[Ord. No. 790 A I; Ord. No. 1273 A I; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
The office of Business Administrator is hereby created in and for the Township pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, et seq. The duties of the Business Administrator shall be those set forth in § 2-5.7, in addition to those other duties as shall be assigned by the Township Committee from time to time.
[Added 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40[1]]
There is hereby created the position of Assistant Business Administrator. The duties of the Assistant Business Administrator shall be those set forth in § 2-5.7, in addition to those other duties as shall be assigned by the Business Administrator or Township Committee from time to time. The Business Administrator shall ensure that the Assistant Business Administrator has sufficient involvement and familiarity with the day-to-day operations of the Township such that he or she is ready and able to assume the duties of the Business Administrator in the absence of the Business Administrator.
[Ord. No. 790 A II; Ord. No. 1273 A II; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
a.
The Business Administrator and the Assistant Business Administrator
shall be appointed by a majority of the Township Committee and shall
serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee.
b.
Any vacancy in these offices shall be filled by appointment of the
Township Committee.
c.
Absence or Disability: During the absence or disability of the Business
Administrator, the Assistant Business Administrator shall perform
the duties of this office during such absence or disability. Such
absence or disability shall be limited to three months, after which
time such absence or disability may be deemed a vacancy.
d.
The Business Administrator and the Assistant Business Administrator
shall not be removed from office except in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:9-138, and N.J.S.A. 40A:63-7.1, which statutes are incorporated
herein by reference.
[Ord. No. 790 A IV; Ord. No. 98-28 § 1; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
a.
The Business Administrator and the Assistant Business Administrator
shall be appointed on the basis of their executive and administrative
abilities and qualifications, with special regard to education, training
and experience in governmental affairs, including the interworking
of governmental agencies and boards.
b.
(Reserved)
c.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
be appointed to serve and each shall devote their full time to the
duties of this office, except that nothing herein shall prevent the
Business Administrator or Assistant Business Administrator from also
holding another municipal office of the Township and fulfilling the
duties thereof.
[Ord. No. 790 A IV; Ord. No. 1273 A IV; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
The Business Administrator and the Assistant Business Administrator
shall receive such salaries as may be established by the Township
Committee in the annual salary ordinance.
[Ord. No. 790 A V; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
The Business Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative
Officer of the Township. The Assistant Business Administrator shall
be the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the Township. The Business
Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall, at all times,
be under the supervision of and responsible to the Township Committee
for all actions relevant to the duties and responsibilities of these
offices to the extent not prohibited by law.
[Ord. No. 790 A VI; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
The Business Administrator, and the Assistant Business Administrator
under the supervision and direction of the Business Administrator,
for the purpose of carrying out their responsibilities, shall develop,
promulgate and implement, with the approval of the Township Committee,
sound administrative, personnel and purchasing practices and procedures
for all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, and shall
to that end:
a.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce personnel organization and policy of the Township and its departments, in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Township Code.
b.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce administrative procedures
and policies of the Township and its departments after consultation
with department heads.
c.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce purchasing procedures and
policies of the Township and its departments after consultation with
department heads.
d.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce procedures and policies of
the Township and departments for receipt, dissemination and collation
of, and responses to, communications and information after consultation
with department heads.
e.
Assign responsibility for departmental action and coordinate intradepartmental
operations as authorized by the Township Committee.
f.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce the procedures and policies
of the Township and its departments for the coordination, compiling,
editing and prompt dissemination and release of public information,
upon the recommendation and authorization of the Township Committee.
g.
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Township
or its inhabitants in any statute or contract are faithfully kept
and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, call the same
to the attention of the Township Committee.
h.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce the financial procedures
and policies of the Township and its departments after consultation
with department heads.
i.
Conduct a continuous study of all activities and operations of the
Township government and recommend changes for the purpose of increasing
efficiency and effectiveness; prescribe such rules and regulations
as they shall deem necessary with the approval of the Township Committee
for the conduct of administrative procedures, and revoke, suspend
or amend any such rules or regulations, subject to approval of the
Township Committee in all background matters to assist it with the
establishment of policy.
j.
To require the various departments to effect an adequate inventory
of all equipment, materials and supplies in stock, and to recommend
sale of any surplus, obsolete or unused equipment when authorized
by the Township Committee.
k.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
make studies and surveys of such municipal problems of the Township
as shall be assigned to them by the Township Committee, and prepare
and submit written reports of their findings and determinations to
the Township Committee for consideration and action. The Business
Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall be responsible
to see that any complaints concerning the functions and obligations
of the Township made by any of its residents, citizens or taxpayers
are promptly attended to, a written record kept of such complaints
when made, and when and what action was taken in response thereto.
l.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
perform such other duties as may be specifically assigned to them
by the Township Committee.
m.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
attend all public meetings of the Township Committee and any other
meetings when so requested by the Township Committee.
n.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
assist the Township Committee in the preparation of the annual Township
operating and capital budgets to be considered and adopted by the
Township Committee.
o.
The Business Administrator and Assistant Business Administrator shall
keep the Township Committee informed as to federal aid projects, state
aid projects and any other aid programs for which the Township may
qualify
[Ord. No. 790 A VII; amended 8-23-2021 by Ord. No. 21-40]
Nothing in this section shall derogate from or authorize the
Municipal Business Administrator to exercise the powers and duties
of the elected and appointed officials or employees.
[New]
The office of the Township Clerk shall be an appointed position
and, unless otherwise provided by law, the term of offices shall be
three (3) years and shall commence on the date of appointment. The
salary of the Township Clerk shall be as established in the Salary
Ordinance.
[New]
The Township Clerk shall:
a.
Perform all of the functions required of municipal clerks by the
General Election Law (Title 19 of the Revised Statutes) and any other
State Law or Township ordinance, and receive the fees prescribed therefor
for the use of the Township.
b.
Until such time as a separate Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may
be established pursuant to law, issue such licenses as may be authorized
by the Township Committee pursuant to the State Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law (N.J.R.S. 33:1-1 et seq.) and ordinances of the Township.
c.
Keep all records, resolutions, ordinances and minutes of the meetings
of the Township Committee.
d.
Issue all licenses required by law or ordinance, faithfully make
all reports required by law or ordinance to the Township Committee
and account monthly for all fees received by the Office of the Township
Clerk.
e.
See to it that all ordinances and notices of the Township of Neptune
are properly advertised.
f.
Take care of all correspondence of the Township and of the Township
Committee.
g.
Administer oaths.
h.
Have such other, different and additional functions, powers and duties
as may be prescribed by law, ordinance or regulation.
[Ord. No. 123 § 1]
A Deputy Township Clerk shall be appointed. The Deputy Clerk
shall have all the authority and powers of the Township Clerk in his
or her absence and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Township
Committee.
[New]
a.
Appointment; Duties. There shall be appointed by the Township Committee
a Chief Financial Officer who shall meet all qualifications as required
by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10, and shall hold office for a term of four
(4) years. In addition the duties prescribed by Statute, the Chief
Financial Officer shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed
by ordinance or resolution of the Township Committee.
b.
Salary. The annual salary of the Chief Financial Officer shall be
established in the Salary Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 1570 §§ 1—4]
a.
Established. This section shall be cited as the Purchasing Ordinance
of the Township of Neptune.
b.
Purpose and Scope. The purpose of the section is to prescribe the
manner in which the Purchasing Agent shall implement procedures and
supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment, work
and contractual services of the Township of Neptune.
c.
Department/Division/Office of Purchasing. There is hereby established
by the Township Committee under the general supervision of the Township
Committee and under the specific direction of the Chief Financial
Officer, a Purchasing Division within the Finance Department, and
the position of Purchasing Agent/ Deputy Treasurer as head of such
division. There shall be an Assistant Purchasing Agent and such support
staff as may be necessary.
d.
Powers and Duties. The Purchasing Agent/Deputy Treasurer shall have
general supervision of the Purchasing Division. The Purchasing Agent/Deputy
Treasurer shall have the powers and duties prescribed by this subsection
subject to the review and supervision of the Township Committee generally,
and the Chief Financial Officer specifically.
The Purchasing Agent/Deputy Treasurer shall have the power,
and it shall be his/her duty:
To develop municipal purchasing goals, objectives, policies,
programs, procedures, rules and regulations for the acquisition of
materials, supplies, equipment and services.
To develop and prepare a purchasing procedures manual to be
promulgated by the governing body and distributed to all municipal
departments, nonautonomous using agencies and boards containing procedures
and instructions for initiating the purchasing style.
To stimulate both bid and quotation competition in order to
obtain the highest quality goods and services at the least expense
to the municipality.
To discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full
and open competition as possible on all purchases.
To explore the possibilities of buying "in bulk" so as to take
advantage of discounts.
To prescribe and maintain such forms as necessary for the successful
operation of the purchasing function.
To consolidate requisitions of like or common items to obtain
the maximum economic benefit.
To monitor and evaluate vendor performance.
To maintain a centralized organization of qualified procurement
personnel.
To acquaint and, when necessary, train appropriate municipal
personnel in purchasing procedures.
To establish and supervise storerooms and warehouses and maintain
current inventory records of all materials, supplies and equipment
placed in storerooms and warehouses.
To arrange, after governing body approval, for the disposal
of surplus materials and equipment either by transfer to other municipal
agencies or by public sale.
[New]
a.
