[Adopted 4-5-1990 by Ord. No. 6-1990]
The Township Committee of the Township of East
Hanover hereby determines that any person who assists in the detection
and apprehension of any person found guilty of purposely or knowingly
damaging tangible property of another by an act of graffiti in violation
of N.J.S.A. 2C.17-3 shall be eligible for a reward in an amount not
to exceed $500.
Said reward shall be paid out of funds of the
township specifically set aside in the township budget for the payment
of said rewards and shall only be payable upon and after the conviction
of such person charged with a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3.
Said reward shall only be made to such person
upon resolution of the Township Committee after review and written
recommendation of the Chief of the Township Police Department is received
and it is determined in the sole discretion of the Township Committee
that such person is entitled to said reward. The Chief of the Police
Department shall set forth the reasons why said person is entitled
to said reward and the recommendations as to the same.
Notwithstanding any of the above, no reward
shall be paid to any public employee whose duty is to investigate
or to enforce the law or to such employee's spouse, child or
parent living in the same household.
For the purpose of this Article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACT OF GRAFFITI
The drawing, painting or making of any inscription on or
otherwise defacing a bridge, building, public transportation vehicle,
block, wall, sidewalk, street or other exposed surface on public or
private property without the permission of the owner.