Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter and in
the interpretation and application of all other ordinances and resolutions
heretofore or hereafter adopted by the township, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, except as the context may otherwise
require:
CHARTER or TOWNSHIP CHARTER
Council-Manager Plan E of Chapter 210 of New Jersey Laws
of 1950, as amended and supplemented, and any and all general laws
(as therein defined) which are or may be applicable to the Township.
CODE
This chapter, as amended and supplemented.
DEPARTMENT
An organizational unit or group of organizational units of
the township government, established or designated as a department
by this chapter.
DIRECTOR
The administrative head of a department, regardless of his
title.
GENERAL LAW
Any law or provision of law, not inconsistent with the Charter,
heretofore or hereafter enacted, which is by its terms applicable
or available to all municipalities, and the following additional laws
whether or not such additional laws are so applicable or available
to all municipalities: legislation relating to taxation, local courts,
education, health, public authorities serving more than one municipality
and municipalities in unsound financial condition.
GOVERNING BODY
The Council created and constituted pursuant to the Charter.
MANAGER
The Township Manager, Deputy Manager or Acting Manager appointed
and serving pursuant to the Charter or this chapter.
MONTH
A calendar month unless otherwise specifically provided.
PERSON
Any corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization
or other entity, as well as an individual.
TOWNSHIP or MUNICIPALITY
The Township of Mount Laurel in the County of Burlington,
State of New Jersey, as governed by the provisions of the Charter.
YEAR
A calendar year unless otherwise specifically provided.