Appointment; Duties. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141 et seq., the
Mayor and Township Committee shall appoint the Municipal Tax Collector
who shall be charged with the duty of collecting taxes upon real property
in the Township.
b.
Term of Office; Vacancies. The Municipal Tax Collector shall hold
office for a term of four (4) years from January 1 next following
his appointment. Vacancies other than those due to expiration of term
shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
c.
Certificate Required. No person shall be appointed or reappointed
as Municipal Tax Collector unless he or she shall hold a Tax Collector
certificate issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government
Services.
d.
Certification Requirements. A Tax Collector certificate shall be
obtained upon qualification and successful completion of the examination
given by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.
Qualifications for certification shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:9-140.4 and N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.4. Revocation or suspension of
any certificates shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.8,
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.9 and N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.5.
[Ord. No. 2016-14]
a.
There is hereby established a Trust Fund to be known as "The Self-Insurance
Fund for Group Health Benefits" (hereafter the Fund) pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:10-1 et seq. and regulations established by the New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs.
b.
The Township Chief Financial Officer shall remain and bear responsibility
for the Fund in the same manner and to the same extent as other public
funds under his/her care. All interest earned on the Fund shall accrue
to the Fund's principal.
c.
The Township Administrator shall annually estimate the probable maximum
exposure of the Fund during the coming year. He/she shall make this
estimate on such factors as contributory and non-contributory self-funded
or partially self-funded health benefits to Township employees, their
dependents, retirees or both in accordance with rules and regulations
of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the
Department of Community Affairs.
d.
The Township Administrator shall include as part of the recommended
annual operating budget for the coming year, an amount, in his/her
opinion, over and above the current balance in the Fund needed to
adequately and responsibly account for the costs associated with the
above estimate as to Fund exposure for the coming year.
e.
The Township Administrator shall fix reasonable rates of premium
for all insurance carried by the Insurance Fund to be applied to the
various covered persons and dependent categories, and shall effect
all insurance in the Insurance Fund or with any insurance company
or companies authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.
f.
The Township Committee of the Township of Neptune shall appropriate
such funds as are necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the
Neptune Township Self-Insurance Fund for Group Health Benefits is
established.
g.
The Township Chief Financial Officer shall collect and incorporate
in the Fund employee and retiree contributions for health benefits
which are made pursuant to applicable Township ordinances and contracts
or in accordance with Chapter 78, P.L. 2011.
[New]
a.
Office Established. There is hereby established the office of Tax
Assessor of the Township. The Tax Assessor shall be nominated by the
Mayor subject to the confirmation of the Township Committee pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146.
b.
Qualifications. The Tax Assessor shall be qualified as set forth
in N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 as same may be amended.
c.
Term of Office. The Tax Assessor shall hold office for a term of
four (4) years from July 1 next following his appointment to the office.
d.
Compensation. The compensation of the Tax Assessor shall be determined
in the salary ordinance.
e.
Duties. The Tax Assessor shall perform the duties required of the
holder of such office pursuant to Title 54 of the New Jersey Statutes
and such regulations as may be promulgated by the New Jersey Division
of Taxation and the Monmouth County Board of Taxation.
The Construction Department shall be established in accordance
with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes Ord. Nos.
453, 463, 776, 777, 1025, 1241, 1561, 1632, 98-46, 08-04, 2014-31,
2017-29, 2017-37, and 2017-42.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28; 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 21-10; 7-10-2023 by Ord. No. 23-29]
There is hereby created in and for the Township of Neptune Police
Department, which shall consist of such employees and officers as
shall be deemed necessary by the Township Committee and may include
a Police Chief in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118. The Township
Committee shall, from time to time, determine the number of employees
and officers of the Police Department together with their compensation.
The structure of the Police Department will include at a maximum one
Police Chief; one Deputy Police Chief; two Captains, (except that,
in the event that the Deputy Chief position is vacant there shall
be three Captains), eight Lieutenants, 13 Sergeants and up to 58 police
officers. The Township Committee shall also appoint a Police Committee
composed of up to six members, but at a minimum, two Township Committeepersons
and the Township Administrator shall be members. The remaining three
possible members shall be nonemployee residents of the Township of
Neptune, appointed at the discretion of the Township Committee, subject
to the language below. One of the Township Committeepersons shall
be designated as the Chairperson of the Police Committee by the Police
Committee members. The Township Administrator shall be a nonvoting,
but participating, member. In the event of a tie amongst the Police
Committee as to any action of members of the Police Committee, the
matter shall be referred to the entire Township Committee for their
review and consideration. The Township Committee will endeavor, within
six months of the adoption of this section, to fill one or more of
the remaining Police Committee membership, other than the two Committeepersons
and the Township Administrator.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28; 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 21-10]
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and
all rules, regulations and Court decisions as to same, the Police
Committee is hereby designated as the appropriate authority, subject
to the ultimate and final approval of its actions/recommendations
by the Township Committee.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28; 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 21-10]
a.
Police Department. The Police Department shall preserve the public
peace; protect life and property; detect, arrest and prosecute offenders
of the laws of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Township of Neptune;
direct and control traffic; provide attendance and protection during
emergencies; provide appearances in court; cooperate with all other
law enforcement agencies; provide training for the efficiency of its
members and officers.
b.
Police Committee:
1.
To ensure increased public trust in the Neptune Township Police Department,
the Police Committee shall seek greater transparency and oversight
so as to meet the needs of both the Police Department and the citizens
of the Township of Neptune, subject to limitations placed upon the
Police Committee by statute and law. The Police Committee shall report
to the Township Committee and shall be responsible to review the performance
of the Police Department and report such to the Township Committee.
It shall serve as the administrative and oversight body of the Police
Department. It shall review and recommend to the Township Committee
for its approval all proposed and promulgated rules and regulations
for the government of the Police Department and for the discipline
of its employees. The Police Committee's duties include, but are not
limited to:
(a)
Establishing the procedures to be followed by the Chief of Police
and other subordinate officers for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
Such procedures may include the requirement that the Police Committee
review all expenditures with regard to the equipment and supplies
and recommend actions as to same by the Township Committee.
(b)
The Police Department and Chief Financial Officer shall keep
a record of all business transacted by the Police Department and recommend
approval of all bills for the expenses of the Police Department to
the Township Committee after review and approval of the Police Committee.
(c)
The Police Department shall keep and maintain accurate records
and submit an annual report to the Township Committee, on or before
January 31, which shall assess the operations of the Police Department,
and its personnel, equipment and property.
(d)
The Police Department shall keep and maintain all records, reports,
documents and other data required to be kept and maintained by the
federal and/or state government, with the Police Committee's right
of review to the extent allowed by law, after a decision of the majority
of the Police Committee at a meeting of same to conduct such review.
(e)
The Police Department shall keep and maintain a record of all
appointments, dismissals, removals, resignations and deaths of officers
and other department employees as they take place, with such other
information as may be necessary, with the Police Committee's right
of review to the extent allowed by law, after a decision of the majority
of the Police Committee at a meeting of same to conduct such review.
(f)
The Police Department and Chief Financial officer shall develop
the annual budget for the Police Department, in conjunction with the
Police Committee. The budget approval shall be done by the Township
Committee. Review of all expenditures prior to same occurring shall
be reviewed by the Police Committee and Chief Financial Officer with
final approval by the Township Committee.
(g)
The Police Chief shall analyze crime trends and statistics to
ensure that the Police Department makes the best use of available
funds, personnel, equipment and supplies, with the Police Committee's
right of review to the extent allowed by law after a decision of the
majority of the Police Committee at a meeting of same to conduct such
review.
(h)
The Police Committee and the Police Chief shall jointly evaluate
the effectiveness of work program and procedures of all organizational
components within the Police Department and developing effective work
methods for subordinates.
(i)
The Police Committee, in conjunction with the Police Chief or
designee, shall undertake special studies pertaining to police functions
and promoting close coordination of planning efforts.
(j)
The Police Committee, in conjunction with the Police Chief or
designee, shall establish and maintain helpful and cooperative relations
with civic and business organizations, schools, and court offices,
and with other groups and public authorities and other jurisdictions,
and with others interested in the maintenance of law and order.
(k)
The Police Committee shall prepare written minutes of their
meetings to the same extent as the Township Committee does at its
meetings and said minutes shall be distributed to the Township Committee
within 10 days of each Police Committee Meeting.
2.
The Chief of Police or highest ranking sworn law enforcement officer
in the absence of the Chief shall report directly to the Police Committee
and the Police Committee shall receive weekly or other periodic reports,
as designated by the Police Committee, from the Chief of Police or
highest ranking sworn law enforcement officer in the absence of the
Chief.
3.
The Police Committee shall also be responsible for ensuring that
all Police Officers and employees are compensated in accordance with
state and federal wage and hour requirements.
4.
(a)
The Police Committee shall be appointed by the Township Committee.
The members of the Police Committee shall serve on the Police Committee
from the date of their appointment through and including December
31 of appointed calendar year, except as set forth herein. At all
times one of the two Township Committeepersons appointed shall be
the Mayor or the Mayor's designee. The Township Administrator shall
serve for the time he/she serves as Township Administrator and only
the Township Administrator can replace the Township Administrator
on the Police Committee.
(b)
Any member of the Police Committee, other than the Township
Administrator, the Mayor or the Mayor's Designee, can be removed by
the Township Committee, if the member fails to attend three consecutive
meetings of the Police Committee without being excused by a majority
of the members of the Police Committee and when the absence is not
due to a legitimate documented illness.
