[Amended 11-19-1973 by Ord. No. 73-9]
There shall be a Department of Public Works and Community Affairs, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works and Community Affairs and in which there shall be a Division of Streets, Sanitation and Properties, a Division of Community Affairs and a Division of Inspections.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Division of Inspections was added to Art. IX 11-19-1973 by 0rd. No. 73-9. It had previously been part of Art. X, Department of Public Safety.
The Director of Public Works and Community Affairs shall be appointed by the Manager and shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed from time to time by a general salary ordinance. He shall be qualified by training and experience for the duties of his office. He shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager and shall be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of all public works functions of the township government and shall supervise and direct the work of the Department.
The head of the Division of Streets, Sanitation and Properties, which shall be a Superintendent, shall be responsible to:
A. 
Maintain, repair, construct and reconstruct public roads and streets of the township.
B. 
Maintain, repair and provide public works services to the playgrounds of the township and trim, plant and care for shade trees, public parks and greens.
C. 
Maintain township streets and roads in a clean and safe condition for passage, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
D. 
Operate and maintain township services for the collection and disposal of domestic garbage, trash and other wastes.
E. 
Receive applications for and issue permits as provided by ordinance.
F. 
Provide technical and mechanical services required by any department or contracting governmental agency of the township, subject to the direction of the Manager.
G. 
Operate, maintain and repair public parking areas and facilities.
H. 
Maintain and repair township buildings and properties and provide custodial and janitorial services therefor, including real estate acquired by tax foreclosure or otherwise.
I. 
Provide for the care, storage, use and disposition of motor vehicles and motorized equipment of the township, except as the Manager shall otherwise direct.
J. 
Supervise the operations of the township stormwater drainage system.
The Division of Community Affairs shall be under the supervision of the Township Engineer as directed by the Manager and shall have the duties contained herein.
A. 
Township Engineer. There shall be a Township Engineer, who shall be appointed by the Manager for a term of one year and shall be under a contract for services to be performed with the township. In lieu of appointing an individual, the Manager may appoint a firm of engineers. The member of said firm acting as Township Engineer shall be a licensed civil engineer of the State of New Jersey. The Township Engineer shall receive such compensation as may be agreed upon and determined by the Council. He shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance and, in addition, shall:
(1) 
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the township either on force account or by public contract.
(2) 
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the township.
(3) 
Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other township departments as needed.
(4) 
Maintain all papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Township Engineer within the property of the township. Upon the termination of his services with the township, the Township Engineer shall forthwith surrender to the township all such property.
(5) 
Provide services to the Tax Assessor to update the Tax Map on a current basis.
(6) 
Attend all Council meetings and Planning Board meetings as requested by the Manager.
(7) 
Supervise the operation and office of Road Inspector.
(8) 
Provide planning and general inspection advice as directed by the Manager to other departments.
A. 
[1]Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Inspections, the head of which shall be the Chief Inspector, who shall be appointed by the Township Manager. He shall be paid such compensation as shall be fixed from time to time by a general salary ordinance. The Division of Inspections shall include the Building inspector, the Plumbing Inspector, the Electrical Inspector and Fire Marshal and others as needed, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, and except as otherwise provided by the Charter or this chapter, the Division shall:
(1) 
Administer the Township Building Code,[2] for which there shall be a Building Inspector and assistants as may be provided by ordinance.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 66, Construction Codes, Uniform.
(2) 
Administer the Township Zoning Ordinance, subject to the provisions of the State Enabling Act.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1.1 et seq. and Ch. 154, Zoning.
(3) 
Make building, plumbing and other inspections as agent of the Health Officer or otherwise as required to administer and enforce the provisions of any Township housing code, health and sanitary code, fire alarm and prevention services (except as such services may be provided by the volunteer fire companies), for which there shall be such officers and employees as otherwise provided by ordinance.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Inspections and enforcement generally. The Division of Inspections shall conduct and administer such other inspections and enforcement proceedings as are authorized by the ordinances and laws under its administration. It shall, so far as practicable, consolidate and coordinate all regulatory inspections relating to the construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of buildings and structures which are not vested in any other department or division by this chapter. As to other regulatory inspection functions, the Division shall provide for cooperative inspection and enforcement as far as practicable.
C. 
Building Inspector. A qualified Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Manager to serve for a term of one year from the first day of January of the year of his appointment or until his successor is appointed and qualified. He shall be paid such compensation as shall be fixed from time to time by a general salary ordinance. He shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the Building Code.[4] He will be charged with the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance,[5] be the Zoning Officer and undertake such other duties as may be prescribed by general law and ordinance.
[Amended 10-17-1983 by Ord. No. 1983-31]
[4]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 66, Construction Codes, Uniform.
[5]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 154, Zoning.
D. 
Plumbing Inspector. A qualified Plumbing Inspector shall be appointed by the Manager to serve for a term of one year from the first day of January of the year of his appointment or until his successor is appointed and qualified. He shall be paid such compensation as shall be fixed from time to time by a general salary ordinance. He shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the Plumbing Code and have such other duties as may be prescribed by general law and ordinance.