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Borough of Wharton, NJ
Morris County
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[Sec. 2-5 of the Revised General Ordinances]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3-1, there shall be a Board of Health in the Borough, which shall consist of five members. The members of the Board of Health shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. They shall hold office for a term of three years, and all vacancies which may occur by death, resignation or removal shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
[Amended 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. O-04-09]
The Board of Health shall have the power and authority consistent with N.J.S.A. 26:3-31. The Board shall employ necessary personnel and fix their salaries in an amount not to exceed the Borough ordinances in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3-41. The Board shall have under its jurisdiction the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Borough and such employees as Health Officer, Visiting Nurses and Animal Control Officers.