(c)
Any member of the Police Committee, other than the Township
Administrator, the Mayor or the Mayor's designee, may be removed by
the Township Committee for cause, after a public hearing if the member
being removed requests such, or after a private hearing if no such
public hearing is requested. A vote of three Township Committee members
to remove is required. The Township Administrator or Mayor may only
be replaced by a new Administrator or newly-appointed Mayor pursuant
to ordinance and/or state statute.
(d)
The Mayor's designee serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and
may be removed or replaced by the Mayor at any time.
5.
In addition to the two members of the Township Committee appointed
to the Police Committee, the Township Administrator and the other
members of the Police Committee, the Township Committee may also authorize
on its own, or after the Police Committee requests same, any professional
needed to accomplish its duties, including the Township Labor Counsel,
the Township Attorney, the Township Chief Financial Officer or any
other consultant or professional necessary to assist the Police Committee
in its functions.
c.
Chief of Police:
1.
If a Police Chief is appointed, he/she shall exercise any and all
of the rights, authorities, powers and responsibilities reserved solely
to the Chief of Police pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.
2.
If a Police Chief is not appointed, any and all of the rights, authorities,
powers and responsibilities reserved solely to the Chief of Police,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 shall be delegated to a Chief Law
Enforcement Officer, which shall be the highest ranking sworn law
enforcement officer in the Police Department.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
a.
No person shall be appointed as a member of the Neptune Township
Police Department unless he/she:
1.
Is a citizen of the United States;
2.
Is not less than 21 years of age or older than 35 years of age, except
under certain circumstances provided by law;
3.
Shall have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency
Degree (GED);
4.
Shall possess an associate's degree or 60 college/university credits
from an accredited college/university or be honorably discharged from
active duty services in any branch of the U.S. military;
5.
Is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board
of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) as
to his/her eligibility for membership in the retirement system;
6.
Is able to at least read, write and speak the English language well
and intelligently;
7.
Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any criminal
offense involving moral turpitude;
8.
Shall have successfully passed the police officer's entry level written,
and if part of same, physical examination administered by the New
Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and currently on a valid
active list. This requirement may be issued by the Township if the
candidate successfully completed a New Jersey Police Training Commission
(PTC) approved basic training course for police officers or has successfully
completed a PTC approved training course for Special Law Enforcement
Officer Class II (SLEO II) at the Monmouth County Police Academy and
is eligible for a waiver of training under PTC guidelines.
9.
Successfully passes a physical examination and a psychological examination
as part of a conditional offer of employment.
b.
No police officer shall be entitled to a permanent employment as
a police officer in the Neptune Township Police Department unless
said police officer has successfully completed a period of one year
after successful completion of either:
1.
Employment
with the Neptune Township Police Department, if already having successfully
completed a police training course (not a special law enforcement
course); or
2.
A police
training course at a school approved and authorized by the Police
Training Commission (PTC) and Department of Law and Public Safety
of the State of New Jersey. As to paragraph b(2) herein, if the police
training course is not taken by the police officer at the start of
his/her retention by the Department, the probationary period shall
be extended so that one year of probation shall follow the successful
completion of the training course.
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Once the one-year probationary period is completed, the Township
Committee shall determine whether or not to make the probationary
officer permanent. Up to and through the expiration of said probationary
period, the Township Committee may terminate the police officer's
employment with the Township Police Department at any time without
cause by a resolution of the Township Committee.
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[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
a.
Whenever an emergency exists, as provided by Statute or as declared
by the Mayor, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to summon and
keep on duty any member of the Police Department for such a period
of time in excess of ordinary duty hours which, in the sole discretion
of the Chief of Police, is necessary to adequately perform the duties
of the Police Department and to preserve public safety and welfare
in the Township.
b.
Members of the Police Department shall be compensated for time on
duty in excess of their regular hours of duty at the same rate per
hour as they are paid for regular duty. This additional compensation
shall be in lieu of any compensatory time off and in addition to the
regular salary paid to members of the Police Department.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
a.
The position of Special Police Officer in the Neptune Township Police
Department is hereby established.
b.
The Mayor, subject to the approval by resolution of the Township
Committee, shall appoint Special Police Officers for a term not exceeding
one year and shall not revoke such appointments without cause or hearing,
unless the appointment is for four months or less. Such Special Police
Officers shall carry out their duties and responsibilities under the
direct supervision of the Chief of Police and their powers, rights
and duties shall be specifically defined by the Chief of Police, pursuant
to the statutory duties of a Special Law Enforcement Officer and within
the scope of their training as determined by the Police Training Commission.
These powers, rights and duties, however, shall immediately cease
at the expiration of the term for which they were appointed, or upon
revocation of their appointment. The resolution approving appointment
of Special Police Officers shall designate the rate of pay if any.
c.
No person shall be appointed as a Special Police Officer unless he
or she is a citizen of the United States and of the State of New Jersey;
is able to read, write, and speak the English language well and intelligently
and has a high school diploma or equivalent; is physically qualified
and of good moral character, shall not have been convicted of any
crime/offense; and, has successfully undergone the same psychological
testing that is required of all full-time police officers in the Township.
Every such Special Police Officer shall be fingerprinted and his fingerprints
shall be filed with the Division of the State Police and Federal Bureau
of Investigation. Reports shall be made by the Chief of Police to
the Township Committee in writing concerning the eligibility and qualifications
of any person proposed to be appointed a Special Police Officer.
d.
Class One Officers (Class I). Class I Officers shall be authorized
to perform routine traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties.
Class I Officers shall have the power to issue summonses for disorderly
persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal
ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The
use of a firearm by an Officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited
and no Class I Officer shall be assigned any duties which may require
the carrying or use of a firearm.
e.
Class Two Officers (Class II). Class II Officers shall be authorized
to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent,
regularly appointed full-time police officer. The use of a firearm
by an officer of this class may be authorized only after the officer
has been fully certified as successfully completing training as prescribed
by the commission. Class II Officers are not authorized to carry an
off duty weapon.
f.
Class Three Officers (Class III).
1.
Class III Officers shall be authorized to exercise full powers and
duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed full-time
police officer while providing security at a public or non-public
school or a county college on the school or college premises during
hours when the public or non-public school or county college is normally
in session or when it is occupied by public or non-public school or
county college students or their teachers or professors. While on
duty in the jurisdiction of employment, an officer may respond to
offenses or emergencies off school or college grounds if they occur
in the officer's presence while traveling to a school facility or
county college, but an officer shall not otherwise be dispatched or
dedicated to any assignment off school or college property.
2.
In order to be appointed as a Class III Officer, the person must
be: a retired law enforcement officer in good standing who is less
than 65 years of age whose retirement does not include a retirement
resulting from injury or incapacity or the officer's return to work
does not violate Federal or State law or regulation as to a return
to work; has served as a duly qualified, fully trained, full time
officer in any law enforcement position eligible for participation
in PFRS or in any Federal or bi-state law enforcement agency or as
a member of the State Police and was separated from that prior service
in good standing; is physically capable of performing the functions
of the position, determined in accordance with PTC guidelines; possess
a NJ PTC Basic Police Officer certification or a NJ State Police Academy
Certification or other proof of basic police training approved by
the PTC; has completed the training course for safe school resource
officers developed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-71.8a; and, is hired
in a part-time capacity.
3.
The use of a firearm by a Class III Officer shall be authorized pursuant
to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.14b. A Class III Officer
shall not be authorized to carry a firearm while off duty unless the
officer complies with the requirements of subsection I of N.J.S.A.
2C:39-6 authorizing a retired law enforcement officer to carry a handgun.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
a.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.1, the Township Committee shall have
the power, by resolution, to employ Police Officers or any other authorized
personnel to act as School Crossing Guards.
b.
Such Adult School Crossing Guards shall receive compensation as established
by resolution of the Township Committee.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
The Police Committee, as the "Appropriate Authority" shall,
from time to time as may be necessary, adopt and amend the rules and
regulations for the government and discipline of the Police Department
and employees thereof subject to approval of the Township Committee.
Said rules and regulations may fix and provide for the enforcement
of such rules and regulations and the enforcement of penalties for
the violation of such rules and regulations. All employees of the
Police Department shall be subject to such rules and regulations and
penalties.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
Discipline of employees and police officers will be imposed
consistent with New Jersey State statutes and the Rules and Regulations
of the Neptune Township Police Department. Employees may be subject
to discipline for violating laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations and written directives. Disciplinary hearings shall be
conducted by the Township Administrator or designee.
[7-26-2021 by Ord. No.
21-38[1]]
The Township intends to provide all eligible candidates for
promotion with fair notice and equal access to the promotional process.
Additionally, it strives to identify the most qualified members of
the Police Department for promotion to leadership positions within
the department and sets forth the components of the promotional process
that will be utilized by the Police Department, The Neptune Township
Police Committee and Neptune Township Committee in carrying out the
process. In situations where the Chief of Police position is vacant,
the Deputy Chief shall assume all roles herein that are assigned to
the Chief of Police. All promotions require the final authorization,
approval, and concurrence of the Police Committee as the appropriate
authority and the Governing Body of the Township of Neptune by way
of resolution with is approved at a public meeting.
a.
Procedure.
1.
