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Borough of Fairview, NJ
Bergen County
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There shall be a Municipal Clerk appointed by the Mayor and Borough Council. The term of office of the Clerk shall be three years which shall run from January 1 in the year in which the Clerk was appointed.
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No person shall be appointed as Borough Clerk unless he shall have a Registered Municipal Clerk Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
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The Clerk's salary shall be established in the Salary Ordinance.
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Should the office of Municipal Clerk become vacant, the Borough Council may appoint a person to serve as Acting Clerk for a period of not more than six months.
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The Municipal Clerk shall:
a. 
Act as secretary of the municipal corporation and custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the municipal corporation. The Borough Council may, however, provide by ordinance that any other specific officer shall have custody of any specific other class of record;
b. 
Act as secretary to the Borough Council, prepare meeting agendas at the discretion of the Council, be present at all meetings of the Council, keep a journal of the proceedings of every meeting, retain the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and record the minutes of every meeting;
c. 
Serve as the chief administrative officer in all elections held in the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes;
d. 
Serve as the chief registrar of voters held in the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes;
e. 
Serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits, except where statute or ordinance has delegated that responsibility to some other Borough officer;
f. 
Serve as coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs as mandated pursuant to Title 47 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
g. 
Perform such other duties as are now or hereafter imposed by statute, regulation or by ordinance or regulation.
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a. 
Creation of Position. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk, to be appointed by the Borough Council for a term of one year, commencing January 1 annually and ending on December 31, or until a successor is appointed. Should the office become vacant during any term, it shall be filled by similar appointment for the unexpired term.
b. 
Duties. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall perform the duties of the Municipal Clerk in the absence or disability of the Clerk. At all other times the Deputy Clerk shall act as the assistant to the Municipal Clerk and be under the control and charge of the Municipal Clerk and shall perform such other duties and functions as are required by this office or the Borough Council.
c. 
Salary. The salary of the Deputy Clerk shall be designated by ordinance as required by Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes and as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough. Notwithstanding that the Deputy may act in the capacity of the Borough Clerk for any extended period of time, he shall not by such reason be entitled to an increase in salary other than set forth in the Salary Ordinance.
[1974 Code § 2-25.1; Ord. No. 77-31]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, 40A:9-137 and 40A:9-138 inclusive there is hereby created the position of Borough Administrator to administer the business affairs of the Borough, to have such powers to perform such duties other than those required by law and exercised by the Borough Council itself or by another officer, Board or body.
[Ord. No. 00-6]
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The term of office of the Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the governing body.
The Borough Administrator may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become effective three months after its adoption by the governing body. The governing body may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of the salary and his/her salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
[1974 Code § 2-25.2; Ord. No. 77-31]
The Borough Administrator shall receive as salary such sums as may be fixed and adopted by the Borough Council in the Salary Ordinance, and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his office.
[1974 Code § 2-25.3; Ord. No. 77-31]
During the temporary absence or disability of the Borough Administrator, the Mayor and Council may by resolution, appoint an officer or regular employee of the Borough to perform the duties of the Borough Administrator during such temporary absence or disability.
[1974 Code § 2-25.4; Ord. No. 77-31; Ord. No. 00-6]
a. 
The Borough Administrator shall be chosen on the basis of his/her executive and administrative abilities and qualifications with special regard as to education, training and experience in administration and shall be a graduate of an accredited college or university. A person appointed to the office of Borough Administrator need not be a resident of the Borough.
b. 
The Borough Administrator shall devote effectual time to the duties of his office except that nothing herein shall prevent him from also holding other Borough offices and fulfilling the duties thereof, and he shall also be entitled to retain all rights and status to those positions, including but not limited to, compensation, tenure and other existing benefits.
[1974 Code § 2-25.5; Ord. No. 77-31]
In accordance with policy legislated by the Mayor and Council of the Borough, the Borough Administrator shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
The Borough Administrator shall:
a. 
Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer and Official of the Borough.
b. 
Supervise and coordinate the activities of all departments, Borough offices, boards, agencies and personnel utilizing the assistance and cooperation of all Department Heads, Borough officers, appointees and other personnel, including supervision of all clerical personnel.
c. 
