As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
A multifaceted uniformed civilian position encompassing a
variety of police service functions, including but not limited to
crossing guard and parking enforcement assignments, radio and telephone
communication assignments, basic report writing and clerical work,
including report distribution, public contact, sorting records, filing.
There shall be an agency within the Township to be known as
the "Parking Service Agency."
The purpose of the Parking Service Agency shall be to provide
and manage parking within the Township, including but not limited
to on-street parking and parking within lots or other facilities owned,
leased or otherwise under the control of the Township.
The employees of the Parking Service Agency shall include parking
enforcement officers, community service officers and such other support,
maintenance and enforcement staff as may be approved from time to
time by the Township Committee.
Enforcement of parking regulations in the Township, including
but not limited to time limit and general prohibitions, shall be performed
by Township police officers, parking enforcement officers and community
service officers.
No later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Chair of
the Parking Service Agency shall deliver a report to the Township
Committee concerning the state of parking within the Township, which
report may contain recommendations concerning establishing rules and
regulations and provisions for providing effective, efficient, economical
and convenient parking services to the community.