be able to withdraw the deposited funds at any time in accordance
with current IRS rules and New Jersey state laws. In the event of
the death of a volunteer member who has accumulated five years or
more of qualified service, contributions made to the member's account
shall be distributed to the member's immediate family in accordance
with current IRS rules and New Jersey state laws.
A year of active emergency service commencing
after the establishment of the program shall be credited for each
calendar year in which an active volunteer member accumulates at least
30 points that are granted in accordance with the following schedules.
Annual contributions shall be made to each eligible member in accordance
with the following schedules.
A. Point system: 60 points annual goal for maximum contribution;
30 points for qualifying year.
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Fire Calls
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Total of Fire Calls
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Percentage of Calls
(percent)
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Maximum Points
(points)
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Yearly percentage attended
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40%
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50
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30%
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40
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20%
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30
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10%
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20
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5%
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10
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0%
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0
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There will be no points for non-fire-related
rescue squad calls.
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Other Activities
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Activities
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Points per Activity
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Maximum Yearly Points
(points)
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Company drills
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2
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8
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Department meetings
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3
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12
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Engine certification**
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5
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5
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Truck certification**
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5
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5
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Firematic training
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5 per course
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10
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Memorial Day parade
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2
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2
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Line and company officer*
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15
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15
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Department administration officer*
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15
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15
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Nonemergency activity
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2
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2
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NOTES:
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*
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Members must qualify every year and must serve
three months in a calendar year.
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**
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Members must qualify every year.
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Accumulated Years with Haledon Fire Department
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Years
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Yearly Points
(points)
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After 10 years' service*
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20
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NOTE:
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*
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Which may include credit for up to 10 years
served prior to the implementation of this article.
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B. Percentage of maximum annual contribution to be paid
based upon points accumulated annually.
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Points Accumulated Annually
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Percentage of Maximum Annual Contribution
to be Paid
(percent)
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60 points or more
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100%
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50 points to 59 points
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75%
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40 points to 49 points
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50%
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30 points to 39 points
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25%
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Less than 30 points
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0%
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The crediting of points for prior years service
shall be solely in accordance with the above schedule. The determination
of number of years credit for each participant shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of the state statutes. In no event shall the total
amount exceed the maximum amount allowed by law.
In computing points or credit for those active
volunteer members who also serve as paid employees of the Borough,
points or credit shall not be given for activities performed during
the individual's regularly assigned work periods.
Each participating fire company shall maintain
all required records on forms prescribed by the requirements of the
service award program and shall comply with all statutory provisions
concerning the length of service award program. Each year the participating
emergency service organization shall furnish to the Borough Clerk
an annual certification list, certified under oath, of all volunteer
members, which shall identify those active volunteer members who have
qualified for credit under the award program for the previous year.
A volunteer member may request in writing that the member's name be
deleted from the lists as a participant in the program in accordance
with state statute. The Borough shall review the annual certification
lists and approve the final annual certification. The approved list
of active certified volunteer members shall then be returned to each
participating emergency service organization and posted for at least
30 days for review by members. The emergency service organization
shall provide any information concerning the annual certification
list that the Borough shall require as part of its review.
All records shall be maintained and updated
on a monthly basis by the Fire Companies, which shall be submitted
on a monthly basis to the Treasurer of the Borough.
This article shall not take effect unless it
is approved by the voters as a public question at the next general
election and if approved shall be implemented on January 1, 2002.
[Adopted 8-9-2006 by Ord. No. 7-26-06]
A defined contribution program known as a Length
of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is hereby established pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq. for the benefit of the active volunteer
members of the emergency service organization known as the Haledon
Emergency Ambulance Association.
The program shall provide for annual contributions
to a deferred income account for each active volunteer member of the
aforesaid emergency service organization that meets the criteria set
forth below, such contribution being made in accordance with the plan
established by the Borough of Haledon pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183
et seq., such plan being administered in accordance with the laws
of the State of New Jersey, this article and any applicable rules
of the Internal Revenue Service. The Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Haledon shall sponsor a responsible fiduciary for the administration
of said plan and the investment of and accounting for the funds maintained
hereunder.
The proposed estimated total amount to be budgeted
for the program, based upon current membership, shall be $18,200.
A. The proposed maximum annual Borough contribution for
an active volunteer shall be $1,365. Subsequent to the adoption of
the within program, the maximum annual contribution may be increased
from time to time by application of the consumer price index factor
as provided by state statute.
B. The proposed minimum annual Borough contribution for
an active volunteer member shall be calculated in accordance with
the schedules set forth hereinbelow but in no event shall be less
than $100, provided that the member qualifies as an active volunteer
member accumulating at least 25 points for the year.
An active volunteer member shall be eligible
to participate in the length of service awards program immediately
upon the commencement of the active volunteer member's performance
of active emergency services in the Haledon Emergency Ambulance Association.
Members who have accumulated a minimum of five years of qualified
service or five years of previous service with the Haledon Emergency
Ambulance Association shall be able to withdraw the deposited funds
at any time in accordance with current IRS rules and New Jersey state
laws. In the event of the death of a volunteer member who has accumulated
five years or more of qualified service, contributions made to the
member's account shall be distributed to the member's immediate family
in accordance with current IRS rules and New Jersey state laws.
A year of active emergency service commencing
after the establishment of the program shall be credited for each
calendar year in which an active volunteer member accumulates at least
25 points that are granted in accordance with the following schedules.
Annual contributions shall be made to each eligible member in accordance
with Schedule A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
The crediting of points for prior years service
shall be solely in accordance with the above schedule. The determination
of number of years credit for each participant shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of the state statutes. In no event shall the total
amount exceed the maximum amount allowed by law.
In computing points or credit for those active
volunteer members who also serve as paid employees of the Borough,
points or credit shall not be given for activities performed during
the individual's regularly assigned work periods.
The emergency service organization shall maintain
all required records on forms prescribed by the requirements of the
service award program and shall comply with all statutory provisions
concerning the length of service award program. Each year the participating
emergency service organization shall furnish to the Borough Clerk
an annual certification list, certified under oath, of all volunteer
members, which shall identify those active volunteer members who have
qualified for credit under the award program for the previous year.
A volunteer member may request in writing that the member's name be
deleted from the lists as a participant in the program in accordance
with state statute. The Borough shall review the annual certification
lists and approve the final annual certification. The approved list
of active certified volunteer members shall then be returned to each
participating emergency service organization and posted for at least
30 days for review by members. The emergency service organization
shall provide any information concerning the annual certification
list that the Borough shall require as part of its review.
All records shall be maintained and updated
on a monthly basis by the emergency service organization, which shall
be submitted on a monthly basis to the Treasurer of the Borough.
This article shall not take effect unless it
is approved by the voters as a public question at the next general
election and if approved shall be implemented on January 1, 2007.