Supervise, implement and enforce the personnel organization and policy of the Borough, including the employment of, suspension and removal of personnel for whose selection no other method is provided by law. He shall expeditiously and equitably settle employee grievances.
d. 
Negotiate and engage in collective bargaining and assist the Borough Council with employee relations.
e. 
Supervise, implement and enforce purchasing procedures and policy of the Borough.
f. 
Prepare, in cooperation with the Borough Auditor, the annual operating and capital budgets for presentation and approval by the Borough Council. Upon adoption of the budgets, he shall implement and enforce same.
g. 
Supervise the enforcement of all laws, ordinances and resolutions of the Borough.
h. 
Supervise, implement and enforce the fiscal operations and policies of the Borough.
i. 
Supervise, manage and continually review the Borough's insurance program.
j. 
Supervise, require and implement an adequate inventory of all Borough owned equipment, material and supplies in stock and further, to recommend the sale of any surplus, obsolete or unused equipment, material and supplies as authorized by the Borough Council.
k. 
Receive, distribute and follow up requests for information and complaints received from citizens on all manner of problems and advise the Mayor and Council with respect thereto.
l. 
Make such inspections and reviews as may be necessary to insure full compliance by all persons and corporations having contractual obligations to perform services for or sell goods to the Borough.
m. 
Be responsible for the overall supervision and maintenance of real property owned by the Borough.
n. 
Supervise and implement intergovernmental relationship with respect to application for funds and/or services needed or required by the Borough.
o. 
Supervise the prudent investment of Borough funds in excess of the amount needed to meet the Borough's obligations.
p. 
Implement, supervise and enforce the policies of the Mayor and Council with respect to the compiling and release of public information.
q. 
Prepare and present such reports on Borough affairs as may be required by the Mayor and Council.
r. 
Attend all meetings as required by the Mayor and Council with the right to participate in all discussions, but without the right to vote.
s. 
Recommend and supervise the nature, location and extent of public improvement and coordinate the execution of same.
t. 
Investigate, at any time, the affairs of any department or office of the Borough and report any and all findings to the Mayor and Council.
u. 
Review, recommend, evaluate the impact of proposed Federal and State legislation and the effect of new and existing legislation.
v. 
Administer and execute all policies established and legislated by the Mayor and Council, and perform such duties as may be assigned to him.
[Ord. No. 08-02]
a. 
Creation of Position. There is hereby created the position of Assistant to the Administrator/Personnel to be appointed by the Borough Council.
b. 
Duties. The Assistant to the Administrator/Personnel shall assist the Municipal Administrator in the administration of municipal affairs, in analyzing, reviewing, and suggesting revisions of municipal policies, procedures, resolution and ordinances to make local government more responsive to the needs of its residents. Attend department committee meetings and work with Department Heads and employees to implement programs and changes in procedures; including the preparation and review of the budget; involved in integrating and coordinating activities of the various departments; involved in personal related actions and work with the Department of Personnel to further the total program of personnel services.
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-139, the Borough Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of Borough Council for a term of one year. Vacancies shall be filled for the portion of a term.
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The Borough Attorney shall be a duly qualified attorney at law of the State of New Jersey.
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The Borough Attorney shall have such powers and perform such duties as are provided for the office of Borough Attorney by general law or ordinances of the Borough. He shall represent the Borough in all judicial and administrative proceedings in which the Borough or any of its officers or agents may be a party or have an interest. He shall give all legal counsel and advice where required by the Mayor and/or Borough Council and shall in general serve as the legal advisor to the Mayor and/or Borough Council on all matters of Borough business. The Borough Attorney shall be the legal advisor of all officers of the various Borough Boards which are not represented by their own counsel in all matters involving their duties and general powers and duties, but without limitation thereto, the Borough Attorney shall:
a. 
Draft or approve as to form and sufficiency all legal documents, contracts, deeds, ordinances and resolutions made, executed or adopted by or on behalf of the Borough.
b. 
Conduct appeals from orders, decisions or judgments affecting any interest of the Borough as he may in his discretion determine to be necessary or desirable or as directed by the Mayor and/or Borough Council.
c. 
Subject to the approval of the Mayor and/or Borough Council, have power to enter into any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation in which the Borough is involved.
d. 
Render opinions in writing upon any question of law submitted to him by the Mayor and/or Borough Council with respect to their official powers and duties, and perform such duties as may be necessary to provide legal counsel to the Mayor and/or Borough Council in the administration of Borough affairs.
e. 
Supervise and direct the work of such additional attorneys and technical and professional assistants as the Mayor and/or Borough Council may authorize for special or regular employment in or for the Borough.
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The Borough Attorney shall receive compensation as prescribed in the annual Salary Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council for his attendance and advice at meetings of the Council. He shall receive such other compensation for additional legal duties performed as authorized by the Mayor and Council.
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The Municipal Prosecutor shall be appointed by the Mayor and affirmed by the Council. The Municipal Prosecutor shall serve for a term of one year from the date of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The appointment shall be made at the annual reorganization meeting in January of each year. If a vacancy occurs during the course of the year, the appointment shall be for the balance of the unexpired year.
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The Municipal Prosecutor shall appear at all court sessions and prosecute all complaints presented by the Police Department of the Borough, and any other complaints as required by law.
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The salary of the Prosecutor shall be the annual salary as established by the Borough Salary Ordinance.
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The office of Public Defender in the Borough of Fairview is hereby created.
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The Public Defender shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council and otherwise in accordance with those standards established for the appointment of subordinate officers by N.J.S.A. 40A:60-1 et seq. and shall serve for a term of one year from the first day of January of the year of his appointment until December 31 of such year or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Public Defender shall be an attorney at law and shall be duly licensed and qualified to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
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The Public Defender shall appear on behalf of and provide representation for those defendants in the Municipal Court, who shall be assigned to the Public Defender by the Municipal Court Judge. Each such defendant shall qualify for such representation as indigent in accordance with standards to be approved by the Municipal Court Judge and shall, as a condition of such representations, be required to execute an agreement which shall obligate the defendant to reimburse the Borough for costs of such representation. The Public Defender shall have such other duties and responsibilities as may otherwise be established by general law.
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a. 
Persons applying to the Fairview Municipal Court for representation by the Public Defender shall pay an application fee, a minimum fee of $75 and a maximum fee of $200, payable to the municipality through the Municipal Court.
b. 
The Municipal Court may waive the required application fee, in whole or in part, if the Court determines, in its discretion, that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation.
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The Borough Engineer shall be a duly qualified licensed engineer under the provisions of the laws of the State of New Jersey. He shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council and shall hold office for the term of one year and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.
In lieu of appointing an individual to be the Borough Engineer, the Mayor and Council may appoint a firm of engineers, each member of which shall be a licensed professional engineer of the State of New Jersey. The Borough Engineer shall receive such compensation as may be agreed upon and determined by the Borough Council.
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The Borough Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance and in addition shall:
a. 
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications of public works and improvements undertaken by the Borough.
b. 
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Borough.
c. 
Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Borough Departments as needed.
d. 
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Borough Engineer shall be the property of the Borough and remain in the municipal building unless the Mayor and Council authorize storage elsewhere. Upon the termination of his services with the Borough, the Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor all such property.
[1974 Code § 2-34.1; Ord. No. 89-19 § 1]
There shall be created the position of Code Enforcement Officer in the Borough of Fairview.
[1974 Code § 2-34.2; Ord. No. 89-19 § 2]
a. 
Uniform Fire Safety or Fire Subcode Certificate.
b. 
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
c. 
Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
[1974 Code § 2-34.3; Ord. No. 89-19 § 3]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council of the Borough of Fairview. The term of office shall be one year, which term shall expire on December 31 of each year. A vacancy in the office shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council for the unexpired term only.
[1974 Code § 2-34.4; Ord. No. 89-19 § 4]
a. 
It shall be the responsibility of the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce all the ordinances of the Borough as set forth in the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough except for those specifically set forth and designated to be enforced by another official, officer or agency exclusively.
b. 
It shall also be the responsibility of the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce any and all ordinances of the Fairview Board of Health as authorized by ordinance or resolution of the Board of Health.
c. 
Although the Code Enforcement Officer's primary responsibility shall be enforcing the Borough's ordinances, other municipal employees and officials may and shall also enforce the ordinances, and the delegation of this enforcement duty to the Code Enforcement Officer shall not preclude others from enforcing the ordinances.
[1974 Code § 2-34.5; Ord. No. 89-19 § 5]
The salary, working hours and schedule of the Code Enforcement Officer shall be fixed by the Mayor and Council.
[1974 Code § 2-34.6; Ord. No. 89-19 § 6]
The Borough Code Enforcement Officer shall submit a written report to the governing body each calendar month or whenever requested.
[1974 Code § 2-33.1; Ord. No. 89-9 § 1]
The office of the Zoning Officer of the Borough is hereby created. Appointments to the office of the Zoning Officer shall be made by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Borough Council. The term of office shall be one year, which term shall expire on December 31 of each year. A vacancy in the office shall be filled by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, for the unexpired term only.
[1974 Code § 2-33.2; Ord. No. 89-9 § 2]
a. 
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to enforce and administer the provisions of the zoning ordinances of the Borough and as directed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board and Mayor and Council. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to cause any plans, buildings or premises to be examined or inspected to determine that they are not in violation of the provisions of the zoning ordinances of the Borough of Fairview. Upon due and proper notice, he shall have the right to enter any building or premises during the daytime if necessary to the proper execution of his duties.
Where the Zoning Officer, in the course of his duties, determines that any plans, buildings or premises are in violation of the provisions of the municipal zoning ordinances, he shall order the responsible party in writing to remedy the conditions. The written order shall specify the nature of the violation found to exist, the remedy ordered and the time permitted for the action, the penalties and remedies which may be invoked by the Borough and the violator's rights of appeal as provided for within the ordinance and by the laws of the State of New Jersey. For the purposes of the enforcement of these ordinances, the "responsible party" referred to herein shall be considered the owner or agent of a building or premises where a violation of any of the zoning provisions shall have been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of any part of a violation shall have been committed or shall exist, or the agent, architect, building contractor or any other workman or person who shall commit, take part, or assist in any violation, or who shall maintain any building or premises in which any such violation shall exist.
b. 
Although the Zoning Officer's primary responsibility shall be enforcing the Borough's zoning ordinances, other municipal employees and officials may and shall also enforce the ordinances and the delegation of this enforcement duty to the Borough Zoning Officer shall not preclude others from enforcing the ordinances.
[1974 Code § 2-33.3; Ord. No. 89-9 § 3]
The Zoning Officer shall maintain permanent record of all matters considered and all action taken by him. The record shall form a part of the records of his office and shall be available for the use of the Mayor and Council and other officials of the Borough, County and State. The records to be maintained shall include at least the following:
a. 
Application Files. An individual permanent file of each application for a permit provided for by this section shall be established at the time the application is made. The file shall contain one copy of the application and all supporting documents, maps and plans, as well as notations regarding pertinent dates and fees. One copy of the resolution of the Board of Adjustment in acting on an application and the date the permit applied for was issued or denied by the Zoning Officer.
b. 
Monthly Report. The Zoning Officer shall prepare a monthly report for the Mayor and Council. The report shall cite all actions taken by the Zoning Officer including all referrals made by him, all permits and certificates issued and denied, and all complaints of violations received and all violations found by him, as well as the action taken by him consequent thereon. A copy of the monthly report shall also be transmitted by the Zoning Officer to the Tax Assessor, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment at the same time it is transmitted to the Mayor and Council.
[1974 Code § 2-33.4; Ord. No. 89-9 § 4]
In the event the Zoning Officer, pursuant to the procedure aforesaid shall determine that a violation exists which has not been properly remedied within the time permitted, he shall cause a complete explanation and report of same to be forthwith transmitted to the Construction Official for immediate action on revocation of the certificate of occupancy or other administrative action. In addition, the Zoning Officer may pursue any appropriate actions in the Municipal Court or other courts of the State of New Jersey for lawful redress of the violations.
[1974 Code § 2-33.5; Ord. No. 89-9 § 5]
The certificates and permits enumerated herein are hereby established for the equitable enforcement and administration of the provisions of these ordinances.
a. 
Zoning Permit. The Zoning Officer is hereby empowered to issue a zoning permit for any plans regarding the construction or alteration of any building or part of any building, or the change in the use of any land or building or part thereof, where he shall determine that the plans are not in violation of the provisions of the zoning ordinances of the municipality.
b. 
Temporary Use Permit. Upon written direction of the Board of Adjustment, or Planning Board, as appropriate, the Zoning Officer is hereby empowered to issue a temporary use permit. A temporary use permit shall only be effective for a period not to exceed six months. The permit may be extended by the Zoning Officer not more than once for an additional period not to exceed six months.
c. 
Conditional Use Permit. Upon written direction of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, as appropriate, the Zoning Officer is hereby empowered to issue any permit for a conditional use as provided by the municipal ordinances.
d. 
Certificate of Occupancy for Change of Tenancy or Use. Upon proper application, the Zoning Officer is hereby empowered to issue a certificate of occupancy for the change of tenancy, ownership or other occupancy of any premises within the municipality, subject to the provisions of the ordinance aforesaid.
A zoning permit, temporary use permit or conditional use permit, as appropriate, shall be prerequisite to the issuance of a construction permit as prescribed by the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code, for construction or alteration of any building or part of a building within the municipality. In no event shall any such zoning permit be issued for any plans which violate the zoning ordinances of this municipality without direct authorization of the Planning Board, Zoning Board or Mayor and Council as provided by law.
[1974 Code § 2-33.6; Ord. No. 89-9 § 6]
All applications for zoning permits shall be made to the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall carefully consider the application and all supporting documents in accordance with the zoning and planning ordinances of this municipality, and shall make a determination of the application's compliance with the provisions thereof, and based upon that determination, shall either issue or deny the zoning permit applied for within 15 days thereof. Upon obtaining a zoning permit, the applicant may then apply to the Construction Official for a construction permit and/or certificate of occupancy in the manner prescribed by the Uniform Construction Code as enacted for this municipality.
[1974 Code § 2-33.7; Ord. No. 89-9 § 7]
In the enforcement of this section, the Zoning Officer may apply to the Judge of the Municipal Court of the Borough of Fairview for a warrant or warrants to search and inspect the properties and premises upon which he has reason to believe any violation of this section has taken or is taking place, and, upon probable cause shown, the Judge may issue such a warrant or warrants in the manner authorized by law; and the information obtained pursuant thereto shall be admissible as evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purposes of proving any case brought for violation of this section.
[1974 Code § 2-33.8; Ord. No. 89-9 § 8]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, structurally alter, enlarge, rebuild or move any building or buildings or any structure or who shall put into use any lot or land in violation of any detailed statement or plan submitted hereunder, or who shall refuse a reasonable opportunity to inspect any premises, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $1,000 per day or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. Each and every day such violation continues after the expiration of an abatement notice or after initial construction, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct violation.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04]
There is hereby created the position of Assistant Zoning Officer to be appointed by the Governing Body.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04]
Under the direction of a Zoning Officer, examines the working plans of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; does related work as required.
Examines working plans of proposed structures for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws in conjunction with the Zoning Officer.
Reads and corrects final plans. Consults with architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems.
Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and applicable rules, and initiates enforcement actions against violators.
May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations. Prepares and supervises the preparation of needed reports. Directs the establishment and maintenance of needed records and files in conjunction with the Zoning Officer.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04]
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04]
The salary range of the Assistant Zoning Official shall be between $6,000-$12,000.
[1974 Code § 2-10.1]
There is hereby established the positions of Co-Directors of Recreation, and the number of Co-Directors of Recreation shall be set at two.
[1974 Code § 2-10.2]
The duties of the Co-Directors of Recreation shall be to plan, set-up, initiate, institute, arrange, supervise and coordinate all recreational activities in conjunction with the Recreation Committee and under the authority and sanction of the Mayor and Council, for the youth and senior citizens of the Borough.
[1974 Code § 2-10.3]
The positions hereby established shall be part-time positions under the direction of the Mayor and Council of the Borough.
[Ord. No. 01-11 § 1]
There is hereby established the position of Recreation Consultant in the Borough of Fairview.
[Ord. No. 01-11 § 2]
The duties of the Recreation Consultant shall be to assist in the planning, set up, initiation, arrangement, supervision and coordination of all recreational activities in the Borough.
[Ord. No. 11-23]
There is hereby created the position of Clerk 1/Community Relations Aide to be appointed by the governing body.
[Ord. No. 11-23]
Under direction, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required. Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other document for corrections and completeness; opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers and distributes mail; maintains prepared mailing lists, sorts, indexes and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials and maintains such files; receive applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing; provide general, routine information in person and over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff; may enter and/or retrieve information on a computer terminal; schedules administrative proceedings; may process request for scheduling changes; prepares routine reports or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results and/or preparing simple charts. May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and make simple arithmetic calculations. When assigned to a court, learns to prepare the docket (or schedule) of cases to be called and contact witnesses, attorneys and other parties to collect or provide information; learns to call court to order, administer oaths to jurors, witnesses, court officers and others, announce postponements and adjourn court; assists the judge both on the bench and in chambers. When assigned to a tax office, learns to compute and record tax payments. When assigned to a finance or tax office, learns to perform specialized clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of assessment rolls and records. When assigned personnel duties, learns to process personnel action forms, maintain personnel records and gather sensitive or confidential information or data. Operates various types of office machines. May assist in gathering/disseminating community relations information and aids in making community residents aware of existing programs available to them concerning housing, urban renewal, education, welfare, and so forth; attends community meetings and helps organize community residents to work together to deal with specific community projects; prepares reports, maintains records and files.
[Ord. No. 11-23]
The salary of the Clerk 1/Community Relations Aide shall be $27,000 — $27,540 based on a thirty-five-hour work week.
[1974 Code § 3-5.1; Ord. No. 71-6 § 2; Ord. No. 88-6 § 2]
Pursuant to the Clean Communities Act (P.L. 1986, c. 187), there is hereby created the position of Clean Community Coordinator, who shall serve without salary and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council. The Clean Community Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating and assisting the Mayor and Council and other Borough officials in obtaining grants and implementing the Clean Communities Act.
[Ord. No. 10-6]
There is hereby created the position of Secretary to Department Head to be appointed by the governing body.
[Ord. No. 10-6]
Reviews, sorts, and routes incoming correspondence and personally prepares letters on routine matters, sees that pertinent material is obtained from the files and other sources, arranges it in usable form, and prepares memoranda and summaries as required. Maintains a schedule of appointments and the daily engagement calendar of the Department Head; prepares agenda of meetings and takes and puts into official form the minutes of meetings; makes arrangements for conferences, and meetings; assembles statistical and other materials required for reports, memoranda; maintains confidential personal correspondence, follow up, and other records and files and shall perform such other duties and functions as are required by the Department Head or the Borough Council. Employees shall be required to sign a confidentiality agreement with the Borough.
[Ord. No. 10-6]
The salary range of the Secretary to Department Head shall be $35,000 — $45,000 based on a forty-hour work week.
[Ord. No. 09-01]
There is hereby created the position of Senior Citizen Program Aid to be appointed by the governing body.
[Ord. No. 09-01]
Routine clerical duties such as filing, answering telephones, scheduling transportation appointments for the driver of the senior bus, relaying messages, assisting in the serving of lunch, prepare simple reports, maintain records and files.
[Ord. No. 12-3]
There is hereby created the position of Building Maintenance Worker to be appointed by the governing body.
