A.
Within the limitations set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 to 40A:14-151, inclusive, Chapter 50 of the "Code of the Township of Toms River, New Jersey," any appropriate collective bargaining agreements between the Township of Toms River affecting the employees effected by the discipline, the rules and regulations of the Township Law Enforcement Department and the departmental policies and procedures, the departmental disciplinary authority and responsibility rests with the Chief of Police or his or her representative designated by him in writing to the Township Council.
B.
No sworn member or officer of the Law Enforcement
Department shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank for
any cause other than for incapacity, misconduct or disobedience as
provided in the New Jersey statutes, the Law Enforcement Department's
rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
C.
Revocation of appointment of special law enforcement
officers with or without cause shall be conducted in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.14.
Nothing contained herein shall operate to deny
any member or employee of the Department any rights guaranteed under
applicable law and any collective bargaining agreement.
