[Added 2-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2373-2016]
This article shall be cited as the "Position of Police Chaplain for the Fair Lawn Police Department."
A. 
The position of Police Chaplain for the Borough of Fair Lawn Police is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141. The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Police Chaplain shall be subject to the control of the Chief of Police.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Borough Manager person(s) that he/she believes meets the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as well as the rules and regulations of the Borough of Fair Lawn Police Department with reference to chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police and Borough Manager to determine that his/her qualifications are in accordance with this article and shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council shall appoint Chaplains in accordance with this article.
C. 
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 be a certified Police Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Borough of Fair Lawn Police Department and shall be qualified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
D. 
The duties of the Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited to, assisting the Borough of Fair Lawn Police Department and all other Fair Lawn emergency service organizations in any duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police that pertain to the Police Chaplaincy.
E. 
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity without rank or salary. The position will be a volunteer position.
F. 
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve from the date of appointment and shall continue to in that capacity until he/she is terminated, resigns or retires from the position. The Chief of Police shall be notified and consulted should any of these options be exercised.