Pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 338 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.),
a Length of Service Awards Program is hereby created to reward active
volunteer members of the Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company for
their loyal, diligent and devoted service to the residents of Delaware
Township.
The definitions set forth in N.J.S.A. 14A:14-184 and N.J.A.C.
5:30-14.1 are incorporated in this chapter as if set forth at length
herein. The Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company is an "emergency
service organization" as defined therein.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to a deferred income account for active volunteer members of the Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company who qualify as participants under the LOSAP as set forth in §
50-4 of this chapter. Such contributions shall be made in accordance with a plan established by the Township of Delaware pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 388, administered in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and this chapter.
The estimated cost of the LOSAP for the year 2004 is $40,250.
[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-30]
Each active volunteer member shall be credited annually on December
31 with points for volunteer services provided to the Sergeantsville
Volunteer Fire Company in accordance with the following schedule:
Point System
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60 points needed for a qualifying year
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Fire Calls — The maximum will be the total number of fire
calls each year.
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Drills — 48 points maximum
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Every drill attended will equal 2 points; excused absences do
not count.
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Work Nights — 24 points maximum
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Every work night attended will equal 1 point.
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Training Courses — 25 points maximum
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Every two hours of training will equal 1 point.
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Meetings — 15 points maximum
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Every meeting attended will equal 1 point
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Elected Positions — 15 points maximum
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Five points issued for maximum of three positions.
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Each elected position or appointed means the following: line
officers, executive officers, regular company officers, president,
vice president, treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary, members
of LOSAP committee, active members of the banquet hall committee and
Firemen Relief Association officers. Must complete the year term to
qualify for points.
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Miscellaneous — 20 point maximum
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One point will be given for attendance at any fire company business,
such as, but not limited to, the following:
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Apparatus maintenance
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Building and ground maintenance
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Fund-raising
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Parades
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Memorial services
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Attendance of state convention as a delegate or life member
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Banquet hall activities (i.e., [but not limited to] bartending,
working in kitchen, waiting on tables, Friday night grills, etc.)
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Any other sanctioned fire company function officially approved
by the Fire Company President and/or the Fire Company Fire Chief
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LOSAP shall not provide for contributions for an active volunteer member's prior years of active emergency service prior to establishment of the LOSAP; however, as set forth in §
50-4F above, a member's active years of emergency service prior to the establishment of the LOSAP may be applied towards the member's eligibility for vesting.