Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish
policies and procedures for the collection of fees associated with
the performance of marriage or civil union ceremonies by the Mayor.
Persons seeking to be married or joined in civil union
by the Mayor of River Vale shall remit the applicable fee delineated
below to be paid to the Township of River Vale.
Receipt of fees. The fee shall be paid by check, payable
to the Township of River Vale. Fees collected shall be deposited into
the Township of River Vale's current fund.
Fees for service may be disbursed to the Mayor
or to a designated program of the Mayor's choice through the appropriate
budget line item and with appropriate authorization.
Fees for reimbursement of appropriate and reasonable
expenses (travel, tuxedo rental, direct cost reimbursement) may be
disbursed to the Mayor in accordance with River Vale's established
procedure for reimbursement, including vouchers with receipts documenting
the expenses, duly authorized and with expenditure from the appropriate
line item.
Eligible persons. The Township of River Vale shall
reimburse only proper and reasonable expenses incurred directly by
and for the Mayor. Under no circumstances shall the Township reimburse
expenses or expenditures on behalf of or because of any spouse, child,
guest or other person.