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City of Summit, NJ
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Chapter 2 Administration
Chapter 2
Administration
Article I
Mayor and Common Council
§ 2-1
THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
§ 2-1.1
Compensation of the Mayor and the Members of the Common Council.
Article II
Meetings of the Common Council
§ 2-2
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
§ 2-2.1
Rules of the Common Council.
Article III
Municipal Officers
§ 2-3
CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
§ 2-3.1
Creation of Office of City Administrator.
§ 2-3.2
Appointment of City Administrator.
§ 2-3.3
Qualifications and Requirements.
§ 2-3.4
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-3.5
Absence.
§ 2-3.6
Removal.
§ 2-4
CITY CLERK.
§ 2-4.1
through § 2-4.5. (Reserved)
§ 2-4.6
Deputy City Clerk.
§ 2-5
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
§ 2-5.1
Chief Financial Officer.
§ 2-5.2
Duties of the Chief Financial Officer.
§ 2-5.3
Compensation.
§ 2-6
TAX ASSESSOR.
§ 2-6.1
Appointment.
§ 2-6.2
Qualifications.
§ 2-7
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
§ 2-7.1
Purpose.
§ 2-7.2
Definitions.
§ 2-7.3
Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation; Powers and Duties.
§ 2-8
CITY SOLICITOR.
§ 2-8.1
Appointment and Term.
§ 2-8.2
Duties of the City Solicitor.
§ 2-8.3
Compensation.
§ 2-8.4
Consent of Substitution.
§ 2-8.5
Surrender of Documents.
§ 2-9
through § 2-12. (RESERVED)
§ 2-13
PURCHASING AGENT.
§ 2-13.1
Created.
§ 2-13.2
Appointment.
§ 2-13.3
Qualifications.
§ 2-13.4
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-13.5
Bid Threshold.
Article IV
Departments Created
§ 2-14
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
§ 2-14.1
Department Established; Director of Community Service.
§ 2-14.2
Division of the Department.
§ 2-14.3
Division of Engineering and Public Works; Functions.
§ 2-14.4
Division of Land Use; Functions.
§ 2-14.5
Division of Construction; Functions.
§ 2-14.6
Sewer Utility.
§ 2-14.7
Other Functions Within the Department.
§ 2-14.8
Director of Community Services; Responsibilities.
§ 2-14.9
Employees of the Department.
§ 2-15
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE.
§ 2-15.1
Establishment.
§ 2-15.2
Appropriate Authority.
§ 2-15.3
Line of Authority.
§ 2-15.4
Discipline Policies.
§ 2-15.5
Rules and Regulations.
§ 2-15.6
Qualification of Members.
§ 2-15.7
Powers and Duties of Members.
§ 2-15.8
Training of Police Officers.
§ 2-15.9
(Reserved)
§ 2-15.10
Promotions.
§ 2-15.10.1
Procedure.
§ 2-15.11
(Reserved)
§ 2-15.12
Removal and Suspension.
§ 2-15.13
Uniforms and Equipment.
§ 2-15.14
(Reserved)
§ 2-15.15
Custodian of Records.
§ 2-15.15
through § 2-15.45. (Reserved)
§ 2-15.46
Junior Police Department.
§ 2-16
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
§ 2-17
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
§ 2-17.1
Department Established; Director of Community Programs.
§ 2-17.2
Divisions of the Department.
§ 2-17.3
Director of Community Programs; Responsibilities.
§ 2-17.4
Employees of the Department.
§ 2-17.5
Advisory Board on Community Programs.
§ 2-17.6
Board Membership.
§ 2-17.7
Board Functions.
§ 2-17.8
Subcommittees.
§ 2-18
through § 2-24. (RESERVED)
Article V
The Municipal Court
§ 2-25
MUNICIPAL COURT ESTABLISHED.
§ 2-25.1
Establishment.
§ 2-25.2
Seal of the Court.
§ 2-25.3
Judges of the Municipal Court.
§ 2-25.4
Functions, Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction.
§ 2-25.5
Compensation.
§ 2-25.6
Municipal Court Administrator and Personnel.
§ 2-25.7
Prosecutor of the Municipal Court.
