Township of Plumsted, NJ Chapter 40 Officers and Employees

§ 40-1 Municipal Attorney.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Municipal Attorney.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Municipal Attorney shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Qualifications. The Municipal Attorney shall be a duly-licensed attorney at law of the State of New Jersey.

D. Duties. The duties of the Municipal Attorney shall be as follows:

(1) The Municipal Attorney shall represent the Township in all legal matters, shall advise and assist the Mayor, the Township Committee and the various department directors as may be required. He shall attend meetings of the Township Committee, draft ordinances and resolutions, and give opinions and rulings on questions of law which may arise at Township meetings. He shall prepare or approve all legal instruments relating to the business of the Township and shall represent the Township in any litigation, and conduct trials, appeals and other proceedings in which the Township is interested as he may in his discretion determine to be necessary or desirable, or as directed by the governing body.

(2) The Municipal Attorney shall have the power to enter into any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation in which the Township is involved, subject to the approval of the governing body.

(3) Whenever he deems the interest of the Township so to require, the Municipal Attorney may, with the approval of the governing body and within the limits of available appropriations appoint special counsel to assist him in the handling of any legal matter. If the Municipal Attorney should be disqualified with respect to any matter, the governing body shall appoint special legal counsel to represent the Township for and with respect to such matter.

§ 40-2 Municipal Engineer.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Municipal Engineer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Municipal Engineer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Qualifications. The Municipal Engineer shall be a duly-licensed professional engineer of the State of New Jersey.

D. Duties. The Municipal Engineer shall have full charge of matters pertaining to engineering in relation to any public improvement or other public work. In addition, he shall perform all duties required by statute or ordinance of the Municipal Engineer and shall perform such engineering assignments and other services, including attendance at meetings of the Township Committee, as may be required by the governing body.

§ 40-3 Municipal Accountant or Auditor.

A. Position. The Municipal Accountant or Auditor shall not be a municipal officer but shall serve as a consultant under contract to the municipality.

B. Appointment and term. The Municipal Accountant or Auditor shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Qualifications. The Municipal Accountant or Auditor shall be a registered municipal accountant.

D. Duties. The Municipal Accountant or Auditor shall perform such duties as are set forth in the Local Fiscal Affairs Law as well as such other services as may be requested by the governing body.

§ 40-4 Township Administrator.

A. Position created. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, there is hereby created the position of Township Administrator.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Township Administrator shall be appointed by the governing body in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-137. The term of office of the Township Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the Township Administrator shall be as prescribed by law. The Administrator shall perform such other duties which are related to his work as are prescribed by the governing body.

D. Removal from office. The Township Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become effective three (3) months after its adoption by the governing body. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138, the governing body may provide that the resolution of removal shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the next three (3) calendar months following adoption of the resolution.

E. Vacancy. Any vacancy in the position of the Township Administrator may be filled by appointment by the governing body.

§ 40-5 Municipal Clerk.

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Municipal Clerk for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Municipal Clerk shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of three (3) years as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.

C. Duties. The Municipal Clerk shall serve as the Clerk of the Committee, perform such functions as may be required by law and shall maintain the records and minutes of the Committee.

§ 40-6 Deputy Municipal Clerk.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the Municipal Clerk during such times and for such specific periods as the Municipal Clerk is absent, disabled or otherwise unable to perform his duties. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall assist the Municipal Clerk in the performance of the duties of the Municipal Clerk's office.

§ 40-7 Chief Financial Officer.

[Ord. #2005-06, § 1]

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed by the governing body of the Township of Plumsted. The Chief Financial Officer shall serve a term of office of four (4) years, commencing on January 1st in the year in which the Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

C. Duties. The Chief Financial Officer shall have the duties set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.2, shall assist the governing body in the preparation of the annual budget and shall ensure that the municipality complies with all requirements of the Division of Local Government Services concerning municipal finances.

[Amended 12-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]

§ 40-7.1 Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

[Added 12-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

B. Appointment and Term of Office. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body for a term of one year, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31 of each year.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer shall have all the powers and perform all of the duties of the Chief Financial Officer during such times and for such specific periods as the Chief Financial Officer in the performance of the duties of the office of the Chief Financial Officer.

§ 40-8 Assistant Treasurer.

A. There is hereby created the position of Assistant Treasurer for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Assistant Treasurer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Assistant Treasurer shall work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Treasurer shall perform all duties and functions as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, and in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer shall perform all of the duties of the office of the Chief Financial Officer.

§ 40-9 Purchasing Agent.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Purchasing Agent shall be as prescribed by law. The Purchasing Agent shall perform such other duties which are related to his work as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-10 Tax Collector.

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Tax Collector of the Township of Plumsted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Tax Collector shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of four (4) years, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st of the fourth year, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. A vacancy in the office of Tax Collector other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.