Eligibility and Process. General considerations: Existence of an
associate degree and honorable discharge from the United States Military
Service, or a bachelor's degree, will be considerations for points
credits in evaluating eligibility, but not be a minimal requirement
or dispositive of eligibility of the candidate with other credits,
including experience and prior service in the Neptune Township Police
Department and/or other law enforcement agencies.
(a)
Deputy Chief.
(1)
It is recognized that the position of Deputy Chief is an appointment
made based on the review and recommendation of the Police Committee
and the Chief of Police, and approval by resolution of the Governing
Body of the Township of Neptune, after consultation by the Police
Committee with the Chief of Police.
(2)
At a minimum, applicants for the position of Deputy Chief, shall
i) have at least 14 years of experience in law enforcement; or ii)
possess an associate degree from an accredited college/university
and be honorably discharged from the active military service in a
branch of the United States Military; or iii) be in possession of
a bachelor's degree.
(3)
The process for promotion to the position of Deputy Chief will
consist of an oral interview conducted by the Chief of Police and
the Neptune Township Police Committee. The Chief and the Police Committee
members conducting the interview will have access to the candidate's
resume; the candidate's experience report; personnel file as permitted
under the New Jersey Attorney Guidelines, consisting of past evaluations,
career experience, accommodations, disciplinary notices and sustained
abuse of sick time (if any). While a candidate's disciplinary history
is considered under the record review section of this policy, Internal
Affairs files are not considered part of the personnel file and shall
not be subject to review as part of the promotion process. The candidate's
experience, seniority, accomplishments, time and service with regard
to the Neptune Township Police department or other law enforcement
agencies, education and honorable military service will also be taken
into consideration. Applicants will submit a letter of intent, resume
and complete a candidate experience report prior to the deadline established
by the Police Committee.
(i)
Each candidate shall prepare and provide a typed
personal profile of himself/herself. This profile shall include, at
a minimum, the candidate's career objective, educational achievements
(including but not limited to academic, law enforcement-related, management,
instructor certification and military experience), past and current
responsibilities with the Police Department, commendations/letters,
any and all disciplinary actions taken against the candidate (including
the results of each action), any volunteer work performed and record
of sick days used in the past five years. The candidate may include
any additional information at his or her choosing. Each candidate
is responsible for obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of all required
information included in this profile. A candidate may be rejected
for a deficiency in their personal profile. This report is to be completed
by the candidate and is to be submitted to the Police Committee, after
it has been reviewed and its accuracy is confirmed by the Police Chief,
with their resume and letter of intent. This report is an opportunity
for the candidate to identify those specific career experiences that
the candidate believes qualifies him/her to serve as Deputy Chief.
Copies of all submissions will be provided to the Chief of Police
and placed in the department's promotion file.
(4)
Applicants for the position of Deputy Chief must have held the
rank of Captain for a minimum of two years, or have experience comparable
to the same, and shall have a minimum of five years of experience
in a police supervisory capacity, supplemented by the completion of
approved course work in police administration, police science, or
related fields.
(5)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall
be given to the length, merit of service, and seniority in service
to any candidate for promotion to Deputy Chief. Due consideration
shall also be given to the recommendation of the Police Committee
and consideration of the recommendation of the Chief of Police, which
shall be based on the aforementioned factors and a review of the performance
of the candidates.
(6)
The Chief of Police shall provide the Police Committee with
his or her analysis of the strengths and weakness of each candidate
and shall rank them in accordance with his or her recommendation for
promotion and the Police Committee shall forward the Chief of Police's
recommendations to the Township Committee.
(7)
This process shall take place in a private closed-door session.
(b)
Captain.
(1)
Applicants for the position of Captain must have held the rank
of Lieutenant for at least two years prior to the notice of posting
for the position of Captain, supplemented by the completion of approved
course work in police administration, police science, or related fields.
For employees hired after March 15, 2021, applicants for the position
of Captain shall possess at a minimum a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university or possess an associate degree and
be honorably discharged from active duty military service in any branch
of the U.S. Military. Applicants will submit a letter of intent, resume
and complete a candidate experience report prior to the deadline established
by the Township and affected majority representative(s).
(i)
Candidate Experience Report - Self Assessment.
[a]
Each candidate shall prepare and provide a typed
personal profile of himself/herself. This profile shall include, at
a minimum, the candidate's career objective, educational achievements
(including but not limited to academic, law enforcement-related, management,
instructor certification and military experience), past and current
responsibilities with the Police Department, commendations/letters,
any and all disciplinary actions taken against the candidate (including
the results of each action), any volunteer work performed and record
of sick days used in the past five years. The candidate may include
any additional information at his or her choosing. Each candidate
is responsible for obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of all required
information included in this profile. A candidate may be rejected
for a deficiency in their personal profile. This report is to be completed
by the candidate and is to be submitted with their resume and letter
of intent. This report is an opportunity for the candidate to identify
those specific career experiences that the candidate believes qualifies
him/her to serve as Captain.
(2)
The examination for the position of Captain will consist of
an oral interview conducted by a review board consisting of the Chief
of Police, Deputy Chief of Police and Captain(s). The review board
will have access to the candidate's resume, candidate experience report
and personnel file, consisting of past evaluations, career experience,
and commendations and disciplinary notices and sustained abuse of
sick time. While a candidate's disciplinary history is considered
under the record review section of this policy, Internal Affairs files
are not considered part of the personnel file and shall not be subject
to review as part of the promotion process. All candidates will be
evaluated on their answers to questions formulated by the review board
taking the candidate's experience, seniority, accomplishments, education
and honorable military service into account.
(3)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall
be given to the length and merit of service and to seniority in service
to any candidate for promotion to Captain. Due consideration shall
also be given to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, which
shall be based on the aforementioned factors and a review of the performance
of the candidates.
(4)
This process shall take place in a private closed-door session.
(5)
All candidates and supervisory personnel participating in the
oral interviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
(Appendix #1 and Appendix #2[2]).
[2]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
(6)
The examination process for the position of Captain will follow
the same general format as for Lieutenants and will be scored with
the following percentages:
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•
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Oral interview with department superiors
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25%
|
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•
|
Command staff recommendation (25%); record review (25%)
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50%
|
|
•
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Chief recommendation
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25%
|
|
Final grade
|
100%
| |
(c)
Lieutenant.
(1)
Applicants for the position of Lieutenant must have held the
rank of Sergeant for at least two years prior to the notice of posting
for the position of Lieutenant. For employees hired after March 15,
2021, applicants for the position of Lieutenant shall possess at a
minimum a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
or possess an associate degree and be honorably discharged from active
duty military service in any branch of the U.S. Military. Applicants
will submit a letter of intent, resume and complete a candidate experience
report prior to the deadline established by the Township and affected
representative(s).
(i)
Candidate Experience Report — Self Assessment.
[a]
Each candidate shall prepare and provide a typed
personal profile of himself/herself. This profile shall include, at
a minimum, the candidate's career objective, educational achievements
(including but not limited to academic, law enforcement-related, management,
instructor certification and military experience), past and current
responsibilities with the Police Department, commendations/letters,
any and all disciplinary actions taken against the candidate (including
the results of each action), any volunteer work performed and record
of sick days used in the past five years. The candidate may include
any additional information at his or her choosing. Each candidate
is responsible for obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of all required
information included in this profile. A candidate may be rejected
for a deficiency in their personal profile. This report is to be completed
by the candidate and is to be submitted with their resume and letter
of intent. This report is an opportunity for the candidate to identify
those specific career experiences that the candidate believes qualify
him/her to serve as Lieutenant.
[b]
A copy of this report will be distributed to each
commander participating in the Commander Recommendation phase. By
providing the commanders with each candidate's experience report,
this will assist in making sure that each participating commander
has a well-rounded understanding of the experiences and qualifications
that each candidate offers.
[c]
Commanders shall be the rank of Captain and above.
(2)
The examination process for the position of Lieutenant will
consist of three phases, which will be scored with the following percentages:
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•
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Oral interview with department superiors
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25%
|
|
•
|
Command staff recommendation (25%); record review (25%)
|
50%
|
|
•
|
Chief recommendation
|
25%
|
|
Final grade
|
100%
| |
(i)
Phase 1: Oral Interview with Department Superiors.
[a]
An oral interview
board consisting of current Department superior officers that are
of the rank of Lieutenant and above will administer this portion of
the examination. These superior officers will be selected by the Chief
of Police. They will utilize a uniform set of questions and grade
the candidates on a standardized form. The criteria candidates will
be tested on include, but are not limited to, the following:
(ii)
Phase 2: Commander Recommendation/Record Review.
[a]
Commander Recommendation. Existing agency command
staff members of the rank of Captain and above. These members of the
command staff will make their appropriate recommendations for Lieutenant
promotions as follows:
[b]
The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
will facilitate this step.
[c]
Each participating command staff member will be
provided with the candidates resume, candidate experience report and
personnel file, consisting of past evaluations, career experience,
commendations, disciplinary notices and sustained abuse of sick time
included for command staff review for this phase of examination. While
a candidate's disciplinary history is considered under the record
review section of this policy, Internal Affairs files are not considered
part of the personnel file and shall not be subject to review as part
of the promotion process.
[d]
This process shall take place in a private closed-door
session.
[e]
This step is designed to allow existing command
staff members to submit their individual recommendation into the promotional
process.
[f]
The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
will begin a roundtable discussion about each candidate to include
a review of the subject's personal profile. After a roundtable discussion
has taken place for each candidate, the Deputy Chief of Police and
other participating members of the command staff will complete an
evaluation with a numerical grade for each candidate taking the candidate's
experience, seniority, accomplishments, education and honorable military
service into account.
