[1980 Code § 51-1]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean the Police Department of the Borough of Roselle
Park.
Shall mean the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle
Park.
Shall mean the Committee appointed by the Mayor to gather
information and report back to the Governing Body.
Shall mean the person designated by the Mayor to be the Chairman
of the Committee.
[1980 Code § 51-2]
The purpose of this section is to codify existing ordinances
of the Borough of Roselle Park pertaining to the establishment, maintenance,
regulation and control of the Roselle Park Police Department and to
promulgate the rules and regulations of the Department in order that
its operation shall be conducted most efficiently.
[1980 Code § 51-3; Ord. No. 2348; Ord. No. 2368; Ord. No. 2389; amended 1-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2602]
The Police Department of the Borough of Roselle Park is hereby
established and shall consist of a one Police Chief, one Captain,
three Lieutenants, five Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant as assigned
by the Police Chief, three Detective Patrolmen as assigned by the
Police Chief, four Corporals as assigned by the Police Chief, one
Traffic Safety Officer as assigned by the Police Chief, and one Detective
Juvenile Officer as assigned by the Police Chief, and such members
deemed necessary by the Governing Body. The Governing Body shall determine
the number of persons, including temporary officers and members in
an emergency, to be appointed and their compensation.
[1980 Code § 51-4]
The Mayor shall appoint from among the members of Council a
three (3)-member Public Safety Committee. The Mayor shall designate
a person to serve as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee from
one (1) of the three (3) appointed members of the Public Safety Committee.
The Public Safety Committee is hereby designated as the appropriate
authority as provided for in the New Jersey Statutes, and it shall
be responsible for the overall performance of the Police Department.
The Public Safety Committee is authorized, with the advice and prior
consent of Council, to retain, engage and assign the responsibility
to investigate and conduct a fact-finding hearing with regard to discipline
of any of the members, including but not limited to an alleged breach
of any rule or regulation. The Chief of Police shall make recommendations
to the Public Safety Committee regarding the adoption of rules and
regulations for the operation of the Police Department and for the
discipline of its members. Those recommendations, as approved by the
Public Safety Committee, shall be presented to the Governing Body
for its consent. Any such recommendations concerning the discipline
of members of the Police Department shall provide that the Governing
Body shall constitute the hearing tribunal for disciplinary acts.
[1980 Code § 51-5]
a.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department and
shall be directly responsible to the Public Safety Committee for its
efficiency and day-to-day operations. Pursuant to policies established
by the Public Safety Committee and ratified by the Governing Body,
the Chief of Police shall:
1.
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the Police Department
and any special emergency directive for the disposition and discipline
of the Police Department and its members and officers.
2.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Police Department.
3.
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary for the efficient
operation of the Police Department to be exercised under the Chief's
direction and control.
4.
Report, at least monthly, to the Governing Body or Public Safety
Committee in such form as shall be prescribed on the operation of
the Department during the preceding month and make such other reports
as may be requested by the Governing Body and Public Safety Committee.
b.
The Chief of Police shall also serve as Emergency Management Coordinator.
c.
The salary of the Chief of Police and Captain(s) shall be paid as
provided in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of Roselle Park.
d.
The compensation for all other Police Department personnel shall
be paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements entered
into between the Borough of Roselle Park and P.B.A. Local No. 27 or
its successor.
[1980 Code § 51-6]
a.
The Police Department shall preserve the public peace, protect life
and property, prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders against the
penal laws and ordinances effective within the Borough, suppress riots,
mobs and insurrections and disperse unlawful or dangerous assemblages.
b.
Each Police Officer, Police dispatcher and civilian employee are
duty bound to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the rules
and regulations. Failure to comply shall be considered a neglect of
duty.
c.
In the event that neglect of duty is charged against a Police Officer,
Police dispatcher or civilian for failure to observe the rules and
regulations, Department procedures or orders, ignorance of any provision
of this manual or any Department procedure or order will not be accepted
as an excuse.
