There shall be a Citizens' Advisory Council of not more than
twenty-one (21) members. Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the City Council for a term of two
(2) years, beginning July 1 of the year in which he is appointed.
The Advisory Council shall consist of persons representative of groups
and interests of the people of the city. The Council may organize,
adopt rules for the conduct of its affairs and elect a Chairman and
Secretary from among its members. The Advisory Council shall, upon
request, advise and consult with the Mayor, the Council and the Planning
Board on such matters of public policy as may be of general interest.
The Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library as heretofore
constituted and empowered pursuant to law is continued.
[Amended 12-21-1976 by Ord. No. 121-76]
The Municipal Court and the Judge thereof as heretofore constituted
and appointed pursuant to law are continued. A patrolman shall be assigned to serve as Court Attendant
when needed.
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 643-92]
A. The Planning Board as heretofore constituted and empowered pursuant
to statute and ordinance is continued.
B. In the event that the Planning Board requires funds, for the purpose
of retaining attorneys or other professionals to perform its duties
pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, beyond that which has been appropriated by the City Council,
the Planning Board shall, prior to obligating or expending any such
moneys, make a written request to the City Council advising of the
amount of moneys needed and the reasons therefor and requesting an
emergency appropriation or a transfer of funds, as appropriate.
[Added 9-5-1995 by Ord.
No. 789-95]
[Amended 11-20-1990 by Ord. No. 516-90; 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 643-92]
A. The Board of Adjustment as heretofore constituted and empowered pursuant
to statute and ordinance is continued.
B. In the event that the Board of Adjustment requires funds for the
purpose of retaining attorneys or other professionals to perform its
duties pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, beyond that which has been appropriated by the City Council,
the Board of Adjustment shall, prior to obligating or expending any
such moneys, make a written request to the City Council advising of
the amount of moneys needed and the reasons therefor and requesting
an emergency appropriation or a transfer of funds, as appropriate.
[Added 9-5-1995 by Ord.
No. 789-95]
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 643-92]
A. There shall be an Emergency Management Council consisting of not
more than fifteen (15) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor
and hold office at the Mayor's pleasure (N.J.S.A. App. A:9-41).
B. An Emergency Management Coordinator shall be appointed by the Mayor
and serve as Chairman of the Emergency Management Council (N.J.S.A.
App. A:9-41).
C. The Emergency Management Council and the Emergency Management Coordinator
shall have such official tenure and such functions, powers and duties
as are provided by state statute and executive orders, rules and regulations
thereunder. (N.J.S.A. App. A:9-33 et seq.)
The volunteer fire companies, first aid and rescue squads as
heretofore constituted and empowered pursuant to law are continued.
The Housing Authority as heretofore constituted and empowered
pursuant to law is continued.
[Added 6-15-1993 by Ord.
No. 675-93]
A. Commission established; composition; terms. Within the Department
of Administration, there shall be a Human Relations Commission consisting
of no fewer than sixteen (16) nor more than thirty (30) members. The
Mayor and one (1) member of the City Council shall serve as members
of the Human Relations Commission, but only during their terms of
office. The Mayor shall appoint seven (7) members for terms of two
(2) years from the effective date of this ordinance. The Mayor, the City Council representative and the seven
(7) members appointed by the Mayor shall, by majority vote, nominate
no fewer than seven (7) nor more than twenty-one (21) additional members.
The Mayor shall appoint the persons nominated. Except as set forth
above, all terms shall be for two (2) years from the first day of
the month the appointment is made; however, the initial term of at
least fifty percent (50%) of the nominees shall be for a period of
one (1) year. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms only,
either by direct appointment by the Mayor or by nomination, as applicable.
B. Duties of the Commission.
(1) The Commission shall:
(a)
Foster and promote goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among
the groups and elements of the inhabitants of the city.
(b)
Make recommendations to the Mayor for the development of policies
and procedures and for programs of formal and informal education that
will aid in the elimination of all types of discrimination based on
race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation
or disabilities.
(2) The Human Relations Commission shall be empowered collectively to
make rules for the conduct of its affairs in a manner consistent with
applicable law and local ordinances.
[Added 2-13-2013 by Ord.
No. 1662-2013]
A. The following boards and agencies of city government are not assigned
to any department within the city.
(2) Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency (PARA).
(3) Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B. Unless specifically provided otherwise, all terms of all members
of and advisers and/or liaisons to the various board/bodies/committees
listed above shall run from January 1 to December 31.