[g]
Each commander shall provide a grade for each candidate
utilizing a standardized form.
[h]
Upon completing each evaluation/grading, the commander
shall immediately seal their written evaluation which will be submitted
to the Chief of Police for scoring.
[i]
Confidentiality and Scoring. All commanders participating
in the commander recommendation phase are to complete their evaluations
and grading independently. Although roundtable discussions are appropriate
at the start, commanders are forbidden from discussing their scores
with other commanders during this session and/or until the completion
of the entire promotional process.
(iii)
Phase 3: Chief of Police Recommendation. The
Chief of Police shall evaluate the candidate's qualifications including
a review of any and all files pertaining to the candidate.
(3)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-129, due consideration shall
be given to the length and merit of service and to seniority in service
to any candidate for promotion to Lieutenant. Due consideration shall
also be given to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, which
shall be based on the aforementioned factors and a review of the performance
of the candidates.
(4)
All candidates and supervisory personnel participating in the
oral interviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
(Appendix #1 and Appendix #2[3]).
[3]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
(d)
Sergeant.
(1)
Applicants for the position of Sergeant must have held the rank
of Police Officer for at least eight years prior to the notice of
posting for the position of Sergeant. Applicants for the position
of Sergeant who have an associate degree, honorable discharge from
the United States Military Service and/or a bachelor's degree or above
shall be awarded point credits in evaluating eligibility for promotion.
Applicants will submit a letter of intent, resume and complete a candidate
experience report prior to the deadline established by the Township
and affected majority representative(s).
(i)
Candidate Experience Report - Self Assessment.
[a]
Each candidate shall prepare and provide a typed
personal profile of himself/herself. This profile shall include, at
a minimum, the candidate's career objective, educational achievements
(including but not limited to academic, law enforcement-related, management,
instructor certification and military experience), past and current
responsibilities with the Police Department, commendations/letters,
any and all disciplinary actions taken against the candidate (including
the results of each action), any volunteer work performed and record
of sick days used in the past five years. The candidate may include
any additional information at his or her choosing. Each candidate
is responsible for obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of all required
information included in this profile. A candidate may be rejected
for a deficiency in their personal profile. This report is to be completed
by the candidate and is to be submitted with their resume and letter
of intent. This report is an opportunity for the candidate to identify
those specific career experiences that the candidate believes qualifies
him/her to serve as Sergeant.
[b]
A copy of this report will be distributed to each
commander participating in the Commander Recommendation phase. By
providing the commanders with each candidate's experience report,
this will assist in making sure that each participating supervisor
has a well-rounded understanding of the experiences and qualifications
that each candidate offers.
(2)
The examination process for the position of Sergeant will consist
of three phases, which will be scored with the following percentages:
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•
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Written examination
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25%
|
|
•
|
Oral interview with Department supervisors
|
25%
|
|
•
|
Commander recommendation (25%); record review (25%)
|
50%
|
|
Final grade
|
100%
| |
(3)
Phase 1: Written Examination.
(i)
The written examination will consist of a series
of multiple-choice type questions. The questions will be based on
basic police practice and may include police and investigative procedure,
supervisory and administrative principles, report writing and general
legal aspects of police work.
(ii)
The Township shall utilize a valid and reliable
testing company to supply, administer and score the written exam.
(iii)
Any and all costs associated with the written
examination except for the written examination itself shall be the
responsibility of the candidate.
(iv)
The Chief of Police shall receive authorization
to conduct a written test. Candidates will be provided with a syllabus
of possible testing resources in order to prepare for the written
examination.
(v)
Eligible candidates will be allowed a minimum of
60 days for preparation period, prior to the first phase of the process.
(vi)
Eligible candidates will be notified by the Chief
of Police or Deputy Chief of Police as to the date and location of
the written test.
(vii)
Eligible candidates who are scheduled to work
during the written examination will be granted time off at their own
expense to take the examination.
(viii)
Any candidate who does not achieve a minimum
score of 70% is excluded from consideration for promotion.
(ix)
In the event there are fewer than five candidates
with a minimum written examination score of 70%, then the five highest-scoring
candidates shall proceed to the next phase and continue with the process
regardless of their scores. If more than one candidate achieves an
identical fifth highest score, then each shall be permitted to continue
in the process.
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Grade
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Points
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|---|---|
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0 to 69
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0
|
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70 to 75
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15
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76 to 80
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17
|
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81 to 85
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19
|
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86 to 90
|
21
|
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91 to 95
|
23
|
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96 to 100
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25
|
(4)
Phase 2: Oral Interview with Department Commanders/Supervisors.
(i)
An oral interview board consisting of current department
superior officers will administer this portion of the examination
consisting of the rank of Sergeant and Lieutenant (three most senior
Sergeants and Lieutenants in rank available at the scheduled time
of the oral interview set forth by the Chief of Police. If two Sergeants
or Lieutenants have the same time in rank the Sergeant or Lieutenant
with the most service in Neptune Township shall be deemed most senior),
which will be selected by the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of
Police. They will utilize a uniform set of questions which will be
reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police. They will then grade
the candidates on a standardized form. The criteria candidates will
be tested on include, but are not limited to, the following:
(ii)
All candidates and supervisory personnel participating
in the oral interviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
(Appendix #1 and Appendix #2[4]).
[4]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
(5)
Phase 3: Commander Recommendation/Record Review.
(i)
Command Recommendation: Existing agency command
staff members of the rank of Captain and above will participate in
this process to help identify the future leaders of this department.
These commanders will make their appropriate recommendations for Sergeant
promotions as follows:
[a]
The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
will facilitate this step and will be active participants in the grading
of candidates.
[b]
Each participating command staff member will be
provided with the candidate's resume, candidate experience report
and personnel file, consisting of past evaluations, career experience,
commendations, disciplinary notices and sustained abuse of sick time
included for command staff review for this phase of examination. While
a candidate's disciplinary history is considered under the record
review section of this policy, Internal Affairs files are not considered
part of the personnel file and shall not be subject to review as part
of the promotion process.
[c]
This process shall take place in a private closed-door
session.
[d]
This step is designed to allow existing staff members
to submit their individual recommendation into the promotional process.
[e]
The Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police will
begin a roundtable discussion about each candidate to include a review
of the subject's personal profile. After a roundtable discussion has
taken place for each candidate, the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief
of Police and other participating members of the staff will complete
an evaluation with numerical grade for each candidate taking the candidate's
experience, seniority, accomplishments, education and honorable military
service into account.
[f]
Each commander shall provide a grade for each candidate
utilizing a standardized form.
[g]
Upon completing each grading, the staff member
shall immediately seal their written evaluation which will be submitted
to the Chief of Police for scoring.
[h]
Confidentiality and Scoring: All staff members
participating in the supervisory and command recommendation phase
are to complete their evaluations and grades independently. Although
roundtable discussions are appropriate at the start, staff members
are forbidden from discussing their scores with other staff members
during this session and/or until the completion of the entire promotional
process.
b.
Record Review.
1.
For every rank set forth in this policy, a record review will be
conducted by the Police Chief and Deputy Chief of Police. A maximum
of 25 points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
(a)
Commendations: candidates shall receive one point for each commendation
up to maximum of five points. Commendations shall include, but not
be limited to, all of the following: official commendations issued
by the Chief of Police for actions taken in the performance of their
duties, formal letters of commendation from any law enforcement agency
or governmental entity; awards received for actions taken as a law
enforcement officer; academic awards; letters from the public acknowledging
the appreciation of actions taken as a law enforcement officer; any
and all documentation, whether written or some other form of communication,
acknowledging good work as a law enforcement officer. This definition
is not meant to be limiting in any way and should be construed to
include positive references to an officer's career in whatever form
they may be. The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police will validate
all commendations to determine if they qualify for points.
(b)
Disciplinary Actions: The cumulative sustained disciplinary
occurrences for any discipline issued will be used for this section.
Candidate only receives the point(s) associated with the most severe
penalty and not the point(s) for each separate penalty. Discipline
outside of the applicable time period as set forth below will not
be considered and will not count against the officer.
(1)
Candidates for promotion: Oral reprimands shall only count as
disciplinary occurrences for one year following the oral reprimand.
Written reprimands shall only count as disciplinary occurrences for
three years following the written reprimand. A suspension of two days
or less shall only count as a disciplinary occurrence for three years
following the suspension. A suspension of three to 10 days shall only
count as a disciplinary occurrence for five years following the suspension.
Any suspension of 10 days or more will be counted regardless of when
the suspension was incurred.
(2)
A maximum of seven points shall be designated as follows:
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•
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No discipline: seven points
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•
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Oral reprimand, one through three: six points
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•
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Oral reprimand, more than three: five points
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•
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Written reprimand, one through three: five points
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•
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Written reprimand, more than three: four points
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•
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Suspension of two days or less: six points
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•
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Suspension of three to 10 days: four points
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•
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Suspension of 10 days or more: two points
|
(c)
Education: Candidate only receives the point(s) associated with
the highest educational degree from an accredited college/university
attained and not the point(s) for each separate education degree up
to maximum of five points.
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•
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Associate degree or 60 credits in which at least 40 credits
shall be core curriculum courses - two points
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|
•
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Bachelor's degree - four points
|
|
•
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Master's degree - five points
|
(d)
Military: Honorable discharge from active duty of any branch
of the U.S. Military receives two points.
