[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Paramus 8-8-2018 by Ord. No. 18-23. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created the office of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement
Officer for the Borough of Paramus.
The Mayor, upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, shall
appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, a Municipal Humane
Law Enforcement Officer for a term of one year commencing January
1 and terminating December 31 in each year or the unexpired portion
thereof.
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall exercise
the following powers and duties, including, but not limited to:
A.
Enforcement of all animal welfare or animal cruelty laws of the state
and ordinances of the municipality;
B.
Investigate and sign complaints concerning any violation of an animal
welfare or animal cruelty law of the state or ordinance of the municipality;
C.
Act as an officer for the detection, apprehension and arrest of offenders
against the animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the state and
ordinances of the municipality;
D.
Comply with the provisions of Chapter 22 of Title 4 of the New Jersey
Revised Statutes; and
E.
Such other powers and duties required under ordinance or at law.
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall be authorized
to possess, carry and use a firearm while enforcing the laws and ordinances
enacted for the protection of animals, provided that such officer
qualifies and maintains all certification and training requirements
pursuant to law.
The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall receive such
compensation as may be fixed and determined by the governing body
either in the Annual Salary Ordinance and implementing resolutions
or by contract, as the case may be.
