Appointment and term of office. The office of Community
Safety Coordinator shall be appointed by the Township Committee. The
term of said office shall be one year, commencing with January 1 of
each year. Should the office become vacant during any term, it shall
be filled by a similar appointment, but for the unexpired term only,
and only at the discretion of the Woolwich Township Committee.
Undertake projects, research, development and implementation
of programs to educate the residential and commercial public in the
areas of safety, including, but not limited to, the protection of
personal property and belongings, prevention of identity theft, planning
and instruction on the prevention of crime and crime awareness and
reporting procedures.
Coordinate the efforts of all emergency service providers
serving within the Township, including but not limited to police,
fire, emergency management, and EMS services.
Confer with, monitor and assist the Emergency Management
Coordinator in developing and implementing plans for emergency response,
procedures, evacuations, Homeland Security measures, etc. And develop
and promote programs of public awareness in this regard.
Evaluate commercial properties for safety and crime
prevention, and meet with commercial business owners and employees
to develop and effectuate emergency plans.
The Community Safety Coordinator shall be appointed
on the basis of his executive qualifications, general qualifications
and knowledge of safety-related issues.
The Community Safety Coordinator may be an employee
of the Township serving in a different, but related, capacity and,
by appointment, directed to serve in dual capacities.