(e)
Seniority: Candidate shall receive seniority points for each
fully completed year of service as a police officer in Neptune Township
as set forth in the chart below. Those candidates who have served
as a police officer in New Jersey in good standing, prior to their
appointment in Neptune Township, will be credited 1/2 year for every
year of service in the previous agency to be counted towards seniority.
|
Years of Service Completed
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Points
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|---|---|
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8
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0.50
|
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9
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0.75
|
|
10
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1.0
|
|
11
|
1.25
|
|
12
|
1.50
|
|
13
|
1.75
|
|
14
|
2.0
|
|
15
|
2.25
|
|
16
|
2.5
|
|
17
|
2.75
|
|
18
|
3.0
|
|
19
|
3.25
|
|
20
|
3.5
|
|
21
|
3.75
|
|
22
|
4.0
|
|
23
|
4.25
|
|
24
|
4.5
|
|
25
|
4.75
|
|
26
|
5.0
|
|
27
|
5.25
|
|
28
|
5.50
|
|
29
|
5.75
|
|
30
|
6.0
|
c.
Scoring Matrix - Sergeant.
1.
Tabulation for the position of Sergeant will be as follows:
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•
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Phase 1 - Written examination is 25%
|
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•
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Phase 2 - Oral interview with Department supervisors is 25%
|
|
•
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Phase 3 - Commander recommendation is 25%
|
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•
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Record review is 25%
|
2.
Test point conversion is as follows:
|
Grade
|
Points
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 69
|
0
|
|
70 to 75
|
15
|
|
76 to 80
|
17
|
|
81 to 85
|
19
|
|
86 to 90
|
21
|
|
91 to 95
|
23
|
|
96 to 100
|
25
|
|
Example:
| |
|
Phase 1 Test score is 75, which converts to:
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15.00
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Phase 2 Oral interview, all standardized grading
forms are added up and the average is your score:
80, 85, 75, 100, 90, 70 = 500/6 = 83.33 x 0.25= 20.83
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20.83
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Phase 3 Commander recommendation, all standardized
grading forms are added up and the average is your score: 90, 90,
100, 100, 100 = 480/5 = 96.00 x 0.25= 24
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24
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Record review
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19.00
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Total
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78.83
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d.
Preference to Residents.
1.
If a situation arises where a resident of Neptune and a nonresident
achieve the same final average after all scoring is complete, a resident
shall be appointed over the nonresident. The preference granted by
this section shall in no way diminish, reduce, or affect the preferences
granted to veterans pursuant to any other provision of law.
e.
Security of Promotional Materials.
1.
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for the security of promotional
materials. All promotional materials will remain in a secured promotional
file.
f.
Posting of Results.
1.
At the end of the scoring process, all candidates shall be provided
with their score for each phase of the testing process and their total
score.
2.
The PBA President shall be provided with the scores of all written
examinations taken for the rank of Sergeant. The scores provided to
the PBA President shall not contain names, badge numbers or any other
identifier.
3.
The FOP President shall be provided with the scores of all candidates
for promotion. The scores provided to the FOP President shall not
contain names, badge numbers or any other identifier.
4.
Promotions shall not take effect until 10 days after the posting
of results and, if an appeal is filed as set forth below, may be delayed
until the appeal has been resolved.
g.
Appeals of Process.
1.
Within 10 days of the posting of the promotions for any rank, a candidate
may file a written letter of appeal. Said letter must contain the
reason(s) or justification(s) for an appeal and must be submitted
to the Police Committee and the Chief of Police through the appropriate
chain of command. The Police Committee will assess the request and,
with advice from and due deference to the Chief of Police, make a
determination of how the request will be addressed on a case-by-case
basis. Such requests may address the following areas of the promotional
process:
(a)
Review and re-tabulation of the scored elements of the selection
process.
(b)
Review any evaluation or internal document that was used in
the selection process related to the appellant. Any restrictions on
access to internal documents pursuant to the Attorney General Guidelines
shall be respected and review of those documents shall be conducted
by authorized personnel only who shall report to and advise the Police
Committee in making their evaluation.
(c)
If the appeal impacts upon the results of the promotion(s) as
determined by the Police Committee, the candidate may be permitted
to be re-evaluated.
2.
Any candidate for promotion, who believes they may have a conflict
with a supervisor conducting a review of the candidate in the promotional
process, may make a request, in writing, to the Chief of Police and
the Police Committee, detailing their perceived conflict. The Police
Committee, with advice from and due deference to the Chief of Police
shall evaluate the request and render a decision if the evaluator
is to be replaced or not.
3.
Within seven days of receipt of an appeal, the Chief of Police will
advise the candidate of the steps that are being taken to address
the appeal and when the appeal is expected to be concluded.
h.
Eligibility Lists.
1.
An eligibility list for promotion to Sergeant will remain in effect
for a period of 24 months, and for all other promotions for a period
of 12 months from the date of the posting of final scores by the Chief
of Police, which may be extended by the Township.
2.
All promotions shall be contingent upon successful completion of
a thorough psychological examination, which consists of a battery
of written tests along with a comprehensive psychological interview.
The psychological tests measure cognitive ability, personality, psychopathology,
supervisory capacity, and competent performance. Candidates also complete
a writing sample dealing with issues pertinent to the rank being sought.
Candidates also complete a biographical summary, which collects an
array of background and social history data.
3.
After the expiration of the eligibility list, candidates will be
required to reapply for any subsequent promotional process. Candidates
that have taken the written examination within the last three years
may choose to use the prior score or may retake the exam. If the candidate
retakes the exam, the higher of the scores will be used in evaluating
the candidate for promotion. Examinations taken prior to the date
this policy becomes effective may be used for current and future promotions
provided that they were taken within three years of the promotional
process.
4.
The Chief of Police shall rank all eligible candidates for promotion
in descending order based upon his/her evaluation/score.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection
2-10.10 as Subsection 2-10.11.
[Amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-28]
a.
Participation by the Township of Neptune in a County-wide compact
which shall be known as "The Monmouth County Mutual Aid Agreement"
is hereby authorized.
b.
This subsection is created pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1(6) and N.J.S.A.
40A:14-156.1 and is adopted as a reciprocal agreement with all municipalities
participating in the County-wide mutual aid compact. Pursuant to this
agreement, the Township of Neptune shall render assistance to any
participating municipality by providing members of the Neptune Township
Police Department, upon request, to help preserve the public peace
and order.
c.
The municipality requesting assistance shall compensate the officers
at an agreed-upon rate by forwarding payment to the municipality,
which will then compensate those officers who rendered assistance.
d.
In the event that an officer is injured while rendering assistance,
the municipality providing assistance shall be primarily responsible
for any costs as a result of the injury. Nothing in the Agreement
shall serve as a bar to the municipality providing assistance from
seeking indemnification from the municipality receiving assistance.
e.
This subsection is separate and distinct from any mutual aid agreements
previously entered into between the Township of Neptune and any other
municipalities and shall remain in full force and effect until specifically
repealed by an affirmative act of the governing body.
[New]
The Department of Public Works is hereby established.
[Ord. No. 1390 A 1 and
2; Ord. No. 95-10 § 1]
a.
Authority of Director.
1.
The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to manage and
allocate the supervisor and other personnel of the Public Works department.
2.
The exercise of such authority shall, at all times, be subject to
the review of the Administrator in his or her capacity as Chief Personnel
Officer of the Township, and may be subject further to his or her
modification.
3.
The Director is instructed, empowered and authorized to implement,
alter, modify or rescind operating procedures, record-keeping procedures
and equipment maintenance schedules; stream, drainage, storm and sanitary
sewer, road, drive-way and sidewalk maintenance schedules; and such
other procedures designed to achieve efficiency, reduce costs or preserve
the useful life of Township rolling stock or property, subject to
review by the Administrator, in his/her capacity as Chief Administrative
Officer, and subject further to the Administrator's notifying the
Committee with respect to any of the foregoing and receiving its consent
with respect thereto.
4.
The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to control
the use, operation and allocation of all equipment of the Department
and the divisions thereof.
5.
The Director of Public Works shall have such additional authority
necessary to fulfill the responsibilities delegated to him under this
section, which responsibilities are not specifically delegated to
any other official by State Statute or local ordinance.
b.
Responsibilities of the Director.
1.
The Director of Public Works shall report to the Township Administrator
concerning matters of operation, personnel, planning, citizen inquiries,
complaints or requests for assistance and such other matters pertaining
to the Department which will enable the Administrator to exercise
his/her responsibilities to the Committee.
2.
The Director of Public Works shall submit, at least monthly, to the
Administrator and the Committee, a written report concerning operations
and other matters pertinent to the Department. The monthly written
reports shall include, but shall not be limited to, the status of
work projects, studies, reports and other actions authorized, contracted
or directed by the Committee; items concerning personnel; needs of
the Department; recommendations with respect to operating or other
procedures or modifications thereto; and the number and status of
citizen inquiries, complaints or requests for assistance. At least
annually, the Director shall submit to the Administrator and the Committee
a report summarizing the activities of the Department; recommendations
with respect to all operations of the Department; and other matters
of interest to the Township and the Committee.
3.
The Director shall serve as liaison to such subcommittees of the
Committee or agencies or instrumentalities of other governmental units
as the Committee may direct and the Director shall report to the Administrator
and the Committee matters of interest or concern to the Township and
the Committee.
