[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Clark by Ord. No. 99-15 (Sec. 2-53 of the 2002 Revised General Ordinances). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Volunteer Fire Department — See § 3-30.
A.
The governing body deems it appropriate and necessary to act to ensure
retention of existing members and to provide incentives for recruiting
new volunteers and emergency squad members.
B.
The governing body has determined that the creation of a Length of
Service Awards Program will enhance the municipality's ability
to retain and recruit volunteer firefighters and emergency squad members.
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is herewith created
in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183
et seq.) to reward members of the Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer
Emergency Squad for their loyal, diligent, and devoted services to
the residents of the Township.
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a
deferred income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria
set forth below; that such contributions shall be made in accordance
with a plan that shall be established by the Township pursuant to
P.L. 1997, c. 388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.); and that such plan
shall be administered in accordance with the laws of the State of
New Jersey, the United States Internal Revenue Code and this chapter.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible
member that meets the criteria as initially set forth as the point
system schedule held in the Township Clerk's office and as thereafter
may be modified by the Township Council.
