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Township of Bernards, NJ
Somerset County
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-11, Local Assistance Board (derived from Ord. 8-20-66; Ord. #1235, § 1), was repealed by Ord. #1622, 2-11-2003.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
Within the Township, there shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which shall be the Municipal Superintendent of Public Works (the Director). The Director shall be appointed by the Township Committee, who may consider the recommendation of the Township Administrator and Manager of Human Resources, to serve in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6 and who shall receive such compensation as may be provided by the Township Committee.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
The Director shall report directly to the Township Administrator. The Director shall perform such duties as are prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.5 and ordinance, under the direction and supervision of the Township Administrator, and in addition shall:
a. 
Supervise public works improvements being undertaken by Township forces.
b. 
Provide and maintain control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township, or to be acquired or built and maintained by the Township.
c. 
Direct and coordinate all the work of the subdivisions of the Public Works Division.
d. 
Prepare or cause to be prepared specifications for the supply of equipment, labor or materials to carry out the functions of the Division as a whole in conformance with Township purchasing policies.
e. 
Direct the contractual work provided other agencies or bodies.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
There shall be a Supervisor of Public Works who will handle such duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Director in effecting and coordinating all operations of the Department of Public Works. The Supervisor of Public Works shall be appointed by the Township Committee who may consider the recommendation of the Director and the Township Administrator.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Subdivision of Roads, to be supervised by a Working Foreman of Roads. The Working Foreman of Roads shall be appointed by the Township Committee who may consider the recommendation of the Director and the Township Administrator. The Working Foreman of Roads shall be subject to the authority of the Director and have such duties as are so assigned, including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair of municipal roads, storm drains, municipal parking lots, operation and maintenance of the recycling center, and other such duties as assigned by the Director.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Subdivision of Buildings, to be supervised by a Working Foreman of Buildings. The Working Foreman of Buildings shall be appointed by the Township Committee who may consider the recommendation of the Director and the Township Administrator. The Working Foreman of Buildings shall be subject to the authority of the Director and have such duties as are so assigned by the Director, including, but not limited to, interior maintenance of all Township buildings, (electrical, plumbing, etc.) and janitorial services.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Subdivision of Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance to be supervised by a Working Foreman of Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance. The Working Foreman of Vehicle and Equipment shall be appointed by the Township Committee who may consider the recommendation of the Director and the Township Administrator. The Working Foreman of Vehicle and Equipment shall be subject to the authority of the Director and have such duties as are so assigned by the Director, including, but not limited to, routine and emergency vehicle and equipment repairs.
[Ord. #2043, § 1, 12-9-2008, added]
Within the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division of Grounds, to be supervised by a Working Foreman. The Working Foreman of Grounds shall be appointed by the Township Committee with consideration of the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Township Administrator. The Working Foreman of Grounds has such duties as are so assigned by the Director of Public Works, including, but not limited to, mowing, debris pickup and maintenance of Township-owned grounds, parks and athletic fields.