4.
The Director shall receive all injuries, complaints or requests for
assistance pertaining to the Department from all sources and shall
direct the investigation of same, ordering, where appropriate, division
action to satisfy said inquiries, complaints or requests.
5.
The Director shall cause the preparation of all operating budget
requests of the Department and its divisions in the form and within
the time specified by the Committee. The Director shall review the
operating budget requests of the supervisors of the divisions and
shall have the power to alter or modify such requests after consultation
with the supervisors.
6.
The Director shall, after conferring with the supervisors of the
divisions of the Department, applicable subcommittees of the Committee
and the Committee liaison to the Department, submit to the Township
Committee, not later than the first business day in September of each
year, a capital budget request for the following year's budget.
7.
The Director shall develop a six-year capital plan for the Department
of Public Works, which shall be submitted to the Committee and Administrator
consisting of:
(a)
Items of construction.
(b)
Acquisition of real or personal property.
(c)
Original and replacement items.
(d)
Items funded by bonding or current tax levy.
(e)
Items which must be contracted out.
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This plan shall be submitted to the Administrator for approval,
rejection, and/or amendment before finalization.
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8.
The Director shall submit the six-year capital plan of the Department
to the Committee not later than the first day in September of each
year, and by June 30 each year thereafter.
9.
The Director shall supervise the development of all bid and contract
specifications for the purchase of services, products or property
or the sale of services, products or property required by the Department
or its divisions, or as may be directed by the Committee.
10.
The Director shall review all bids received by the Township pertaining
to the Department or as directed by the Committee, and shall, with
the advice of appropriate supervisors, represent to the Committee
compliance of the bidder with Township and other requirements imposed
by law and the responsibility of the lowest bidder.
11.
The Director shall review all proposed verbal or written contracts,
purchase orders and vouchers prepared or initiated by the supervisors
or employees of the Divisions of the Department before submission
to the Treasurer, Purchasing Agent, Committee, Township Clerk or other
Township officials and before any obligation shall have been incurred
by the Township in order to assure budgetary compliance; to satisfy
himself or herself of the need for such purchase; and for such other
purposes appropriate to the discharge of his/her responsibilities.
c.
Tenure. A person holding office, position or employment as full-time
Director of Public Works in the Township of Neptune who has held that
office, position or employment continuously for five (5) years or
more shall continue to hold the office, position or employment, notwithstanding
he is serving a fixed term, during good behavior and efficiency and
shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except
for good cause, upon written charges filed with the Municipal Clerk
and after a public, fair and impartial hearing.
[Ord. No. 940 §§ 1—4]
a.
Office Created; Appointment of Superintendent. There is hereby created
within the Department of Public Works, the Office of Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation for the Township of Neptune. The Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Township Committee.
b.
Powers and Duties. The Superintendent shall have charge of the care
and upkeep of all Township-owned parks and recreational facilities
and shall see that they are kept in a clean and sanitary condition
and shall report to the Business Administrator when any of the parks
or recreational facilities need repair. The Superintendent shall see
to it that all play areas and facilities are kept in good and safe
condition and that all restrooms and facilities are kept in a clean
and sanitary condition.
c.
Rules and Regulations Posted. The Superintendent shall, with the
approval of the Mayor and Township Committee, post such rules and
regulations as he/she deems necessary for conduct of persons in the
parks and for the use of the recreational facilities.
[Ord. No. 1050 §§ 1—3]
a.
Creation of Office; Appointment. There is hereby created within the
Department of Public Works the position of Supervisor of Sewer Maintenance.
The Supervisor of Sewer Maintenance shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Township Committee.
b.
Duties. The Supervisor shall have charge of the care and maintenance
of those sections of the sewer collection under the care, custody
and control of the Township.
The words "care and maintenance" shall include, but are not
restricted to, the inspection, cleaning and repair of the sewer lines,
force mains, laterals and pumping stations of the Township of Neptune
sewer system, to assure the maximum operational efficiency and cleanliness.
The Supervisor shall report to the Business Administrator when
any of the sewer collection facilities need repair.
c.
Supervision of Employees. The Supervisor shall be in charge of and
shall have direct supervision over the employees assigned to work
in the Sewer Maintenance Department.
[Ord. No. 1205, Preamble]
The enforcement of the ordinances and regulations of the Township
dealing with minimum housing standards and the licensing of various
trades, professions and activities within the Township requires the
creation of a Code Enforcement Department separate and apart from
the Construction Department established to enforce the New Jersey
State Uniform Construction Code Regulations.
The establishment of the position of Code Enforcement Supervisor
is necessary for the proper administration of the Code Enforcement
Department.
[Ord. No. 1205 § 1]
As used in this section except as the context may otherwise
require:
The singular number includes the plural and the plural, the
singular.
"Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive.
"Writing" or "written" shall include printing, typewriting and
any other mode of communication using proper or similar material which
is in general use as well as legible handwriting.
The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed
by excluding the last day and if the last day be a Sunday, a legal
holiday, or a day on which the Township Offices are closed, that day
shall be excluded.
[Ord. No. 1205 § 2; Ord. No. 1299 § 1]
There is hereby established a code enforcing agency to be known
as the Neptune Code Enforcement Department consisting of a Code Enforcement
Supervisor and such other personnel as shall be determined by the
Township Committee. The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be the Chief
Inspector of the Department.
[Ord. No. 1205 § 3; Ord. No. 1299 § 2]
There is hereby created the position of Code Enforcement Supervisor
who shall perform the following duties:
a.
To administer and enforce the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Neptune and all ordinances of the Township which pertain to minimum housing standards in Schedule A following Section 2-22 and such other ordinances hereinafter adopted by the Township Committee and designated by the Township Committee for administration and enforcement by the Neptune Code Enforcement Department.
b.
To investigate, process, approve or disapprove all applications for
licenses required by the several ordinances set forth in Schedule
A; and keep permanent records thereof.
c.
To make such inspections, evaluations, studies and surveys concerning code enforcement as shall be assigned to him by the Business Administrator and/or the individual assigned by the Business Administrator the responsibility for departmental action in accordance with paragraph e of subsection 2-5.6, and to prepare and submit in writing, reports there-on to said Administrator of Code Enforcement and Construction.
d.
To keep a written record of all complaints made to the Department
concerning code enforcement in the Township together with the nature
of the investigation thereof and the action taken in response thereto.
[Ord. No. 1205 § 4; Ord. No. 95-39 § I]
The appointment and term of the Code Enforcement Supervisor
and the reasons for a vacancy or for discharge from the position shall
be as follows:
a.
The head of the Code Enforcement Department shall be the Code Enforcement
Supervisor who shall be appointed by the Township Committee for an
unspecified term. He/she shall be a person qualified by education,
training and experience to perform the duties of this office.
b.
Any vacancy in this position shall be filled by appointment by the
Township Committee only for the unexpired portion of the term.
c.
During the absence from duty or disability of the Code Enforcement
Supervisor, the Township Committee may appoint by resolution, an officer
or employee of the Township to perform the duties of the Code Enforcement
Supervisor during this absence or disability. Such absence or disability
shall be limited to three (3) consecutive months at which time the
position shall be declared vacated by resolution of the Township Committee.
d.
The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall not be removed from his/her
position except for cause and upon written notice of the charges against
him/her. In the event that the Code Enforcement Supervisor makes a
request in writing to the Business Administrator for a hearing before
the Township Committee of the charges against him/her, the Township
Committee, within thirty (30) days of the request and upon written
notice of the time and place thereof directed to the Code Enforcement
Supervisor and/or his/her attorney, shall conduct a hearing into the
facts, take testimony and such other proofs as may be presented. At
such hearing, the Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be entitled to
confront witnesses and proofs against him/her and present evidence
and testimony on his/her own behalf. The Township Committee thereupon
shall vote either to dismiss the charges against him/her, suspend
him/her from office without pay for a period of time not to exceed
thirty (30) days, discharge him/her both from the position and as
an employee in accordance with the Personnel Ordinance of the Township.
a.
The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be appointed on the basis of
his/her administrative ability, educational qualifications and his
training and experience in code inspection and enforcement.
b.
The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be a resident of the State
of New Jersey and of the Township of Neptune and shall remain a resident
of the Township during his/her term of office. Should he/she change
his/her residence during his/her term of office, the position shall
be deemed vacated by resolution of the Township Committee.
c.
No Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be appointed to the position
unless he/she is able to devote his/her full time to the duties of
that position except that nothing herein shall prevent him/her from
holding another municipal position or office of the Township and fulfilling
the duties thereof.
d.
The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall receive as salary, such sums
as may be fixed in the current Salary Ordinance adopted by the Township
Committee.
e.
The Code Enforcement Supervisor shall be the Code Enforcement Officer and at all times shall be under the supervision of and responsible to the Business Administrator and/or the individual assigned by the Business Administrator the responsibility for departmental action in accordance with paragraph e of subsection 2-5.6, and the Township Committee for all actions arising out of and in the course of his/her duties and responsibilities as Code Enforcement Supervisor.
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Schedule A of Section 2-12
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Ordinances of the Township of Neptune to be implemented and
enforced under the Neptune Code Enforcement Department and administered
by the Neptune Code Enforcement Supervisor.