§ 2-25.8
Duties of the Municipal Prosecutor.
§ 2-25.9
Compensation.
§ 2-25.10
Waivable Application Fee for Public Defender or Court Approved Counsel Representation.
Article VI
Boards, Committees and Commissions
§ 2-26
PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES.
§ 2-26.1
Determination That a Vacancy Exists.
§ 2-26.2
Vacancy May Be Declared.
§ 2-26.3
Term of Appointment.
§ 2-27
BOARD OF HEALTH.
§ 2-27.1
Established; Term of Members.
§ 2-27.2
Vacancy.
§ 2-27.3
Payment of Bills.
§ 2-27.4
Disposition Fees.
§ 2-28
(RESERVED)
§ 2-29
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
§ 2-29.1
Historic Preservation.
§ 2-30
through § 2-33. (RESERVED)
§ 2-34
(RESERVED)
§ 2-35
CABLE TELEVISION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
§ 2-35.1
Established.
§ 2-35.2
Purpose.
§ 2-36
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
§ 2-36.1
Findings.
§ 2-36.2
Creation of Commission.
§ 2-36.3
Appointments; Members and Alternates; Terms; Vacancies.
§ 2-36.4
Duties and Power of Commission.
§ 2-36.5
Acquisition by Commission.
§ 2-36.6
Appropriations.
§ 2-36.7
Records and Annual Report.
§ 2-36.8
Studies and Recommendations.
§ 2-37
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
§ 2-37.1
Findings.
§ 2-37.2
Designating and Authorizing the Housing Authority to Undertake Urban Redevelopment.
§ 2-38
(RESERVED)
§ 2-39
INSURANCE FUND AND INSURANCE COMMISSION.
§ 2-39.1
Established.
§ 2-39.2
Appropriation of Funds by the Council.
§ 2-39.3
Appointment of Members; Terms.
§ 2-39.4
Power and Authority of the Commission.
§ 2-40
(RESERVED)
§ 2-41
PLANNING BOARD.
§ 2-42
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ 2-43
RENT COMMISSION.
§ 2-43.1
Findings.
§ 2-43.2
Established.
§ 2-43.3
Appointment of Members; Term.
§ 2-43.4
Election of Chairman.
§ 2-43.5
Power and Duties.
§ 2-44
(RESERVED)
§ 2-45
(RESERVED)
§ 2-46
PARKING UTILITY.
§ 2-47
PARKING SERVICES AGENCY.
§ 2-47.1
Created; Director.
§ 2-47.2
Function of Agency.
§ 2-47.3
Officers and Employees.
§ 2-47.4
Enforcement Responsibilities.
§ 2-47.5
Duties of Director of Parking Services.
§ 2-47.6
Appeal Procedure.
§ 2-48
through § 2-64. (RESERVED)
Article VII
Administrative Policies and Procedures
§ 2-65
PAYMENT OF FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS.
§ 2-65.1
Findings.
§ 2-65.2
Title.
§ 2-65.3
Purpose.
§ 2-65.4
Official Certificate of Search Required.
§ 2-65.5
Charges Appearing on Certificate Must Be Paid.
§ 2-65.6
Resolution from City.
§ 2-65.7
Agreement Between City and Owner.
§ 2-65.8
When Insurance Company Not Obligated.
§ 2-65.9
Priority of City Claim.
§ 2-65.10
Copy to State Commissioner.
§ 2-66
FEE FOR SPECIAL ESCORT SERVICE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
§ 2-66.1
Definition.
§ 2-66.2
Fee Established for Round Trip.
§ 2-66.3
Requests for Special Escort Services.
§ 2-66.4
Exceptions; Waiver of Fees.
§ 2-67
DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
§ 2-67.1
Purpose.
§ 2-67.2
Definitions.
§ 2-67.3
Provisions for Defense.
§ 2-67.4
Exceptions.
§ 2-67.5
Methods of Providing Defense.
§ 2-67.6
Control Over Litigation.
§ 2-67.7
Indemnification.
§ 2-68
PROCEDURE FOR FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
§ 2-68.1
Findings.