[1980 Code § 51-7]
No person may be appointed as a Police Officer for the Borough
unless he/she:
a.
Is a resident of the State of New Jersey.
b.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently
and has a high school diploma.
c.
Is of good moral character, is sound in body and in good health.
d.
Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which
would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of the office.
e.
Has successfully undergone the same psychological testing that is
required of all regular Police Officers in the Roselle Park Police
Department.
[1980 Code § 51-8]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1-118, as amended, the right is reserved
by the Public Safety Committee, in accordance with the recommendations
of the Police Chief and subject to the ratification by the Governing
Body, to amend or to revoke any of the rules and regulations, or add
thereto, as the circumstances require.
[Ord. No. 2209 § 1; Ord. No. 2227 § 1; amended 10-15-2020 by Ord. No.
2631; 2-18-2021 by Ord. No. 2642; 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2689; 12-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2759]
a.
OFF-DUTY POLICE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT
REQUESTING AGENCY
Definitions. As used in this subsection the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Shall mean any services performed or equipment supplied by
the Police Department at the request of any person, firm or corporation,
public or private, for any valid purpose.
Shall mean any person, firm or corporation, public or private,
desiring to use off duty police services and/or equipment.
b.
Fees.
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CATEGORY 1
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Applicable To
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All entities except those defined in Categories 2, 3 and 4
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Hourly rates
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The hourly rate charged for off-duty police services shall be
$80 for the first 8 hours of services. There shall be a 4-hour minimum
on all jobs, with an 8-hour minimum when services exceed 4 hours on
any single job. Jobs may be cancelled up to 2 hours prior to the commencement
of services; however, should a job be cancelled with less than 2 hours'
prior notice, the 4-hour minimum shall apply. After 8 hours, the hourly
rate for services shall increase to the time-and-a-half rate of $120.
If services are requested with less than 8 hours' advance notice,
or are requested for overnight hours (after 6:00 p.m.), weekends,
or holidays, the request shall be considered emergent in nature and
the hourly fee shall be at the time-and-a-half rate of $120 for all
hours encompassing the job. If services are requested on demand, and
not scheduled, then the accounting of hours worked shall begin at
the time an officer is called for services.
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Vehicle fees
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If a police vehicle is requested or required the fee shall be
$200 per vehicle per day.
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Administrative fee
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18% of total job costs, inclusive of all rates and fees, to
cover administrative expenses assumed by the Borough of Roselle Park
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CATEGORY 2
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Applicable To
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Borough of Roselle Park and Roselle Park School District Events
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Hourly rates
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The hourly rate charged for off-duty police services shall be
$65. There shall be a 3-hour minimum on all jobs.
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Vehicle fees
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$0
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Administrative fee
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0%
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CATEGORY 3
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Applicable To
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Borough of Roselle Park and Non-Utility Projects
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Hourly rates
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The hourly rate charged for off-duty police services shall be
$80 for the first 8 hours of services. There shall be a 4-hour minimum
on all jobs, with an 8-hour minimum when services exceed 4 hours on
any single job. Jobs may be cancelled up to 2 hours prior to the commencement
of services; however, should a job be cancelled with less than 2 hours'
prior notice, the 4-hour minimum shall apply. After 8 hours, the hourly
rate for services shall increase to the time-and-a-half rate of $120.
If services are requested with less than 8 hours' advance notice,
or are requested for overnight hours (after 6:00 p.m.), weekends,
or holidays, the request shall be considered emergent in nature and
the hourly fee shall be at the time-and-a-half rate of $120 for all
hours encompassing the job. If services are requested on demand, and
not scheduled, then the accounting of hours worked shall begin at
the time an officer is called for services.
