[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-3028]
A. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this section, shall
have the meaning set forth below unless the context within the term
is used clearly provides for a different meaning:
APPOINTED MUNICIPAL POSITION
Any appointed position within the Township, which is created
either by statutory law or by ordinance or resolution. Examples of
such positions are a member of any board, commission, agency, council
or committee of the municipality.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
The official or body that by virtue of statutory law or by
ordinance or resolution is given the authority to appoint a person
to hold a particular appointed municipal position.
B. Registry of appointed municipal positions. The Township Clerk shall
cause a Register of Appointed Municipal Positions to be prepared and
maintained in conformance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-9.2a. Such register
shall be made available on the Township's website and at the Township
Clerk's office.
C. Citizen leadership form. The Township Clerk shall maintain an application
form to be completed by any eligible person interested in serving
in an appointed municipal position in conformance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:9.2b(2).
D. Maintaining citizen leadership forms. The Township Clerk shall maintain
all filed citizen leadership forms in a file, binder, or accessible
electronic format segregated for each authority, board or commission
for a period not to exceed three years, or pursuant to applicable
records retention statutes and regulations.
E. Vacancy by unexcused absence.
(1) A vacancy shall be determined to exist on any Township board, committee,
commission, authority or other applicable municipal agency, whenever
a member, without being excused by a majority of the authorized members
of such body, fails to attend and participate at meetings of such
body for a period of six consecutive weeks, or for three consecutive
regular meetings, whichever shall be of longer duration.
(2) The applicable body upon which such a vacancy has been determined
to have occurred shall notify the appointing authority in writing
of such determination; provided, however, that such vacancy is not
due to a legitimate illness.
(3) Whenever a vacancy shall be deemed to have occurred pursuant to the
reasons set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1 or pursuant to the terms
of this section, the appointing authority shall forthwith fill the
office for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed by law, ordinance
or resolution.
F. Rules of procedure. Unless otherwise provided by law, meetings and
procedures for all Township boards, agencies, authorities and commissions
shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, or such other bylaws
as may be adopted by the body.
G. No compensation or benefits. Unless otherwise provided by law, no
members of Township boards, agencies, authorities and commissions
shall be compensated for their service.
The Environmental Commission, as heretofore constituted and
empowered pursuant to law, is continued.
The fire companies and first aid and rescue squads are continued
as heretofore constituted, pursuant to law.
The free public library, as heretofore constituted and empowered
pursuant to law, is continued.
A. Board of Trustees. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:54-9, seven citizen members
shall be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library
of the Township of Middletown by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Township Committee for a term of five years, or until a qualified
successor is appointed, along with the Mayor, or his/her designee,
and the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
[Added 12-19-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-3048]
The Housing Authority, as heretofore constituted and empowered
pursuant to law, is continued.
The Local Assistance Board, as heretofore constituted pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 44:8-114, is continued.
The Municipal Court, as heretofore constituted and empowered
pursuant to law, is continued. The Judge of the Municipal Court shall
be appointed by the Committee for the term prescribed by law.
[Amended 8-4-1997 by Ord.
No. 97-2479]
The Planning Board, as heretofore constituted pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:55D-23, is continued and each member thereof shall continue in
office for the remainder of his unexpired term. Its citizen members
and alternate members shall be appointed by the Committee, pursuant
to the Charter.
[Amended 12-28-1976 by Ord. No. 1152; 2-25-1985 by Ord. No. 1753; 2-9-1987 by Ord. No. 1935; 3-23-1987 by Ord. No. 1941; 3-28-1988 by Ord. No. 2034; 1-22-1990 by Ord. No. 90-2157]
There shall be a Recreation Advisory Committee, consisting of
11 members to be appointed by the Township Committee for terms of
three years.
[Amended 1-25-1988 by Ord. No. 2013]
There shall be a Safety Council, which shall consist of 22 members
to be appointed annually by the Township Committee, who shall also
appoint its Chairman. The Council shall include two members from the
Police Department and one member each from the Volunteer Fire Department,
the Division of Fire Safety and Fire Prevention and first aid and
rescue squads.
The Sewerage Authority, as heretofore constituted and empowered
pursuant to law, is continued.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment, as heretofore constituted and
empowered by ordinance, is continued, and each member thereof shall
continue in office for the remainder of his unexpired term. Its members
shall be appointed by the Township Committee.
In addition to such offices and boards as are provided by this
article, there shall be such advisory boards and committees as are
otherwise constituted and empowered pursuant to the Charter or code.