The head of the Department shall be the Director of Health and
Social Services who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice
and consent of the Council. The Department shall consist of two divisions:
[Amended 4-5-2016 by Ord.
No. 03-16]
A.
The head of the Division of Health shall be that person appointed
as Health Officer for the Township. The Health Officer may either
be the Director, in which event (s)he shall serve for a term commensurate
with the term of the Director, or a person appointed by the Director,
in which event (s)he shall serve for a term of three years, and until
his/her successor has been duly qualified and appointed.
B.
The local registrar shall be appointed by a resolution of the governing
body, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:8-11, and confirmation
by the Director, for a term of three years. Upon appointment, the
local registrar shall, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:8-17 and 26:8-18, appoint
a deputy registrar and, where necessary, one or two alternate deputy
registrars and a subregistrar.
C.
The Division of Health shall consist of sections of public health
nurses and sanitation, and such other sections as may be designated
on the organization chart of the Township. The Division of Health
shall:
(1)
Administer general laws and Township ordinances conferring functions,
powers and duties upon a board, department of health or a local Health
Officer.
(2)
Enforce laws and ordinances providing for the prevention and control
of disease, including bioterrorism, and conduct related inspections.
(3)
Administer a public health nursing service and health education programs.
(4)
Operate public health clinics as authorized by Township ordinances
and general law.
(5)
Enforce the public health practice standards as set forth in N.J.A.C.
8:52.
Within the Division of Health, there shall be an Animal Warden.
He shall be appointed by the Director for a term of one year, and
until his successor has been duly qualified and appointed. The Animal
Warden shall also serve as the keeper of the municipal pound. His
duties shall be those prescribed by ordinance and by general law.
[Amended 8-16-2011 by Ord. No. 12-11]
A.
The Division of Social Services shall be the Local Assistance Advisory
Board, consisting of seven members and two alternates appointed by
the Mayor, with approval of the Township Council, and shall serve
without compensation. The term of each member shall be for a period
not exceeding one year with all terms ending on December 31 of the
year in which their term is expiring.
B.
The Social Services Coordinator shall be paid such a salary so as
not to exceed the maximum limits of the salary ordinance adopted annually
by the Township Council. The Social Services Coordinator shall report
directly to the Township Business Administrator and shall attend meetings
of the Local Assistance Advisory Board.
C.
In collaboration and cooperation with the Social Service Coordinator,
the Local Assistance Advisory Board shall convene at least on a quarterly
basis and shall:
(1)
Assist in programs for the collection, administration and distribution
of the municipal food pantry;
(2)
Assist in the development and implementation of seasonal food drives
and the creation and coordination of various special programs;
(3)
Assist in the development of additional programs for the benefit
of those in need within the community; and
(4)
Discuss sources of assistance/referral service opportunities for
those with needs in the community for services not available locally.