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Vehicle fees
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$0
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Administrative fee
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18% of total job costs, inclusive of all fees, to cover administrative
expenses assumed by the Borough of Roselle Park
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CATEGORY 4
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Applicable To
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Civic, Religious or Educational Organization Events
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Hourly rates
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The hourly rate charged for off-duty police services shall be
between $50 and $80. The fee shall be established by the local Police
Benevolent Association (PBA), in writing, forwarded to the Chief Administrative
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Roselle Park.
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Vehicle fees
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If a police vehicle is requested or required the fee shall be
$200 per vehicle per day.
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Administrative fee
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18% of total job costs, inclusive of all fees, to cover administrative
expenses assumed by the Borough of Roselle Park
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[Ord. No. 2448-2016]
a.
Establishment. There is hereby established within the Borough of
Roselle Park an auxiliary police force to be known as the Roselle
Park Auxiliary Police Force. This is a volunteer organization whose
members shall be unarmed.
b.
Number; Appointment. The number of members of the Roselle Park Auxiliary
Police Force is not to exceed ten (10) members, which members are
to be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council. Said members serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body.
Before assuming the duties of his/her office, each member shall take
and subscribe to the oaths set forth in N.J.S.A. 41:1-1 et seq., which
oaths shall be filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Roselle Park.
c.
Requirements and Qualifications. In order to qualify for consideration
as a member of the Roselle Park Auxiliary Police Force, each applicant
shall:
1.
Be a resident of Union County, with preference to residents of the
Borough of Roselle Park and, alternatively, to residents of municipalities
in the vicinity of the Borough of Roselle Park that do not maintain
a police auxiliary force;
2.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
3.
Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency diploma (GED);
4.
Submit to a thorough background investigation;
5.
Not be a member of the regular Police Force of the Borough of Roselle
Park and/or a member of the regular Police Force of any other municipality
in Union County.
d.
Chain of Command. The chain of command of the Roselle Park Auxiliary
Police Force shall be as follows: the Roselle Park Emergency Management
Coordinator and/or the Roselle Park Chief of Police shall supervise
and be responsible for all such operations. Under the Emergency Management
Coordinator and/or the Roselle Park Chief of Police, there shall be
the following positions within the Roselle Park Auxiliary Police Force
(listed in descending order), each of which shall report to the next
highest position: one (1) Auxiliary Sergeant and up to nine (9) Auxiliary
Police Officers. Training officers may be designated from the membership
at the discretion of the Roselle Park Emergency Management Coordinator
and/or the Roselle Park Chief of Police.
e.
Probationary Period; Promotions. All recruits/members will begin
at the position of Probationary Auxiliary Police Officer. Following
the completion of Police Auxiliary academy training and completion
of a one (1) year probationary period, all recruits/new members will
attain the position of Auxiliary Police Officer. All auxiliary members
must serve at least two (2) years of active duty, exclusive of the
aforesaid probationary period, before becoming eligible for promotion.
Promotions will be made from existing members in good standing. Once
promoted, said member must serve at least two (2) years in the promotional
position before being considered for any other promotion. Any member
who has been suspended will not be eligible for promotion for two
(2) years from the date of the suspension.
f.
Rules and Regulations. The Roselle Park Emergency Management Coordinator
and/or the Roselle Park Chief of Police shall be empowered to promulgate
rules, regulations, and policies necessary to effectuate the purpose
hereof, including, but not limited to, all aspects of recruitment,
designation of uniforms and equipment, and operations of the Roselle
Park Auxiliary Police Force within the budgetary constraints of their
respective office or department.
g.
Training. Any duly appointed member of the Roselle Park Auxiliary
Police Force may be attached to the Roselle Park Police Department
for the purpose of training. As required by the Roselle Park Chief
of Police, members shall participate in periods of training over the
course of their membership in the Roselle Park Auxiliary Police Force
to acquire and maintain skills and current techniques. During such
periods of training, auxiliary members shall:
1.