C. Duties. The duties of the Tax Collector shall be as prescribed by law. The Tax Collector shall perform such other duties which are related to her work as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-11 Deputy Tax Collector.

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Deputy Tax Collector of the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Deputy Tax Collector shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Deputy Tax Collector shall work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Tax Collector. The Deputy Tax Collector shall perform all duties and functions as directed by the Tax Collector, and in the absence of the Tax Collector shall perform all of the duties of the office of Tax Collector.

[Ord. #94-03, § 1]

§ 40-12 Tax Assessor.

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Tax Assessor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Tax Assessor shall be appointed by the governing body for a term of four (4) years commencing on July 1st next following the appointment.

C. Qualifications. To be appointed to the office of Tax Assessor for the Township of Plumsted, a person must hold a certified tax assessor's certificate from the State of New Jersey.

D. Duties. The duties of the Tax Assessor shall be as prescribed by law. The Tax Assessor shall perform such other duties which are related to her work as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-13 Deputy Tax Assessor.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Tax Assessor for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Deputy Tax Assessor shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of four (4) years, commencing on July 1st next following the appointment.

C. Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of Deputy Tax Assessor for the Township of Plumsted, an individual must hold a certified tax assessor's certificate from the State of New Jersey.

D. Duties. The Deputy Tax Assessor shall work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Tax Assessor. The Deputy Tax Assessor shall perform all duties and functions as directed by the Tax Assessor, and in the absence of the Tax Assessor shall perform all of the duties of the office of Tax Assessor.

§ 40-14 Zoning Officer.

[Ord. #2008-13, § 1]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Zoning Officer of the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be as follows:

(1) To enforce the zoning ordinances of the Township of Plumsted.

(2) To issue zoning permits.

(3) To issue flood hazard letters in writing when requested.

(4) To answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.

(5) To keep a record of all applications for permits and of all permits and certificates issued, with a notation of all special conditions involved.

(6) To file and safely keep copies of all plans submitted.

(7) To collect and record fees for zoning permits and flood letters.

(8) To prepare a monthly report for the governing body summarizing all activity of the previous months concerning the duties of the Zoning Officer.

D. The Zoning Officer shall conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances, initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances, initiate necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances, prepare needed reports, establish and maintain the records and files and may assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.

E. The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be as prescribed by law. The Zoning Officer shall perform other duties which are related to his work as are prescribed by the governing body.

F. The Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Zoning Officer and/or the Deputy Zoning Officer shall also investigate and insure compliance with any approvals granted by the Plumsted Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Plumsted Township Planning Board or combined Planning/Land Use Board of the Township of Plumsted and may issue appropriate citations for violations of any approvals granted by said Boards under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law to any applicant for development, owner of property or person of possession of said property.

§ 40-15 Deputy Zoning Officer.

[Ord. #2008-13, § 1]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Zoning Officer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Deputy Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Deputy Zoning Officer shall work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Zoning Officer. The Deputy Zoning Officer shall perform all duties and functions as directed by the Zoning Officer, and in the absence of the Zoning Officer shall perform all of the duties of the office of Zoning Officer.

D. The Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Zoning Officer and/or the Deputy Zoning Officer shall also investigate and insure compliance with any approvals granted by the Plumsted Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Plumsted Township Planning Board or combined Planning/Land Use Board of the Township of Plumsted and may issue appropriate citations for violations of any approvals granted by said Boards under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law to any applicant for development, owner of property or person of possession of said property.

§ 40-16 Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer.

[Amended 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body for a term of one year, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31 of each year.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Enforce all laws and ordinances enacted for the protection of animals, including but not limited to animal control, animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the state and local ordinances.

(2) Conduct investigations and initiate and prosecute complaints and/or violations of animal control, animal welfare or animal cruelty laws of the State of New Jersey, as well as local ordinances.

(3) Engage in the apprehension and arrest and detection of offenders who have violated animal control, animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the state as well as local ordinances.

D. Qualifications. A person must possess the following to be appointed to the position of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer:

(1) Animal Control Officer Certification from the Commissioner of Health pursuant to Subsection b of Section 3 of P.L. 1983, c. 525 (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16a).

(2) The approval and recommendation of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Township of Plumsted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16 et seq.

§ 40-17 Construction Official.

[Ord. #96-23, § 1; amended 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby established the position of Construction Official for the Township of Plumsted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Construction Official shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of four years, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the fourth year, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Construction Official shall be the Director of the Division of Code Enforcement and Inspections. The duties of the Construction Official shall be as prescribed by law. The Construction Official shall perform such other duties which are related to his work as are prescribed by the governing body.

D. The Construction Department duties and positions, including the Building Inspector, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Inspector, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Inspector, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Protection Inspector, Fire Protection Subcode Official and Mobile Home Inspector as more fully prescribed in Chapter 6 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Building and Housing," and Chapter 31 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Mobile Home Parks," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-18 Code Enforcement Officer.