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Hedges
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Height of Hedges-Fences[1]
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Housing
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Littering
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Mercantile License
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Motor Vehicles
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Pool Halls
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Sidewalks
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Signs
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Solicitors
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Structures
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Taxicabs
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Trailers
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[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 201 and 722 have been repealed by
Ord. No. 1491. See Memorandum.
There shall be a Department of Recreation which shall provide
recreation programs for the residents of the Township and supervise
parks and playgrounds.
The head of the Department of Recreation shall be the Director
of Recreation who shall be appointed by the Township Committee. He/she
shall be a person qualified by education, training and experience
to perform the duties of this office.
[New]
The Director of Recreation shall:
a.
Propose, develop, organize and supervise recreational programs for
the residents of the Township and formulate plans for utilization
of the recreational facilities of the Township.
b.
Cooperate with the Board of Education and other public and private
agencies and organizations in planning and conducting recreational
programs.
c.
Coordinate the activities of the Department of Recreation with those
of other Township departments.
d.
Supervise personnel of the department.
e.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate records of the department.
f.
Submit to the Township Committee, or such members thereof as may
be designated by resolution, monthly reports on the operations of
the department and the programs and activities sponsored by it and
such other reports, recommendations and information as may be requested.
[New]
There shall be a Local Assistance Board of the Township composed
of five (5) members appointed by the Township Committee. The term
of one (1) member of the Local Assistance Board shall be for one (1)
year and such member only may be appointed from among the members
of the Township Committee, and the terms of the other members thereof
shall be for four (4) years each, one (1) term expiring in each year.
The term of each member of the Board shall begin on January 1, and
each member shall continue in office until his successor is appointed
and qualifies. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only.
The Board shall have such powers and perform such duties as are prescribed
by general law and ordinance, and it shall appoint a Director of Welfare
pursuant to State Law.
[New]
The Local Assistance Board shall organize and select a chairman
and a secretary, and shall appoint a Director of Welfare who shall
be the first executive and administrative officer of the Board. He
shall hold office for a term of five (5) years from the date of his
appointment, and shall be paid such salary as may be fixed by the
Board subject to approval of the Township Committee. In case of vacancy
in the Office of Director of Welfare, one temporary or acting director
may be appointed to serve for not more than ninety (90) days.
[New]
Other employees, including assistants, clerks, investigators,
case workers and nurses, in such number as may be necessary to properly
administer public assistance, shall be appointed in the same manner
as other employees of the Township. No employee of the Local Assistance
Board whose compensation is paid from funds received or appropriated
for public assistance or the administration thereof in any manner
shall hold office in any political party.
[New]
The Director of Welfare shall:
a.
Supervise by periodic investigation every person receiving public
assistance, such investigation to be made by visitation at least once
a month.
b.
Reconsider from month to month the amount and nature of public assistance
given, and alter, amend or suspend the same when circumstances so
require.
c.
Devise ways and means for bringing persons unable to maintain themselves
to self-support or to the support of any other person or agency able
and willing to do so.
d.
Keep full and complete records of such investigations, supervision,
assistance and rehabilitation, and of all certifications of persons
for employment or benefits and cancellations thereof.
e.
Institute appropriate action for commitment to any State or County
institution when the best interest of the needy person would be so
served.
[New]
There is hereby established the Department of Senior Citizens,
the head of which Department shall be the Director of the Department
of Senior Citizens.
[New]
There is hereby created the Department of the Library and the
Museum.
The Director of the Library shall be in charge of the Library
and the Museum Curator shall be in charge of the museum.
The Children's Librarian shall be in charge of the Children's
Library.
[Ord. No. 2016-07]
The Department of Emergency Medical Services is hereby established.
[Ord. No. 2016-07]
a.
Authority of Manager.
1.
The Manager of Emergency Medical Services shall have the authority
to manage and allocate the supervisors and other personnel of the
Department of Emergency Medical Services.
2.
The exercise of such authority shall, at all times, be subject to
the review of the Administrator, and may be subject further to his
or her modification.
3.
The Manager is instructed, empowered and authorized to implement,
alter, modify or rescind operating procedures, record-keeping procedures
and equipment maintenance schedules; and such other procedures designed
to achieve efficiency, reduce costs or preserve the useful life of
Township rolling stock or property, subject to review by the Administrator,
in his/her capacity as Chief Administrative Officer, and subject further
to the Administrator's notifying the Committee with respect to any
of the foregoing and receiving its consent with respect thereto.
4.
The Manager of Emergency Medical Services shall have the authority
to control the use, operation and allocation of all equipment of the
Department.
5.
The Manager of Emergency Medical Services shall have such additional
authority necessary to fulfill the responsibilities delegated to him
or her under this section, which responsibilities are not specifically
delegated to any other official by State Statute or local ordinance.
b.
Responsibilities of the Manager.
1.
The Manager of Emergency Medical Services shall report to the Township
Administrator concerning matters of operation, personnel, planning,
citizen inquiries, complaints or requests for assistance and such
other matters pertaining to the Department which will enable the Administrator
to exercise his/her responsibilities to the Township Committee.
2.
The Manager of Emergency Medical Services shall submit, at least
monthly, to the Administrator and the Committee, a written report
concerning operations and other matters pertinent to the Department.
The monthly written reports shall include, but shall not be limited
to, the status of work projects, studies, reports and other actions
authorized, contracted or directed by the Committee; items concerning
personnel; needs of the Department; recommendations with respect to
operating or other procedures or modifications thereto; and the number
and status of citizen inquiries, complaints or requests for assistance.
At least annually, the Manager shall submit to the Administrator and
the Committee a report summarizing the activities of the Department;
recommendations with respect to all operations of the Department;
and other matters of interest to the Township and the Committee.
3.
The Manager shall serve as liaison to such subcommittees of the Committee
or agencies or instrumentalities of other governmental units as the
Committee may direct and the Manager shall report to the Administrator
and the Committee matters of interest or concern to the Township and
the Committee.
4.
The Manager shall receive all injuries, complaints or requests for
assistance pertaining to the Department from all sources and shall
direct the investigation of same, ordering, where appropriate, action
to satisfy said inquiries, complaints or requests in accordance with
policies of the Township.
5.
The Manager shall cause the preparation of all operating budget requests
of the Department and its divisions in the form and within the time
specified by the Chief Financial Officer.
6.
The Manager shall submit to the Chief Financial Officer and Governing
Body liaison, all capital budget requests for the following year's
budget, when requested to do so by the Chief Financial Officer and/or
Administrator.
7.
The Manager shall develop a six-year capital plan for the Department
of Emergency Medical Services, which shall be submitted to the Chief
Financial Officer, Committee liaison and Administrator consisting
of:
8.
The Manager shall supervise the development of all bid and contract
specifications for the purchase of services, products or property
or the sale of services, products or property required by the Department
or as may be directed by the Committee, in accordance with the Township
Purchasing Policy.
9.
The Manager shall review all bids received by the Township pertaining
to the Department or as directed by the Committee.
10.
The Manager shall review all proposed verbal or written contracts,
purchase orders and vouchers prepared or initiated by the supervisors
of the Department before submission to the Chief Financial Officer,
Purchasing Agent, Committee, or other Township officials and before
any obligation shall have been incurred by the Township in order to
assure budgetary compliance; to satisfy himself or herself of the
need for such purchase; and for such other purposes appropriate to
the discharge of his/her responsibilities.
[Ord. No. 2016-07]
The rules and regulations regulating the Department of Emergency
Medical Services of the Township of Neptune attached to this section
by reference are hereby approved. The Business Administrator is authorized
to attach one (1) copy of the rules and regulations to this section.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The rules and regulations may be found on file
in the Township offices.
[Ord. No. 2016-07]
a.
The New Jersey Department of Health has issued licensure for the
Neptune Township Emergency Medical Services Program to be administered
by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of the Township of
Neptune.
b.
The Department of Emergency Medical Services has applied for a "provider
number" from the Federal and State Medicare/Medicaid Program, enabling
the Township to institute a third-party payment plan.
c.
Most residents have an insurance plan or Medicare/Medicaid which
provides payments to relieve or to partially relieve their payment
obligations.
[Ord. No. 2016-07]
The Township of Neptune hereby establishes the third-party payment
plan and a subscription membership plan in accordance with Healthcare
Finance Administration Guidelines ("HCFA") so that taxpayers will
not be responsible for co-payments.
a.
The Manager of the EMS Department ("EMS Manager") and the Chief Financial
Officer of the Township of Neptune ("CFO"), in consultation with the
Township Insurance Consultant, shall be responsible for the plan's
billing.
b.
The fee for services is initially set as seven hundred ($700.00)
dollars plus costs as detailed in an annual fee schedule approved
by the Governing Body.
c.
The EMS Manager and the CFO shall annually review the plan's cost
accounting records. The EMS Manager and CFO shall obtain the statewide
industry average.
d.
The CFO shall annually, no later than March 1 on the year following
adoption of this section, adjust the fee for services as set forth
herein pursuant to the recommendation of the EMS Manager and the Insurance
Consultant.
e.
The subscription plan shall be reviewed annually by the CFO and the
subscription plan allocation shall be adjusted in the following year's
budget in accordance with HCFA guidelines. The Insurance Consultant
with the assistance of the CFO, shall prepare a report to be filed
with the Office of the Township Clerk.
f.
All fees associated with the EMS Program shall be adopted annually
by resolution of the Township Committee and may be amended from time
to time during the calendar year upon recommendation of the EMS Manager,
Administrator and CFO.