Be under the direction of the Roselle Park Chief of Police, and shall
be subject to the rules, regulations, and disciplinary requirements
of the Roselle Park Police Department; and
2.
Have the following powers:
(a)
To sign complaints for any violation of the Roselle Park Municipal
Ordinances or any New Jersey State statute regulating the parking
of motor vehicles;
(b)
To perform scheduled quality of life patrols as may be deemed
necessary by the Roselle Park Chief of Police on foot or bicycle patrol;
and
(c)
To participate in traffic and/or parking control activities
as may be deemed necessary by the Roselle Park Chief of police.
h.
Duties in the Event of a Declared Emergency. The Roselle Park Auxiliary
Police Force, under the direction and supervision of the Roselle Park
Emergency Management Coordinator and/or the Roselle Park Chief of
Police, shall respond to:
i.
Uniform. Equipment and Identification.
1.
The Borough will provide the uniforms and other equipment to all
members of the Roselle Park Auxiliary Police Force. No firearms of
any kind shall be issued or carried by members of the Roselle Park
Auxiliary Police Force.
2.
While on duty, all members shall, at all times:
3.
Each member shall maintain all Borough-owned vehicles, bicycles,
or equipment assigned to the member.
j.
Manual. The Roselle Park Chief of Police shall prepare a manual setting
forth, in detail, the requirements and procedures of the Roselle Park
Police Force in compliance with any directives of the State of New
Jersey Office of Emergency Management and/or the State of New Jersey
Department of Law and Safety. Said manual must be presented to and
approved by the Governing Body before any member of the Roselle Park
Police Auxiliary Force may begin active duty.
[1980 Code § 51-9; Ord. No. 2541-2018; Ord. No. 2555-2018]
There is hereby created the positions of Special Law Enforcement
Officer, Class One, and Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class Two,
of the Borough of Roselle Park.
[1980 Code § 51-10; Ord. No. 2541-2018; Ord. No. 2555-2018]
a.
Class One. Special Law Enforcement Officers, Class One, shall be
authorized to perform routine traffic detail, spectator control and
similar duties. Special Law Enforcement Officers, Class One, shall
also have the power to issue summonses for disorderly persons offenses,
violations of municipal ordinances and violations of N.J.S.A. 39:1-1
et seq. (Motor Vehicle Code). The use of a firearm by an Officer of
Class One shall be strictly prohibited, and no Special Law Enforcement
Officer, Class One, shall be assigned any duties which may require
the carrying or using of a firearm.
b.
Class Two. Officers of this class shall be authorized to exercise
all the powers of a Class One Officer and 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 having successfully
completing the necessary training as prescribed by the Police Training
Commission.
c.
All Special Law Enforcement Officers shall comply with the rules
and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of regular Officers,
as well as with any rules and regulations that are specifically applicable
to Special Officers.
d.
Firearms.
1.
No Special Law Enforcement Officer may carry a firearm except while
engaged in the actual performance of the Officer's official duties
and when specifically authorized by the Police Chief to carry a firearm,
provided that the Officer has satisfactorily completed the basic firearms
course required by the Police Training Commission for regular Police
Officers and the semi-annual requalification examinations as required
for permanent, regularly-appointed full-time Police Officers in the
Roselle Park Police Department.
2.
Any firearm utilized by a Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be
returned at the end of the Officer's workday to the Officer in Charge
of the stationhouse, unless the firearm is owned by the Special Law
Enforcement Officer and was acquired in compliance with the condition
of employment established by the Roselle Park Police Department. Any
Special Law Enforcement Officer first appointed after the effective
date of this chapter shall only use a firearm supplied by the Roselle
Park Police Department.
3.
No Special Law Enforcement Officer shall carry a firearm or other
similar weapon when off duty.
e.
On Duty; Supervision.
1.
A Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be deemed to be on duty only
while he is performing the public safety functions on behalf of the
Roselle Park Police Department pursuant to this section, the Borough
Code or article and when he is receiving compensation, if any, from
the Borough of Roselle Park at the rates or stipends as established
or shall be established by ordinance. A Special Law Enforcement Officer
shall not be deemed to be on duty, for purposes of this section, the
Borough Code or ordinance while performing private security duties
for private employers, which duties are assigned by the Police Chief,
or while receiving compensation for those duties from a private employer.
A Special Law Enforcement Officer may, however, be assigned by the
Police Chief to perform public safety functions for a private entity
if the Police Chief or other chief law enforcement officer supervises
the performance of the public safety functions. If the Police Chief
assigns the public safety duties and supervises the performance of
those duties, then, notwithstanding that the Borough of Roselle Park
is reimbursed for the cost of assigning a Special Law Enforcement
Officer at a private entity, the Special Law Enforcement Officer shall
be deemed to be on duty.
2.
A Special Law Enforcement Officer shall be under the supervision
and direction of the Police Chief wherein the Officer is appointed
and shall perform his duties only in the Borough of Roselle Park unless
in fresh pursuit of any person pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:156-1 et seq.
f.
Number of Hours of Work; Number of Officers.
1.
Special Law Enforcement Officers may not work more than twenty (20) hours in any one (1) week, including those duties assigned pursuant to Subsection 2-25.2e herein, except in cases of emergency, as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.9, except for one (1) Special Law Enforcement Officer, who may be assigned by the Borough Police Chief to be employed without regard to this limitation.
2.
The number of Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officers appointed
by the Borough of Roselle Park can be no more than one (1) for every
four (4) regularly appointed full-time Police Officers.
[1980 Code § 51-11; Ord. No. 2541-2018; Ord. No. 2555-2018]
a.
No person may be appointed as a Special Law Enforcement Officer unless
he/she:
1.
Is a resident of the State of New Jersey during his/her term of appointment.
2.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently
and has a high school diploma or its equivalent.
3.
Is of good moral character, is sound in body and in good health.
4.
Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which
would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of the office.
5.
Has successfully undergone the same psychological testing that is
required of all regular Police Officers in the Roselle Park Police
Department.
b.
No public official or regular Police Officer may be appointed as
a Special Law Enforcement Officer.
c.
No individual may serve as a Special Law Enforcement Officer if that
person is currently or at any time concurrent to the within appointment
serving as a Special Law Enforcement Officer for any other municipality.
d.
No person shall be appointed as a Special Law Enforcement Officer
until the Chief of Police has conducted a background investigation
in order to ascertain the eligibility of the applicant and has reported
his/her findings in writing to the Mayor and Council. Fingerprints
of all applicants must be taken and filed with the State Police and
the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
e.
All Special Law Enforcement Officers shall successfully complete
a training course approved by the Police Training Commission before
commencing their duties, except those officers appointed and in service
on or before January 13, 1986, as long as they will have completed
all training and certification requirements before January 13, 1988.
[1980 Code § 51-12; Ord. No. 2541-2018; Ord. No 2555-2018]
Special Law Enforcement Officers shall be appointed for one
(1) year terms ending January 1 of each year. Special Law Enforcement
Officers may only be terminated during their term for cause and after
a hearing.
[Ord. No. 2541-2018; Ord. No. 2555-2018]
a.
Special Law Enforcement Officers shall receive such salary as may
be established within the guides of the prevailing Salary Ordinance
of the Borough.
[1980 Code § 22-1]
A Fire Department to be known as the "Fire Department of the
Borough of Roselle Park" is hereby created and established and shall
consist of three (3) companies containing not more than twenty-two
(22) members each, including officers, which companies shall be respectively
known as follows:
[1980 Code § 22-2]
All members of the Fire Department including the Chief of the
Fire Department and his Deputy Chiefs shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to a confirmation by the Council, and shall be required to
respond to all fire alarms within the Borough and shall, upon performance
of sixty-five (65) days of fire duty, receive a sum not exceeding
one thousand ($1,000) dollars per annum, payable semiannually, as
a clothing allowance. This duty shall be certified by the Chief of
the Fire Department.
