[Adopted 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-34]
The position of Police Chaplain for the City of Vineland Police
Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain
shall be under the Director of Public Safety and subject to the control
of the Chief of Police.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-22]
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman
in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected.
The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police
Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the City of Vineland Police Department.
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Editor’s Note: Former § 123-42, Number appointed,
which provided a maximum number of Chaplains allowed, was repealed
6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-25.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include but not be limited
to assisting the City of Vineland Police Department in death notifications,
station house adjustments and any other duties that may be assigned
by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity
without rank or salary.
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve during the term of
the Mayor and shall continue to serve until he/she is either replaced
or reappointed.
[Amended 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-25]
The Chief of Police may recommend to the Mayor persons that
he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as
well as the rules and regulations of the City of Vineland Police Department
with reference to Chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position
of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police, Senior Police
Chaplain and Chaplain liaison to determine his/her qualifications
in accordance with this article and shall make recommendations to
the Mayor regarding the appointment as Chaplain. The Mayor shall appoint
Chaplains in accordance with this article with the advice and consent
of City Council.
