Borough of Longport, NJ Chapter 4 Beach Patrol

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Longport as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Beach regulations - See Ch. 61.

Article I Pension Plan for Lifeguards

[Adopted 12-3-1986]

§ 4-1 Plan authorized; copy of file.

[Amended 10-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-14]

There is hereby authorized adoption and entry into the pension plan known as the "Borough of Longport pension plan for lifeguards" (hereinafter, "the plan"),[1] with an effective date of January 1, 1987, by and between the Borough of Longport and those eligible members of the Longport Beach Patrol. Said plan was amended 10-7-1987 by Ord. No. 11-87 and amended by Ord. No. 2022-14 to change the definition of "A Year of Service" as noted in the plan on file.

[1] Editor's Note: The "Borough of Longport Pension Plan for Lifeguards" is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 4-2 Superior Court determinations.

Entry into the aforementioned plan is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:13-23 et seq., as it has been interpreted by the New Jersey Superior Court. In the event that the Legislature or courts determine to alter, amend, revoke or interpret such law in any other manner, then the Borough of Longport reserves the right to similarly alter, amend, revoke or interpret the plan. Establishment of the plan in the fashion as it exists on the date of adoption of this article creates no vested future right as to any unearned benefit, provision, protection or procedure set forth in the plan at its inception. Pension Commissioners appointed pursuant to the plan acquire no tenure or vested rights in their positions and serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the Borough of Longport.

§ 4-3 Interpretation.

This article shall be a part of the plan, and any interpretation, construction or reference to the plan shall similarly make reference to this article.

Article II Beach Patrol Configuration

[Adopted 2-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]

§ 4-4 Composition.

The Beach Patrol of the Borough shall consist of the following: Chief of the Beach Patrol, lieutenant(s), lifeguards, beach tag inspectors, and such other and additional personnel as may be authorized by the governing body.

§ 4-5 Departmental assignment.

The Beach Patrol shall operate as a division within the Department of Public Safety.

§ 4-6 Administration of the Beach Patrol.

The Director of Public Safety is the chief administrative officer of the Beach Patrol. The Chief of the Beach Patrol is under the authority of the Director of Public Safety and Borough Administrator. The Chief is tasked with the daily administration of the Beach Patrol.

§ 4-7 Chief of Beach Patrol; duties; qualifications; term.

A. Chief of Beach Patrol shall be appointed by the Director of Public Safety with the consent and approval of the governing body.

B. Powers and duties. The duties and responsibilities of the Chief of the Beach Patrol shall include:

(1) Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Beach Patrol and all subordinate officers and lifeguards;

(2) Recommending to the Director of Public Safety and the Borough Administrator suitable individuals who are qualified for promotion within the Beach Patrol;

(3) Responsibility for the determining the qualifications of applicants for the position of lifeguard through appropriate prehire testing and certifying qualified applicants to the Borough Administrator;

(4) Responsibility for ongoing training of lifeguards in lifesaving activities and techniques;

(5) Performing those duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Borough Administrator, the Director of Public Safety and/or the governing body.

C. Qualifications. The Chief of the Beach Patrol shall be qualified through skills, training, and experience, as may be determined by the Director of Public Safety to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. In addition, the Chief shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR") and shall continue to possess a current valid certification throughout his/her term of employment.

D. Term; employment status; reappointment. The Chief of the Beach Patrol shall be appointed for a term of three years from the date of appointment and may be removed for cause at any time during said term. Any permanent vacancy in the office, if filled, shall be filled for the unexpired term. Any reappointment shall be for a successive term of three years. The Chief shall not acquire tenure in office nor be entitled or eligible to receive the employee benefits available to full-time employees unless required by law. The Chief of the Beach Patrol work in accordance with the following schedule:

(1) During the summer beach season (generally from Memorial Day through Labor Day) the Chief shall work a full-time schedule as approved by the Department Head.

(2) During the off-season, the Chief shall work on a limited scheduled as provided by the Borough Administrator.

§ 4-8 Uniforms and equipment.

All lifeguards as well as superior officers shall be issued appropriate uniforms and equipment sufficient to permit the performance of their duties as determined by the Borough in consultation with the Chief.