[1980 Code § 22-3]
a.
Each applicant for membership in the Fire Department shall be not
less than eighteen (18) years nor more than thirty-five (35) years
of age.
[1980 Code § 22-4]
a.
The whole number of officers and men of the Department is hereby
fixed at sixty-six (66) as follows:
1.
One (1) Chief of the Department.
2.
Three (3) Assistant or Deputy Chiefs, to be assigned one (1) to each
company.
3.
One (1) Captain for each company.
4.
One (1) Lieutenant for each company.
5.
One (1) Engineer for each piece of apparatus. Additional Engineers
as recommended by the Chief of the Department may be appointed upon
the approval of the Mayor and Council.
b.
Each company shall reserve four (4) volunteer memberships for day
men. A man shall be considered a day man if he is available for fire
duty in the Borough for a minimum of five (5) hours between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
c.
An honorary position of Battalion Chief shall be given to the immediate
past Fire Department Chief. This position would have no compensation
except, if subpoenaed to court, would receive the same compensation
as Deputy Chief. The term of the office would be for three (3) years.
The position would be voluntary and would terminate if the individual
accepted the nomination of any line officer position. The duties would
be as a staff officer at any Fire Department alarm. It would be a
command support position of safety officer, sector commander. The
position would serve at the pleasure of the incident commander and
fill any necessary incident command staff function reporting directly
to the Incident Commander. The individual would not respond directly
to fires and will wear a black helmet at all calls. The position would
not require attendance at officers' meetings or duties on any committees.
The attendance at anything other than fires would be at the discretion
of the individual. The individual shall have all required courses
as deemed necessary by the State Bureau of Fire Safety.
[1980 Code § 22-5]
The officers and members of the Fire Department shall be selected
by the Mayor after consulting with the Fire Committee of the Borough
Council and shall be appointed in like manner as Borough Officers.
The Chief shall be appointed for three (3) years, and the Assistant
(Deputy) Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers and Assistant Engineers
shall be appointed for one (1) year, and, upon confirmation by the
Council and qualifying as aforesaid, such persons shall be Officers
of the Fire Department and serve for the period named or until their
successors have been appointed and qualified.
[1980 Code § 22-6; amended 12-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2638]
In the event that a member of the Fire Department is elected
to the office of Mayor or Councilperson in the Borough of Roselle
Park, said member shall retain active membership in the Fire Department
while holding such elected office, but shall not be entitled to or
eligible for any compensation provided to members of the Fire Department;
including, but not limited to, any service stipend or clothing allowance.
Upon the termination of such elected status, said member shall resume
regular eligibility for compensation provided to members of the Fire
Department.
[1980 Code § 22-10—22-14]
a.
Eligibility. Any member of the Fire Department of the Borough of
Roselle Park who shall be requested by the Borough or compelled by
subpoena to testify at trial or deposition or grand jury proceeding
in connection with any litigation instituted in the courts of the
State of New Jersey or the United States District Court for the District
of New Jersey concerning matters arising out of and in the course
of his duties as a member of the Fire Department shall be eligible
to be compensated for wages, salaries or income lost as a result thereof
as hereinafter set forth.
b.
Rate. The rate of compensation shall be as follows:
1.
Fire Chief: eleven ($11) dollars per hour, not to exceed eighty-eight
($88) dollars per day.
2.
Deputy Fire Chiefs: ten ($10) dollars per hour, not to exceed eighty
($80) dollars per day.
3.
Captains: nine ($9) dollars per hour, not to exceed seventy-two ($72)
dollars per day.
4.
Lieutenants and Arson Investigator: eight ($8) dollars per hour,
not to exceed sixty-four ($64) dollars per day.
5.