[Ord. #2008-13, § 1]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Code Enforcement Officer for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of Code Enforcement Officer shall be as follows:

(1) To conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances, enforce rules and regulations in regard to enforcement of ordinances, prepare needed reports, assist in the establishment and maintenance of the records and files and assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.

(2) To assist the Zoning Officer in the enforcement of the zoning ordinances of the Township of Plumsted.

(3) To perform such duties as are directed by the governing body.

D. The Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Zoning Officer and/or the Deputy Zoning Officer shall also investigate and insure compliance with any approvals granted by the Plumsted Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Plumsted Township Planning Board or combined Planning/Land Use Board of the Township of Plumsted and may issue appropriate citations for violations of any approvals granted by said Boards under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law to any applicant for development, owner of property or person of possession of said property.

§ 40-19 Clerk-Typist.

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Clerk-Typist.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Clerk Typist shall be appointed by the governing body, and shall serve a term of office of one (1) year, commencing on January 1st of the year of appointment and ending on December 31st, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Clerk Typist shall include, but not be limited to, the performance of those secretarial and clerical duties of a varied nature and related work as directed by the governing body.

§ 40-20 General Maintenance Laborer.

[Ord. #96-23, § 2]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of General Maintenance Laborer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The General Maintenance Laborer shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of General Maintenance Laborer shall include, but not be limited to, such functions as needed for the general maintenance and repair of all public property and other duties related to the position as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-20A General Maintenance Working Supervisor.

[Ord. #2009-05, § 1; Ord. #2009-15, § 1]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of General Maintenance Working Supervisor.

B. Appointment and term of office. The General Maintenance Working Supervisor shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of General Maintenance Working Supervisor shall include, but not be limited to, such functions as needed for the supervision and overseeing and working with the general maintenance employee(s) for the general maintenance and repair of all public property and other duties related to the position as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-21 Community Development Coordinator.

[Ord. #2001-04, § 1; Ord. #2014-09]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Community Development Coordinator.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Community Development Coordinator shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Community Development Coordinator shall include, but not be limited to, as prescribed by resolution and other duties as assigned by the Township Committee.

§ 40-22 Office Manager/Technical Assistant for the Construction Office.

[Ord. #2001-04, § 2]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Office Manager/Technical Assistant for the Construction Office.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Office Manager/ Technical Assistant for the Construction Office shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Office Manager/ Technical Assistant for the Construction Office shall include, but not be limited to, the duties as prescribed by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Uniform Construction Code Act; Chapter 6 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted entitled "Building and Housing" and such other duties as assigned by the Township Committee.

§ 40-23 Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator.

[Ord. #2005-02, § 1]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Neighborhood Preservation Coordinator.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator shall include, but not limited to, the job description as set forth by Resolution No. 2005-114 and as amended.

D. The Township Committee may enter into an annual Interlocal Government Services agreement (by Resolution) with the Plumsted Township Redevelopment Authority whereby the Neighborhood Preservation Coordinator shall be under the supervision and control of the Plumsted Township Redevelopment Authority to the extent not prohibited by law.

§ 40-24 Downtown Economic Development Executive Director.

[Ord. #2005-24, § 1; amended 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Downtown Economic Development Executive Director.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Downtown Economic Development Executive Director shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of Downtown Economic Development Executive Director shall include, but are not limited to, the job description as set forth by resolution of the Township of Plumsted and such other duties as assigned by the Township Committee.

§ 40-25 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 40-25, Community Service Officer, as amended, was repealed 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03.

§ 40-26 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 40-26, Chief Community Service Officer, Ord. #2006-14, § 2, was repealed 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03.

§ 40-27 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 40-27, Part Time Community Service Officer, Ord. #2006-14, § 3, was repealed 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03.

§ 40-28 Defined Contribution Retirement Program.

[Ord. #2008-12, § 1]

A. Eligible positions. Pursuant to N.J.S.43:15C-2, the following positions are deemed to be eligible for and shall participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program:

(1) The Business Administrator

(2) Public Safety Director

(3) Municipal Attorneys (If W-2 Employee)

(4) Municipal Engineers (If W-2 Employee)

(5) Municipal Prosecutor (If W-2 Employee)

(6) Municipal Court Judge

B. Exempt positions. Individuals serving in the following positions are exempt from Defined Contribution Retirement Program membership, pursuant to N.J.S.43:15C-2:

(1) Tax Collector

(2) Chief Financial Officer

(3) Construction Code Official

(4) Qualified Purchasing Agent

(5) Tax Assessor

(6) Registered Municipal Clerk

(7) Licensed Uniform Subcode Inspector

C. This section shall be implemented, construed and subject to the aforesaid Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et seq.) as amended from time to time, and regulations or guidance documents from the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions and Benefits.

