The following definitions shall apply to the provisions of this
chapter.
ACTIVE MEMBER
An individual in any volunteer organization who meets the
definition of active member as established by the bylaws of the voluntary
organization as are in effect on the effective date of this chapter.
FAMILY
An active member, his or her spouse and all natural or adopted
children under 21 years of age who are unmarried and permanently occupying
the same residence in the Borough of Paramus.
FEES
Those charges established by the governing body of the Borough
of Paramus, County of Bergen.
VETERAN
Any person who satisfies the definition of "veteran" in N.J.S.A.
11A:5-1 or any person who otherwise served in the military in any
war or conflict, as those terms are generally understood under N.J.S.A.
11A:5-1.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
The Paramus Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Ambulance
Corp., Police Reserve and Office of Emergency Management.
All active members of a volunteer organization and their families,
and all veterans and their families, shall be entitled to the following
benefits:
A. Exemption from fees for recreational programs conducted within the
Borough of Paramus by the Recreation Commission.
B. Exemption from miscellaneous fees, dog and cat licenses, marriage
licenses and yearly membership fees at the Paramus Golf Course in
the amount of $25 each.
C. Exemption from miscellaneous fees at the Municipal Pool in the amount
of a fifty-percent discount off the appropriate membership for the
members of volunteer organizations.
No exemption shall be allowed for the following fees:
A. Fees, licenses and permits associated with any for-profit activity.
B. Inclusion in programs when the registration is received after maximum
registration has been reached.