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.
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.
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.
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.
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.