§ 2-68.2
Applicants Who Require Fingerprinting and Background Investigations.
§ 2-68.3
Written Request Required.
§ 2-68.4
Procedure.
§ 2-69
FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
§ 2-69.1
Fees to Be Collected by City Clerk.
§ 2-69.2
Fees to Be Collected by Collector of Taxes.
§ 2-69.3
Fees to Be Collected by Chief of Police.
§ 2-69.4
Fees to Be Collected by the Fire Chief.
§ 2-69.5
Fees to Be Collected by the Secretary of the Planning Board.
§ 2-69.6
Fees to Be Collected by the Director of Department of Community Services.
§ 2-69.7
Fees to Be Collected by the City Engineer.
§ 2-69.8
Fees to Be Collected by the Health Director.
§ 2-69.9
Fees to Be Collected by the Parking Services Agency.
§ 2-70
PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL.
§ 2-70.1
Manual Adopted.
§ 2-70.2
Amendments and Modifications.
§ 2-70.3
Copy on File.
§ 2-71
POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ON OR BY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
§ 2-71.1
Short Title.
§ 2-71.2
Purpose.
§ 2-71.3
Definitions.
§ 2-71.4
General Regulations.
§ 2-72
LIBRARY PROPERTY AND BOOKS.
§ 2-72.1
Definitions.
§ 2-72.2
Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
§ 2-72.3
Damage to Library Materials or Property.
§ 2-72.4
Unauthorized Removal of Library Materials.
§ 2-72.5
Timely Return of Borrowed Library Materials.
§ 2-72.6
False Information; Unauthorized Use of Library Card.
§ 2-72.7
Enforcement.
§ 2-72.8
Separate Violations.
§ 2-72.9
Penalties.
§ 2-73
POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
§ 2-73.1
Positions Eligible; Participation Required.
§ 2-73.2
Positions Exempt.
§ 2-73.3
Additional Exemptions.
§ 2-73.4
Implementation of Program.
§ 2-73.5
Severability.
§ 2-73.6
Copy on File with Director of the Division of Pensions & Benefits.
§ 2-74
through § 2-79. (RESERVED)
§ 2-80
HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX.
§ 2-80.1
Purpose.
§ 2-80.2
Tax Established.
§ 2-80.3
Tax Is Additional to Other Taxes or Fees.
§ 2-80.4
Exemptions.
§ 2-80.5
Additional Regulations.
§ 2-80.6
Collection of Tax.
§ 2-81
MUTUAL POLICE AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHATHAM BOROUGH AND SUMMIT CITY.
§ 2-81.1
Statutory Authorization.
§ 2-81.2
Authority to Sign Agreement.
§ 2-81.3
Future Agreements.
§ 2-82
PROCEDURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY.
§ 2-82.1
Authorization Process.
§ 2-82.2
Payment Process.
§ 2-83
JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SUMMIT AND THE BOROUGH OF NEW PROVIDENCE FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICES.
§ 2-83.1
Name.
§ 2-83.2
Purpose.
§ 2-83.3
Location of Office.
§ 2-83.4
Powers.
§ 2-83.5
Specific Powers.
§ 2-83.6
Compliance with Laws.
§ 2-83.7
Terms and Conditions.
§ 2-83.8
Miscellaneous Provisions.
§ 2-83.9
Term.
§ 2-84
through § 2-88. (RESERVED)
§ 2-89
MANDATORY DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
§ 2-89.1
Required.
§ 2-89.2
Exemptions.
§ 2-90
PROHIBITION ON AWARDING PUBLIC CONTRACTS TO CERTAIN CONTRIBUTORS.
§ 2-90.1
Prohibitions.
§ 2-90.2
Return of Excess Contributions.
§ 2-90.3
Failure to Disclose Excess Contributions.
§ 2-90.4
Violations and Penalties.
§ 2-90.5
Contributions Made Prior to Effective Date of Section.
§ 2-90.6
Copies of Section to Be Provided.
§ 2-91
FEES FOR RESCUE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
§ 2-91.1
Definitions.
§ 2-91.2
Fees for Rescue Services Provided by the Fire Department.
§ 2-92
GOVERNMENT ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM.