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Township of Berkeley, NJ
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2023-12-18
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 2 Administration
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 2 Art I
General Provisions
§ 2-1
TITLE; DEFINITIONS; PURPOSE.
§ 2-1.1
Title.
§ 2-1.2
Definitions.
§ 2-1.3
Interpretation.
§ 2-1.4
Purpose.
§ 2-1.5
Severability.
§ 2-1.6
Construal; Repealer.
§ 2-1.7
Temporary Position.
Ch 2 Art II
Township Council
§ 2-2
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL; PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL; MEMBERS; DUTIES.
§ 2-2.1
Council's Function as Legislative Branch.
§ 2-2.2
Term; Qualifications.
§ 2-2.3
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-2.4
Councilmatic Appointments.
§ 2-2.5
Removal of Municipal Officers.
§ 2-2.6
Committees of the Township Council.
§ 2-2.7
President of Council.
§ 2-2.8
Vice President of Council.
§ 2-2.9
Temporary Presiding Officer.
§ 2-2.10
Council Requirements.
Ch 2 Art III
Mayor
§ 2-3
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR.
§ 2-3.1
Election; Term; Compensation (Mayor).
§ 2-3.2
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-3.3
Temporary Absence.
§ 2-3.4
Vacancy.
§ 2-3.5
Recall.
§ 2-3.6
Budget.
§ 2-3.7
Appointments.
Ch 2 Art IV
Meetings of the Township Council
§ 2-4
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
§ 2-4.1
Organization Meeting.
§ 2-4.2
Regular Meetings.
§ 2-4.3
Special Meetings.
§ 2-4.4
Caucus Meetings.
§ 2-4.5
Rules of Procedure.
§ 2-4.6
Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions.
§ 2-5
(RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art V
Officers and Employees
§ 2-6
TOWNSHIP CLERK.
§ 2-6.1
Appointment.
§ 2-6.2
Term; Qualifications.
§ 2-6.3
Compensation.
§ 2-6.4
Tenure.
§ 2-6.5
Vacancy or Absence.
§ 2-6.6
Duties and Powers.
§ 2-6.7
Custodian of Records.
§ 2-6.8
Custodian of the Seal.
§ 2-6.9
Municipal Search Officer.
§ 2-6.10
Clerk of Elections.
§ 2-6.11
Affirmative Action Officer.
§ 2-6.12
through § 2-6.16. (Reserved)
§ 2-6.17
Deputy Township Clerk.
§ 2-7
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR.
§ 2-7.1
Appointment.
§ 2-7.2
Term; Qualifications.
§ 2-7.3
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-8
DEPUTY TREASURER.
§ 2-8.1
Creation of Office.
§ 2-8.2
Duties.
§ 2-9
TAX ASSESSOR.
§ 2-9.1
Appointment.
§ 2-9.2
Duties.
§ 2-9.3
Deputy Tax Assessor.
§ 2-10
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS.
§ 2-10.1
Appointment.
§ 2-10.2
Term.
§ 2-10.3
Qualifications.
§ 2-10.4
Compensation.
§ 2-10.5
Absence, Disqualification or Vacancy.
§ 2-10.6
Duties.
§ 2-10.7
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.
§ 2-11
TOWNSHIP HISTORIAN.
§ 2-11.1
Creation and Appointment; Compensation.
§ 2-11.2
Powers and Responsibilities.
§ 2-12
QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT.
§ 2-12.1
Establishment.
§ 2-12.2
Appointment.
§ 2-12.3
Duties.
§ 2-12.4
Compensation.
§ 2-13
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR.
§ 2-13.1
Position Created.
§ 2-13.2
Duties.
§ 2-13.3
Qualifications.
§ 2-13.4
Salary.
§ 2-14
DIRECTOR OF STAFF OPERATIONS.
§ 2-14.1
Director of Staff Operations; Position Created.
§ 2-14.2
Duties.
§ 2-14.3
Qualifications.
§ 2-14.4
Salary.
§ 2-15
through § 2-22. (Reserved)
Ch 2 Art VI
(Reserved)
§ 2-23
through § 2-25. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art VII
Departments
§ 2-26
DEPARTMENT HEADS.
§ 2-26.1
Appointment and Removal of Department Heads.
§ 2-26.2
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-26.3
Vacancies in Office of Director.
§ 2-26.4
Director Serving in Other Positions; Full-Time Service Required.
§ 2-26.5
Deputy Municipal Department Head.
§ 2-27
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
§ 2-27.1
Establishment.
§ 2-27.2
Office of Information Technology.
§ 2-27.3
Division of Police.
§ 2-27.4
Office of the Township Historian.
§ 2-27.5
Office of Emergency Management.
§ 2-27.6
Division of Recreation.
§ 2-28
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING.
§ 2-28.1
Establishment; Director.
§ 2-28.2
Powers and Duties of Township Engineer.
§ 2-28.3
Records; Compensation.
§ 2-29
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, FINANCE AND COLLECTION.
§ 2-29.1
Established; Department Head.
§ 2-29.2
Term; Qualifications.
§ 2-29.3
Powers and Duties of Department Head.
§ 2-29.4
Division of the Treasurer; Duties.
§ 2-29.5
Division of Tax Assessment.
§ 2-29.6
Division of Tax Collection.
§ 2-29.7
Division of Purchasing.
§ 2-29.8
Division of Fiscal Control.
§ 2-30
DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
§ 2-30.1
Establishment; Director of Law.
§ 2-30.2
Powers and Duties of Director of Law.
§ 2-30.3
Prosecution of Crimes and Offenses.
§ 2-30.4
Public Defender.
§ 2-30.5
Fees for Representation.
§ 2-30.6
Records; Compensation.
§ 2-31
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
§ 2-31.1
Establishment; Director of Planning; Responsibilities.
§ 2-31.2
Division of Zoning.
§ 2-31.3
Division of Code Enforcement.
§ 2-31.4
Division of Construction Inspections.
§ 2-31.5
Division of Fire Prevention and Protection.
§ 2-32
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
§ 2-32.1
Creation of Department; Head.
§ 2-32.2
Division of Streets and Roads.
§ 2-32.3
Division of Buildings and Grounds.
§ 2-32.4
Division of Sanitation and Recycling.
§ 2-33
DIVISION OF PARKS AND BEACHES.
§ 2-33.1
Creation of Division; Superintendent.
§ 2-33.2
Functions of Division.
§ 2-33.3
Division of Golf Course.
§ 2-34
(RESERVED)
§ 2-35
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
§ 2-35.1
Creation of Department; Head; Duties.
§ 2-36
(RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art VIII
Municipal Court
§ 2-37
MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY.
§ 2-37.1
Establishment; Title of Court.
§ 2-37.2
Judge of the Municipal Court.
§ 2-37.3
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-37.4
Municipal Court Administrator.
§ 2-37.5
Violations Clerk.
§ 2-38
(RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art IX
Boards, Committees and Commissions
§ 2-39
BOARD OF HEALTH.
§ 2-39.1
Creation.
§ 2-39.2
Compensation; Expenses.
§ 2-40
LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD.
§ 2-40.1
Board Established; Members.
§ 2-41
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
§ 2-41.1
Creation; Composition.
§ 2-41.2
Appointments; Terms; Vacancies; Oath.
§ 2-41.3
Commission to Maintain Office.
§ 2-41.4
Powers.
§ 2-41.5
Functions and Duties.
§ 2-41.6
Study of Tax Structure.
§ 2-41.7
Limitation of Powers.
§ 2-41.8
Investigations.
§ 2-41.9
Annual Reports.
§ 2-41.10
Employees and Assistants; Office Established.
§ 2-41.11
Council Liaison.
§ 2-42
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
§ 2-42.1
Creation.
§ 2-42.2
Appointment.
§ 2-42.3
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-43
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY.
§ 2-43.1
Creation.
§ 2-43.2
Membership; Compensation; Additional Employees.
§ 2-43.3
Terms of Office.
§ 2-43.4
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-43.5
Alternate Members.
§ 2-44
SEWERAGE AUTHORITY.
§ 2-44.1
Creation.
§ 2-44.2
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-44.3
Composition; Compensation.
§ 2-44.4
Filing of Certified Copy.
§ 2-44.5
Alternate Members.
§ 2-45
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
§ 2-45.1
Creation.
§ 2-45.2
Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
§ 2-45.3
Director of the State Housing Authority to Appoint a Commissioner.
§ 2-45.4
Service without Compensation.
§ 2-45.5
Filing of Certified Copy.
§ 2-45.6
Powers, Rights, Duties.
§ 2-46
MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE.
§ 2-46.1
Establishment.
§ 2-46.2
Membership.
§ 2-46.3
Purpose.
§ 2-46.4
Functions.
§ 2-46.5
Terms.
§ 2-47
FIRE COMMITTEE.
§ 2-47.1
Creation.
§ 2-47.2
Appointment and Term.
§ 2-47.3
Meetings; Duties.
§ 2-48
GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
§ 2-48.1
Creation.
§ 2-48.2
Appointment and Term.
§ 2-49
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
§ 2-49.1
Establishment.
§ 2-49.2
Membership; Terms of Office; Removal from Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-49.3
Duties.
§ 2-50
SHADE TREE COMMITTEE.
§ 2-50.1
Establishment.
§ 2-50.2
Membership; Terms of Office; Removal from Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-50.3
Duties.
§ 2-51
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
§ 2-51.1
Establishment.
§ 2-51.2
Membership; Chairperson.
§ 2-51.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-51.4
Meetings.
§ 2-51.5
Duties of Members.
§ 2-51.6
Removal of Members.
§ 2-51.7
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-52
WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION.
§ 2-52.1
Establishment.
§ 2-52.2
Membership; Chairperson.
§ 2-52.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-52.4
Meetings.
§ 2-52.5
Duties of Members.
§ 2-52.6
Removal of Members.
§ 2-52.7
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-53
HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE.
§ 2-53.1
Establishment.
§ 2-53.2
Membership.
§ 2-53.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-53.4
Meetings.
§ 2-53.5
Duties of Members.
§ 2-53.6
Removal of Members.
§ 2-53.7
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-54
VETERANS COMMISSION.
§ 2-54.1
Established.
§ 2-54.2
Membership; Officers.
§ 2-54.3
Functions and Duties.
§ 2-54.4
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-54.5
Meetings.
§ 2-54.6
Removal of Members.
§ 2-55
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE.
§ 2-55.1
Establishment.
§ 2-55.2
Membership.
§ 2-55.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-55.4
Meetings.
§ 2-55.5
Duties of Members.
§ 2-55.6
Removal of Members.
§ 2-55.7
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-56
MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
§ 2-56.1
Establishment.
§ 2-56.2
Membership; term of office.
§ 2-57
through § 2-64. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art X
Fees for Municipal Services
§ 2-65
FEES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED.
§ 2-65.1
Public Access to Records; Inspections; Fees; Copying; Request Procedure.
§ 2-65.2
Fees for Registrar of Vital Statistics.
§ 2-65.3
Tax Collector's Fees.
§ 2-65.4
Police Department Fees.
§ 2-65.5
Surcharge for Returned Checks.
§ 2-65.6
Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies.
§ 2-66
through § 2-69. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art XI
Policies and Procedures
§ 2-70
PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.
§ 2-70.1
Proof of No Delinquent Taxes Required.
§ 2-70.2
Payment of Taxes to be Condition of Issuance or Renewal.
§ 2-70.3
Failure of Licensee or Permit Holder to Pay Taxes.
§ 2-70.4
Restoration of License or Permit.
§ 2-70.5
Applicability to Property Owners.
§ 2-70.6
Inapplicability to Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Permits.
§ 2-71
PAYMENT OF TAXES AND LIENS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS.
§ 2-71.1
Certification of Paid Taxes Required Prior to Claims Settlement.
§ 2-71.2
Payment Required.
§ 2-71.3
Agreement for Installment Payments.
§ 2-72
TAX EXEMPTION FOR HOME MAINTENANCE.
§ 2-72.1
Established.
§ 2-72.2
Effective Date.
§ 2-72.3
Application Required.
§ 2-73
PURCHASING.
§ 2-73.1
Purchase Control.
§ 2-73.2
Drafting of Specifications.
§ 2-73.3
Standards, Testing and Receipt of Requisitions and Purchases.
§ 2-73.4
Statutory Regulations for Bidding.
§ 2-73.5
Public Bidding Procedure.
§ 2-73.6
Cooperative Purchasing.
§ 2-73.7
Emergency Procedures.
§ 2-73.8
Municipal Administrator.
§ 2-73.9
Prohibition of Interest.
§ 2-74
PRESENTATION AND PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS AND CLAIMS.
§ 2-74.1
Procedure.
§ 2-75
CLAIMS PROCEDURE.
§ 2-75.1
Disbursements.
§ 2-75.2
Procedure for Approval of Claims.
§ 2-76
DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES.
§ 2-76.1
Purpose.
§ 2-76.2
Definitions.
§ 2-76.3
Provision of Defense by Township.
§ 2-76.4
Exceptions.
§ 2-76.5
Control over Litigation.
§ 2-76.6
Punitive Damages.
§ 2-76.7
Criminal Actions.
§ 2-76.8
Indemnification.
§ 2-77
HEARINGS AND APPEALS.
§ 2-78
through § 2-84. (RESERVED)
§ 2-85
CODE OF ETHICS.
§ 2-85.1
Statement of Policy.
§ 2-85.2
Conflicts of Interest.
§ 2-85.3
Use of Position to Obtain Privileges.
§ 2-85.4
Representation of Private Interests.
§ 2-85.5
Voting on Private Interests.
§ 2-85.6
Lobbying For or Against Private Interests.
§ 2-85.7
Private Interest Debt Approval.
§ 2-85.8
Acceptance of Gifts.
§ 2-85.9
Permission Required for Participation in Matters of Private Interest.
§ 2-85.10
Disclosure of Information.
§ 2-85.11
Suspension or Removal from Office.
§ 2-85.12
Nullification of Contracts.
§ 2-85.13
Additional Standards of Conduct.
§ 2-86
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICES.
§ 2-86.1
Preamble.
§ 2-86.2
Mutual Aid Agreements - Established.
§ 2-86.3
Emergency - Defined; S.O.P.
§ 2-86.4
Requests for Assistance.
§ 2-86.5
Provision of Assistance.
§ 2-86.6
Powers, Rights, Immunities.
§ 2-86.7
County Critical Incident Management Plan.
§ 2-86.8
Benefits, Injury; Death.
§ 2-86.9
Reimbursement.
§ 2-86.10
Effective Date.
§ 2-87
POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ON OR BY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
§ 2-87.1
Short Title.
§ 2-87.2
Purpose.
§ 2-87.3
Definitions.
§ 2-87.4
General Regulations.
§ 2-88
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
§ 2-88.1
Statutory Authority, Purpose.
§ 2-88.2
Mutual Aid Agreements Established.
§ 2-88.3
Emergency - Defined.
§ 2-88.4
Request for Assistance.
§ 2-88.5
Provision of Assistance.
§ 2-88.6
Powers, Rights, Immunities.
§ 2-88.7
Benefits: Injury, Death.
§ 2-88.8
Reimbursement.
§ 2-88.9
Indemnification.
§ 2-89
LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP).
§ 2-89.1
Establishment.
§ 2-89.2
Fixed Annual Contributions to Deferred Income Account.
§ 2-89.3
Annual Contributions Criteria.
§ 2-89.4
Estimated Cost of Program.
§ 2-89.5
Point Schedule.
§ 2-90
OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND.
§ 2-90.1
Establishment; Use; Disbursement.
§ 2-90.2
Purposes.
§ 2-90.3
Funding.
§ 2-90.4
Utilization of Trust Funds.
§ 2-90.5
Utilization of Land Acquired Through Open Space Trust Fund.
§ 2-90.6
Sale of Property.
§ 2-91
OPEN SPACE SITE ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
§ 2-91.1
Established.
§ 2-91.2
Appointment; Membership; Term.
§ 2-91.3
Organization.
§ 2-91.4
Policy.
§ 2-91.5
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-91.6
Grants and Alternate Funding Sources.
§ 2-91.7
Special Requirements.
§ 2-91.8
Budget.
§ 2-92
PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
§ 2-92.1
Definitions.
§ 2-92.2
Prohibition on Awarding Public Contracts to Certain Contributors.
§ 2-92.3
Certain Contributions Deemed as Contributions by Business Entity.
§ 2-92.4
Return of Excess Contributions.
§ 2-92.5
Public Exigency.
§ 2-92.6
Duty to Report Contributions.
§ 2-92.7
Violations; Civil Penalties.
§ 2-92.8
Fair and Open Process Utilized to Award Contracts with Anticipated Value in Excess of $17,500.
§ 2-93
TORT CLAIMS ACT NOTICE FORM.
§ 2-94
(RESERVED)
§ 2-95
THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PAYROLL SERVICE.
§ 2-95.1
Authorization.
§ 2-95.2
Appointment of Payroll Service.
§ 2-95.3
Approval Officer.
§ 2-95.4
Holding of Township Funds by Payroll Service.
§ 2-95.5
Reporting of Irregularities.
§ 2-95.6
Compliance with Statutory Requirements.
§ 2-95.7
Severability.
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Police Regulations
Ch 5
General Licensing and Business Regulations
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 8
Taxicabs
Ch 9
Animal Control
Ch 10
Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property and Vacant Property
Ch 11
Building and Housing
Ch 12
Property Maintenance
Ch 13
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 14
Establishment of the Police Department and the Volunteer Fire Department
Ch 15
Personnel Policies
Ch 16
(Reserved)
Ch 17
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 18
Water
Ch 19
Sewers
Ch 20
Solid Waste Management
Ch 21
(Reserved)
Ch 22
(Reserved)
Ch 23
Protection of Trees
Ch 24
(Reserved)
Ch 25
Municipal Golf Course Regulations
Ch 26
Beaches and Recreational Areas
Ch 27
Docks and Bulkheads
Ch 28
(Reserved)
Ch 29
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 30
Soil and Soil Removal
Ch 31
Cable TV
Ch 32
Health Regulations
Ch 33
Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
Ch 34
Environmental Commission
Land Development
Ch 35
Land Development
Ch 36
(Reserved)
Ch 37
Redevelopment
Ch 38
First Aid Services
Appendix
Apx A1
Water Franchises
Apx A2
Telephone Franchise
Apx A3
Gas Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 2
Administration
Editor's Note: Salaries and compensation of officers and employees of the Township shall be as stated in the existing Salary Ordinance.
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 2-1
TITLE; DEFINITIONS; PURPOSE.
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§ 2-1.1
Title.
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§ 2-1.2
Definitions.
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§ 2-1.3
Interpretation.
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§ 2-1.4
Purpose.
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§ 2-1.5
Severability.
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§ 2-1.6
Construal; Repealer.
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§ 2-1.7
Temporary Position.
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Article II
Township Council
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§ 2-2
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL; PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL; MEMBERS; DUTIES.
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§ 2-2.1
Council's Function as Legislative Branch.
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§ 2-2.2
Term; Qualifications.
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§ 2-2.3
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-2.4
Councilmatic Appointments.
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Removal of Municipal Officers.
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Committees of the Township Council.
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President of Council.
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Vice President of Council.
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§ 2-2.9
Temporary Presiding Officer.
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§ 2-2.10
Council Requirements.
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Article III
Mayor
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§ 2-3
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR.
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§ 2-3.1
Election; Term; Compensation (Mayor).
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§ 2-3.2
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-3.3
Temporary Absence.
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§ 2-3.4
Vacancy.
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§ 2-3.5
Recall.
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§ 2-3.6
Budget.
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§ 2-3.7
Appointments.
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Article IV
Meetings of the Township Council
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§ 2-4
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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§ 2-4.1
Organization Meeting.
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§ 2-4.2
Regular Meetings.
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§ 2-4.3
Special Meetings.
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§ 2-4.4
Caucus Meetings.
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§ 2-4.5
Rules of Procedure.
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§ 2-4.6
Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions.
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§ 2-5
(RESERVED)
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Article V
Officers and Employees
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§ 2-6
TOWNSHIP CLERK.
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§ 2-6.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-6.2
Term; Qualifications.
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§ 2-6.3
Compensation.
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§ 2-6.4
Tenure.
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§ 2-6.5
Vacancy or Absence.
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§ 2-6.6
Duties and Powers.
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§ 2-6.7
Custodian of Records.
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§ 2-6.8
Custodian of the Seal.
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§ 2-6.9
Municipal Search Officer.
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§ 2-6.10
Clerk of Elections.
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§ 2-6.11
Affirmative Action Officer.
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§ 2-6.12
through § 2-6.16. (Reserved)
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§ 2-6.17
Deputy Township Clerk.
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§ 2-7
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR.
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§ 2-7.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-7.2
Term; Qualifications.
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§ 2-7.3
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-8
DEPUTY TREASURER.
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§ 2-8.1
Creation of Office.
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§ 2-8.2
Duties.
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§ 2-9
TAX ASSESSOR.
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§ 2-9.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-9.2
Duties.
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§ 2-9.3
Deputy Tax Assessor.
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§ 2-10
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS.
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§ 2-10.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-10.2
Term.
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§ 2-10.3
Qualifications.
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§ 2-10.4
Compensation.
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§ 2-10.5
Absence, Disqualification or Vacancy.
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§ 2-10.6
Duties.
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§ 2-10.7
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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§ 2-11
TOWNSHIP HISTORIAN.
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§ 2-11.1
Creation and Appointment; Compensation.
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§ 2-11.2
Powers and Responsibilities.
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§ 2-12
QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT.
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§ 2-12.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-12.2
Appointment.
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§ 2-12.3
Duties.
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§ 2-12.4
Compensation.
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§ 2-13
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR.
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§ 2-13.1
Position Created.
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§ 2-13.2
Duties.
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§ 2-13.3
Qualifications.
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§ 2-13.4
Salary.
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§ 2-14
DIRECTOR OF STAFF OPERATIONS.
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§ 2-14.1
Director of Staff Operations; Position Created.
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§ 2-14.2
Duties.
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§ 2-14.3
Qualifications.
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§ 2-14.4
Salary.
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§ 2-15
through § 2-22. (Reserved)
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Article VI
(Reserved)
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§ 2-23
through § 2-25. (RESERVED)
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Article VII
Departments
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§ 2-26
DEPARTMENT HEADS.
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§ 2-26.1
Appointment and Removal of Department Heads.
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§ 2-26.2
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-26.3
Vacancies in Office of Director.
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§ 2-26.4
Director Serving in Other Positions; Full-Time Service Required.
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§ 2-26.5
Deputy Municipal Department Head.
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§ 2-27
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
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§ 2-27.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-27.2
Office of Information Technology.
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§ 2-27.3
Division of Police.
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§ 2-27.4
Office of the Township Historian.
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§ 2-27.5
Office of Emergency Management.
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§ 2-27.6
Division of Recreation.
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§ 2-28
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING.
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§ 2-28.1
Establishment; Director.
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§ 2-28.2
Powers and Duties of Township Engineer.
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§ 2-28.3
Records; Compensation.
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§ 2-29
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, FINANCE AND COLLECTION.
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§ 2-29.1
Established; Department Head.
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§ 2-29.2
Term; Qualifications.
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§ 2-29.3
Powers and Duties of Department Head.
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§ 2-29.4
Division of the Treasurer; Duties.
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§ 2-29.5
Division of Tax Assessment.
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§ 2-29.6
Division of Tax Collection.
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§ 2-29.7
Division of Purchasing.
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§ 2-29.8
Division of Fiscal Control.
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§ 2-30
DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
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§ 2-30.1
Establishment; Director of Law.
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§ 2-30.2
Powers and Duties of Director of Law.
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§ 2-30.3
Prosecution of Crimes and Offenses.
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§ 2-30.4
Public Defender.
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§ 2-30.5
Fees for Representation.
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§ 2-30.6
Records; Compensation.
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§ 2-31
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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§ 2-31.1
Establishment; Director of Planning; Responsibilities.
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§ 2-31.2
Division of Zoning.
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§ 2-31.3
Division of Code Enforcement.
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§ 2-31.4
Division of Construction Inspections.
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§ 2-31.5
Division of Fire Prevention and Protection.
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§ 2-32
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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§ 2-32.1
Creation of Department; Head.
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§ 2-32.2
Division of Streets and Roads.
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§ 2-32.3
Division of Buildings and Grounds.
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§ 2-32.4
Division of Sanitation and Recycling.
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§ 2-33
DIVISION OF PARKS AND BEACHES.
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§ 2-33.1
Creation of Division; Superintendent.
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§ 2-33.2
Functions of Division.
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§ 2-33.3
Division of Golf Course.
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§ 2-34
(RESERVED)
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§ 2-35
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
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§ 2-35.1
Creation of Department; Head; Duties.
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§ 2-36
(RESERVED)
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Article VIII
Municipal Court
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§ 2-37
MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY.
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§ 2-37.1
Establishment; Title of Court.
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§ 2-37.2
Judge of the Municipal Court.
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§ 2-37.3
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-37.4
Municipal Court Administrator.
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§ 2-37.5
Violations Clerk.
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§ 2-38
(RESERVED)
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Article IX
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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§ 2-39
BOARD OF HEALTH.
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§ 2-39.1
Creation.
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§ 2-39.2
Compensation; Expenses.
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§ 2-40
LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD.
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§ 2-40.1
Board Established; Members.
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§ 2-41
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
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§ 2-41.1
Creation; Composition.
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§ 2-41.2
Appointments; Terms; Vacancies; Oath.
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§ 2-41.3
Commission to Maintain Office.
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§ 2-41.4
Powers.
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§ 2-41.5
Functions and Duties.
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§ 2-41.6
Study of Tax Structure.
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§ 2-41.7
Limitation of Powers.
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§ 2-41.8
Investigations.
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§ 2-41.9
Annual Reports.
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§ 2-41.10
Employees and Assistants; Office Established.
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§ 2-41.11
Council Liaison.
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§ 2-42
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
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§ 2-42.1
Creation.
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§ 2-42.2
Appointment.
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§ 2-42.3
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-43
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY.
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§ 2-43.1
Creation.
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§ 2-43.2
Membership; Compensation; Additional Employees.
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§ 2-43.3
Terms of Office.
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§ 2-43.4
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-43.5
Alternate Members.
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§ 2-44
SEWERAGE AUTHORITY.
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§ 2-44.1
Creation.
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§ 2-44.2
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-44.3
Composition; Compensation.
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§ 2-44.4
Filing of Certified Copy.
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§ 2-44.5
Alternate Members.
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§ 2-45
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
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§ 2-45.1
Creation.
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§ 2-45.2
Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
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§ 2-45.3
Director of the State Housing Authority to Appoint a Commissioner.
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§ 2-45.4
Service without Compensation.
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§ 2-45.5
Filing of Certified Copy.
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§ 2-45.6
Powers, Rights, Duties.
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§ 2-46
MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-46.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-46.2
Membership.
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§ 2-46.3
Purpose.
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§ 2-46.4
Functions.
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§ 2-46.5
Terms.
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§ 2-47
FIRE COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-47.1
Creation.
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§ 2-47.2
Appointment and Term.
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§ 2-47.3
Meetings; Duties.
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§ 2-48
GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-48.1
Creation.
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§ 2-48.2
Appointment and Term.
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§ 2-49
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-49.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-49.2
Membership; Terms of Office; Removal from Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-49.3
Duties.
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§ 2-50
SHADE TREE COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-50.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-50.2
Membership; Terms of Office; Removal from Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-50.3
Duties.
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§ 2-51
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-51.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-51.2
Membership; Chairperson.
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§ 2-51.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-51.4
Meetings.
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§ 2-51.5
Duties of Members.
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§ 2-51.6
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-51.7
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-52
WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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§ 2-52.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-52.2
Membership; Chairperson.
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§ 2-52.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-52.4
Meetings.
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§ 2-52.5
Duties of Members.
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§ 2-52.6
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-52.7
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-53
HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-53.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-53.2
Membership.
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§ 2-53.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-53.4
Meetings.
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§ 2-53.5
Duties of Members.
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§ 2-53.6
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-53.7
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-54
VETERANS COMMISSION.
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§ 2-54.1
Established.
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§ 2-54.2
Membership; Officers.
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§ 2-54.3
Functions and Duties.
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§ 2-54.4
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-54.5
Meetings.
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§ 2-54.6
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-55
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-55.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-55.2
Membership.
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§ 2-55.3
Terms of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-55.4
Meetings.
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§ 2-55.5
Duties of Members.
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§ 2-55.6
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-55.7
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-56
MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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§ 2-56.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-56.2
Membership; term of office.
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§ 2-57
through § 2-64. (RESERVED)
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Article X
Fees for Municipal Services
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§ 2-65
FEES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED.
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§ 2-65.1
Public Access to Records; Inspections; Fees; Copying; Request Procedure.
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§ 2-65.2
Fees for Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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§ 2-65.3
Tax Collector's Fees.
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§ 2-65.4
Police Department Fees.
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§ 2-65.5
Surcharge for Returned Checks.
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§ 2-65.6
Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies.
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§ 2-66
through § 2-69. (RESERVED)
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Article XI
Policies and Procedures
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§ 2-70
PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.
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§ 2-70.1
Proof of No Delinquent Taxes Required.
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§ 2-70.2
Payment of Taxes to be Condition of Issuance or Renewal.
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§ 2-70.3
Failure of Licensee or Permit Holder to Pay Taxes.
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§ 2-70.4
Restoration of License or Permit.
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§ 2-70.5
Applicability to Property Owners.
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§ 2-70.6
Inapplicability to Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Permits.
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§ 2-71
PAYMENT OF TAXES AND LIENS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS.
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§ 2-71.1
Certification of Paid Taxes Required Prior to Claims Settlement.
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§ 2-71.2
Payment Required.
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§ 2-71.3
Agreement for Installment Payments.
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§ 2-72
TAX EXEMPTION FOR HOME MAINTENANCE.
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§ 2-72.1
Established.
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§ 2-72.2
Effective Date.
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§ 2-72.3
Application Required.
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§ 2-73
PURCHASING.
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§ 2-73.1
Purchase Control.
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§ 2-73.2
Drafting of Specifications.
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§ 2-73.3
Standards, Testing and Receipt of Requisitions and Purchases.
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§ 2-73.4
Statutory Regulations for Bidding.
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§ 2-73.5
Public Bidding Procedure.
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§ 2-73.6
Cooperative Purchasing.
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§ 2-73.7
Emergency Procedures.
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§ 2-73.8
Municipal Administrator.
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§ 2-73.9
Prohibition of Interest.
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§ 2-74
PRESENTATION AND PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS AND CLAIMS.
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§ 2-74.1
Procedure.
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§ 2-75
CLAIMS PROCEDURE.
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§ 2-75.1
Disbursements.
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§ 2-75.2
Procedure for Approval of Claims.
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§ 2-76
DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES.
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§ 2-76.1
Purpose.
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§ 2-76.2
Definitions.
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§ 2-76.3
Provision of Defense by Township.
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§ 2-76.4
Exceptions.
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§ 2-76.5
Control over Litigation.
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§ 2-76.6
Punitive Damages.
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§ 2-76.7
Criminal Actions.
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§ 2-76.8
Indemnification.
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§ 2-77
HEARINGS AND APPEALS.
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§ 2-78
through § 2-84. (RESERVED)
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§ 2-85
CODE OF ETHICS.
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§ 2-85.1
Statement of Policy.
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§ 2-85.2
Conflicts of Interest.
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§ 2-85.3
Use of Position to Obtain Privileges.
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§ 2-85.4
Representation of Private Interests.
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§ 2-85.5
Voting on Private Interests.
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§ 2-85.6
Lobbying For or Against Private Interests.
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§ 2-85.7
Private Interest Debt Approval.
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§ 2-85.8
Acceptance of Gifts.
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§ 2-85.9
Permission Required for Participation in Matters of Private Interest.
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§ 2-85.10
Disclosure of Information.
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§ 2-85.11
Suspension or Removal from Office.
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§ 2-85.12
Nullification of Contracts.
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§ 2-85.13
Additional Standards of Conduct.
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§ 2-86
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICES.
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§ 2-86.1
Preamble.
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§ 2-86.2
Mutual Aid Agreements - Established.
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§ 2-86.3
Emergency - Defined; S.O.P.
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§ 2-86.4
Requests for Assistance.
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§ 2-86.5
Provision of Assistance.
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§ 2-86.6
Powers, Rights, Immunities.
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§ 2-86.7
County Critical Incident Management Plan.
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§ 2-86.8
Benefits, Injury; Death.
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§ 2-86.9
Reimbursement.
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§ 2-86.10
Effective Date.
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§ 2-87
POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ON OR BY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
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§ 2-87.1
Short Title.
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§ 2-87.2
Purpose.
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§ 2-87.3
Definitions.
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§ 2-87.4
General Regulations.
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§ 2-88
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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§ 2-88.1
Statutory Authority, Purpose.
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§ 2-88.2
Mutual Aid Agreements Established.
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§ 2-88.3
Emergency - Defined.
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§ 2-88.4
Request for Assistance.
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§ 2-88.5
Provision of Assistance.
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§ 2-88.6
Powers, Rights, Immunities.
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§ 2-88.7
Benefits: Injury, Death.
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§ 2-88.8
Reimbursement.
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§ 2-88.9
Indemnification.
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§ 2-89
LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP).
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§ 2-89.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-89.2
Fixed Annual Contributions to Deferred Income Account.
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§ 2-89.3
Annual Contributions Criteria.
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§ 2-89.4
Estimated Cost of Program.
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§ 2-89.5
Point Schedule.
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§ 2-90
OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND.
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§ 2-90.1
Establishment; Use; Disbursement.
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§ 2-90.2
Purposes.
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§ 2-90.3
Funding.
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§ 2-90.4
Utilization of Trust Funds.
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§ 2-90.5
Utilization of Land Acquired Through Open Space Trust Fund.
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§ 2-90.6
Sale of Property.
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§ 2-91
OPEN SPACE SITE ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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§ 2-91.1
Established.
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§ 2-91.2
Appointment; Membership; Term.
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§ 2-91.3
Organization.
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§ 2-91.4
Policy.
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§ 2-91.5
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-91.6
Grants and Alternate Funding Sources.
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§ 2-91.7
Special Requirements.
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§ 2-91.8
Budget.
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§ 2-92
PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
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§ 2-92.1
Definitions.
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§ 2-92.2
Prohibition on Awarding Public Contracts to Certain Contributors.
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§ 2-92.3
Certain Contributions Deemed as Contributions by Business Entity.
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§ 2-92.4
Return of Excess Contributions.
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§ 2-92.5
Public Exigency.
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§ 2-92.6
Duty to Report Contributions.
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§ 2-92.7
Violations; Civil Penalties.
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§ 2-92.8
Fair and Open Process Utilized to Award Contracts with Anticipated Value in Excess of $17,500.
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§ 2-93
TORT CLAIMS ACT NOTICE FORM.
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§ 2-94
(RESERVED)
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§ 2-95
THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PAYROLL SERVICE.
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§ 2-95.1
Authorization.
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§ 2-95.2
Appointment of Payroll Service.
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§ 2-95.3
Approval Officer.
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§ 2-95.4
Holding of Township Funds by Payroll Service.
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§ 2-95.5
Reporting of Irregularities.
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§ 2-95.6
Compliance with Statutory Requirements.
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§ 2-95.7
Severability.
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