There shall be a Board of Health established in the Borough
of Merchantville organized in accordance with the provisions of the
Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey entitled "An Act
to establish in this State a Board of Health, and a Bureau of Vital
Statistics, and to define their respective powers and duties," approved
March 31, 1887.
[Amended 5-11-1931]
Said Board shall be composed of five members, residents of the
borough, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Borough Council.
The members of the Board of Health first appointed in pursuance of
this Article shall hold their office as follows: one until December
31, 1931, two until December 31, 1932, and the remaining members,
until December 31, 1933: provided, however, that except to fill an
unexpired term, all appointments thereafter shall be for the term
of three years or until their successors are appointed and qualified.
If any vacancy shall occur in said Board by reason of the resignation,
death or inability of a member to fulfill the duties of his office,
or his removal from the borough, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment
of the Mayor, confirmed by Borough Council, but for the unexpired
term only.
[Amended 5-11-1931]
It shall be the duty of the Mayor, at the organization meeting
of the borough in each year, or at the next regular meeting thereafter,
to nominate to Borough Council the names of persons to fill vacancies
caused by the expiration of the terms of any member or members of
said Board; provided, however, that nominations to fill vacancies
for an unexpired term may be made at any time.
This article shall take effect immediately.