D. Severablity. Should any part or parts of this section be held to be invalid by any competent court of law, such invalidity shall only affect the part or parts held to be invalid, and all other parts shall remain in effect.

§ 40-29 Public Information Officer.

[Ord. No. 2016-07]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Public Information Officer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Public Information Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and serve at the pleasure of the governing body.

C. Duties. The duties of the position of the Public Information Officer shall include, but not limited to, working with the Mayor, Township Committee, Technology Committee, Municipal Clerk and other Township employees. The Public Information Officer will be responsible for updating and maintaining the Township Website and making official posts to social media. The Public Information Officer will be responsible for maintaining an email list of those interested in receiving official emails from the Township and distributing emails to same and other duties related to the position as are prescribed by the governing body.

§ 40-30 Local Registrar.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Office created. There is hereby created the office of Local Registrar for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Registrar may be appointed by the governing body and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body for a term of three years.

C. Duties. The Local Registrar shall perform such duties as set forth in Title 26 of the New Jersey Statutes.

§ 40-31 Deputy Registrar.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Registrar for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Deputy Registrar may be appointed by the governing body and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body for a term of three years.

C. Duties. The Deputy Registrar shall assist in the normal, day-to-day operation of the office and whose duty shall be to act in the local Registrar's stead in case of absence, disability or death of the Registrar.

§ 40-32 Assessment Search Officer.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Assessment Search Officer.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Assessment Search Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The Assessment Search Officer shall be responsible for the issuance of certificates as to liability for assessment for municipal improvements in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-18.3.

§ 40-33 Public Agency Compliance Officer.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Township of Plumsted.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Public Agency Compliance Officer shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Public Agency Compliance Officer shall be as prescribed by law. The Public Agency Compliance Officer shall have the duties set forth in N.J.A.C. 17:27; and shall be responsible for ensuring the agency's compliance with these rules; and shall perform any other liaison and assistance functions as may be requested.

§ 40-34 Emergency Management Coordinator.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Emergency Management Coordinator pursuant to Chapter 17 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Emergency Management Service."

B. Appointment and term of office. The Emergency Management Coordinator shall be appointed by Mayor and shall serve a term of office of three years.

C. Duties. The duties of the Emergency Management Coordinator set forth in Chapter 17 of the General Ordinance of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Emergency Management Service," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-35 Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator pursuant to Chapter 17 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Emergency Management Service."

B. Appointment and term of office. The Emergency Management Coordinator shall appoint an Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator with the approval of the Mayor. Wherever possible, such Deputy shall be appointed from among the salaried officers or employees of the municipality.

C. Duties. The Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator shall work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Emergency management Coordinator. The Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator shall perform all duties and functions as directed by the Emergency Management Coordinator, and in the absence of the Emergency Management Coordinator shall perform all of the duties of the Emergency Management Coordinator.

§ 40-36 Recycling Coordinator.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Recycling Coordinator.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Recycling Coordinator shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Recycling Coordinator as set forth in pursuant to Chapter 52 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Recycling," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-37 Drug and Alcohol Alliance Coordinator.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03; amended 9-1-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Drug and Alcohol Alliance Coordinator.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Drug and Alcohol Coordinator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Drug and Alcohol Alliance Coordinator as set forth in Chapter 33 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled " Municipal Alliance Committee," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-38 Municipal Court Judge.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Municipal Court Judge.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Municipal Court Judge shall be appointed by the governing body of the Township of Plumsted. Said Municipal Court Judge shall serve for a term of three years from the date of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Any appointment to fill a vacancy caused other than by expiration of term shall be made for the unexpired term only.

C. Duties. The powers and duties of Municipal Court Judge as set forth in pursuant to Chapter 35 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Municipal Court," are incorporated by reference.

D. The Municipal Court duties and positions, including Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Municipal Court Clerk and Substitute as more fully prescribed in Chapter 35 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Municipal Court," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-39 Director of Public Safety.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Director of Public Safety.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Director of Public Safety shall be appointed by the Township Committee. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee.

C. Duties. The duties of the Director of Public Safety as set forth in pursuant to Chapter 47 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Police Department," are incorporated by reference.

D. The Police Department duties and positions, including, Chief of Police, Sergeant, Corporal, Patrolman, Crossing Guards, Police Matron as more fully prescribed in Chapter 47 of the General Ordinances of the Township of Plumsted, entitled "Police Department," are hereby incorporated by reference.

§ 40-40 Clean Communities Director.

[Added 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]

A. Position created. There is hereby created the position of Clean Communities Director.

B. Appointment and term of office. The Clean Communities Director shall be appointed by the governing body and shall serve a term of office of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.

C. Duties. The duties of the Clean Communities Director shall be to coordinate the goals and objectives of the New Jersey Clean Communities Program for the Township of Plumsted.