[Ord. No. 12-3]
Cleans rooms, offices, halls, and rest rooms. Dusts, cleans, and polishes furniture, fixtures, woodwork, and equipment. Washes and cleans windows, sweeps, washes, strips, waxes, and polishes floors, and sweeps and vacuums rugs. May make minor repairs to the heating, electrical, and other systems of varied types of buildings, and services rest rooms. Assists carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steamfitters by carrying tools and materials, by placing and removing ladders, by cleaning up after work has been done, and by doing other varied tasks of a simple nature. Service coin machines and empties ashtrays and wastebaskets. Distributes supplies. Keeps essential records and files. When necessary, moves and controls heavy equipment, carries and sets up ladders and scaffolding, and works from ladders and scaffolds. When assigned, moves object weighing about 50 pounds. Mops or scrapes sticky or heavy liquids from floors. Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, replace Venetian blinds, wash walls, and so forth. When assigned, moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment. Runs power cleaning equipment, cleans and oils the equipment, and changes brushes and accessories. May mow lawns, trim hedges, rake and burn leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using spades and hoes, shovel snow, and spread sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
[Ord. No. 12-3]
The salary range of the Building Maintenance Worker shall be $45,000 based on a thirty-five-hour work week.
[Ord. No. 2014-13]
There is hereby created the position of Part Time Food Service Worker to be appointed by the governing body.
[Ord. No. 2014-13]
Under direction may act as general assistant in a kitchen dining room. Washes, scrubs, pares, hulls, cores, and prepares vegetables, fruits, for cooking or for serving using manual or power driven equipment. Keeps the kitchen or other areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition at all times. Serves food from steam tables or from other cooking utensils, and arranges and delivers trays, waits on tables, delivers food to dining rooms. Prepares salads, desserts, and beverages. Sets tables, and changes table linens. Washes dishes, trays, pots, pans, silverware, and other kitchen and food service equipment, receives and stores food supplies, maintains records and reports as necessary. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
[Ord. No. 2014-13]
The salary range of the Food Service Worker shall be $8,000 — $12,000 based on a fifteen-hour work week.
[Amended 3-6-2017 by Ord. No. 17-5]
a. 
Creation of the position: There is hereby created the position of Payroll Clerk to be appointed by the governing body.
b. 
Duties as set forth in the Job Specifications of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, to include but not be limited to:
1. 
Under direct supervision, does routine clerical work relating to the review, verification, and preparation of payroll or personnel records; may keep time and work records; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work: Reviews and checks payroll or personnel records, statements, documents, certificates, or time and attendance records.
2. 
Prepares regular, supplemental, and overtime payrolls; adds or deletes employees as required.
3. 
Makes appropriate charges such as union deductions, taxes, charities and pension. May process forms such as pension membership applications, beneficiary changes, retirement and loan applications, as well as health insurance applications and changes.
4. 
Completes unemployment requests for wage and separation information.
5. 
Computes overtime, emergency rates, and leaves of absence requiring application of relevant rules and regulations concerning salary increments, bonuses, and authorized deductions.
6. 
Receives regular and supplemental paychecks from centralized payroll and separates by payroll and region prior to distribution.
7. 
Computes the less-difficult pay changes where the arithmetic computations and examination of basic authorization documents on which the changes are well covered by established rules, regulations and instructions.
8. 
May keep a daily record showing employee's arrival time to and departure from work.
9. 
Computes withholding taxes.
10. 
Prepares reports of absences and vacations
11. 
Refers errors and irregularities to superiors.
12. 
Maintains records and files where selection and classifications of data does not require difficult decisions and where procedures are routinized.
13. 
May assist employees in completing various payroll forms.
14. 
Maintains confidential records and files.
c. 
Salary range: $45,000 to $60,000 per year.
[Amended 6-22-2015 by Ord. No. 15-7]
a. 
Creation of the position: There is hereby created the position of Senior Public Safety Telecommunicatior to be appointed by the governing body.
b. 
Salary: The salary range of the Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator shall be $16 to $19 per hour.
[Added 11-15-2021 by Ord. No. 21-22]
There is hereby created the position of Community Service Aide to be appointed by the governing body.
[Added 11-15-2021 by Ord. No. 21-22]
Under supervision performs a variety of routine field and office work involved in community-oriented programs such as housing, urban renewal, education, welfare, unemployment, and crime prevention; interviews community residents and assists them in obtaining government aid and support services, or makes referrals to other agencies; assists in the gathering/disseminating community relations information and aids in making community residents aware of existing programs available to them, prepares reports and keeps essential records and files.
[Added 11-15-2021 by Ord. No. 21-22]
The salary range shall be: $12,000 to $24,000.