Borough of Fair Lawn, NJ Parking Enforcement Officer

Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Shall meet the definition under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.8, as amended.

Appointment. The Borough Manager shall, as he or she deems necessary, appoint a Parking Enforcement Officer to enforce state, county or municipal statutes, resolutions, ordinances or regulations related to the parking and vehicles within the Borough in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.7, as amended.

Powers and duties. Under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, a Parking Enforcement Officer shall possess the power and authority in the manner and to the extent granted by the Borough to:

(1)

Issue a parking ticket for a parking offense as those terms are defined in the Parking Offenses Adjudication Act, P.L. 1985, c. 14 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.2 et seq.).

(2)

Serve and execute all process for any parking offense issuing out of the court in the municipality have jurisdiction over the complaint; and

(3)

Cause any vehicle parked, stored or abandoned in the municipality in violation of a statute, resolution, ordinance or regulation to be towed away from the scene of the violation and to collect from the vehicle owner or the owner's agent, on behalf of the Borough, the costs of towing and subsequent storage of the vehicle before surrendering the vehicle to the owner's agent.

Restrictions on powers and benefits.

(1)

A Parking Enforcement Officer is not a member of the Police Department of the Borough. A Parking Enforcement Officer is deemed to be on duty while the officer is performing the public safety functions enumerated in § 33-41C of this article and for which the officer is receiving compensation from the Borough.

(2)

A Parking Enforcement Officer is not eligible for membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System established pursuant to P.L. 1944, c. 255 (N.J.S.A. 43:16A-1 et seq.).

Qualifications. No person may be appointed as a Parking Enforcement Officer unless, at a minimum, the person:

(1)

Meets all qualifications set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.9, as amended; and

(2)

Has been qualified as a successful candidate by the Chief of Police in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.10, as amended; and

(3)

Has successfully completed a training course, conducted or approved by the Borough, or has been deemed to be exempt from the training course by the Chief of Police in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.11, as amended.

Uniform. Prior to the commencement of his/her duties, every Parking Enforcement Officer shall be furnished and shall wear a uniform which shall include an insignia clearly indicating the officer's status as Parking Enforcement Officer in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.12.