Engineers and assistant engineers: eight ($8) dollars per hour, not
to exceed sixty-four ($64) dollars per day.
6.
All other firemen: eight ($8) dollars per hour, not to exceed sixty-four
($64) dollars per day.
c.
Inclusion of Lost Vacation Days and Time Off. All references in this
subsection to wages, salaries or income lost shall include lost vacation
days and time off and their equivalents in lost wages, salaries or
income.
d.
Claim Made by Voucher. Each claim for compensation pursuant to this
subsection shall be made by Borough voucher and be charged against
the salary and wage account of the Fire Department budget. Each such
voucher must set forth the number of hours for which the claimant
has lost wages, salary or income, as defined in paragraphs a and c
above, due to his testifying. A copy of the subpoena compelling testimony
or other documentation evidencing request by the Borough shall be
annexed to the voucher.
e.
Review of Compensation Amounts. The Mayor and Council shall review
the amount of compensation provided for in this subsection no later
than the first regular meeting of the Mayor and Council held in February
of each year in order to determine if such compensation amounts should
be modified.
[1980 Code § 22-15]
a.
The purpose of the Fire Patrol is:
1.
To train future replacements for the regular uniformed force of the
Department.
2.
To supplement and relieve regular Firefighters for more important
duties at the fire scene or place of emergency.
3.
To serve as a liaison with the youth of our community, passing along
information as to the responsibility and purpose of the Department.
b.
It is not the intent or purpose of the Fire Patrol to reduce the
number of active regular Firefighters allowed per company as provided
by Borough ordinance.
[1980 Code § 22-16]
a.
The Fire Patrol shall consist of ten (10) members between the ages
of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21) years. Membership shall be terminated
upon a member's attaining his or her 21st birthday.
b.
The Fire Patrol's administrative officers shall consist of a President,
a Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Fire Patrol's firematic
officers shall consist of a Captain and a Lieutenant.
c.
The Fire Patrol shall be guided by two (2) instructors, appointed
by the Chief of the Department, who shall be either present or former
firematic officers of the Department.
[1980 Code § 22-17]
a.
The Board of Directors of the Fire Patrol shall consist of one (1)
Director from each of the three (3) companies, appointed by the companies,
plus the President of the Fire Patrol. The Board of Directors shall
choose its own Chairperson.
b.
It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to supervise the Fire
Patrol, to receive and evaluate applications, to investigate each
applicant, to secure parental or guardianship approval and to secure
permission from the applicant's school guidance counselor. At least
one (1) Director shall attend all Fire Patrol meetings.
c.
The Board of Directors shall inform the applicant's parents or guardian,
in writing, and the applicant, if attending school, shall be required
to maintain attendance at school and fulfill all school requirements
and obligations.
d.
Parents or guardians shall be informed that the applicant shall not
be permitted to use alcoholic beverages or any illegal controlled
dangerous substance and the applicant shall conduct himself in a manner
that will reflect favorably on the Fire Patrol and the Fire Department.
[1980 Code § 22-18]
Applicants are required to:
a.
Be between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21) years, as
verified by the presentation of a birth certificate.
b.
Be a resident of Roselle Park for at least six (6) months.
c.
Pass a physical examination similar to that required for acceptance
by the uniformed force of the Department.
d.
Secure written parental or guardianship permission to join the Fire
Patrol and execution of a release and indemnification statement.
e.
Secure written permission from the school and provide proof of good
standing with the Roselle Park school system.
[1980 Code § 22-19]
a.
Applications shall be completely filled out and shall require the
signature and seal of a notary public. The original application shall
be kept on file at the Fire Department office, a copy provided to
the Borough Clerk and the Board of Education. Records of the physical
examination shall also be maintained in the files of the Fire Department.
b.
Applications will be filed with the administrative officers of the
Fire Patrol. The application will then be forwarded, together with
the administrative officer's written recommendation, to the Board
of Directors of the Fire Patrol. Following the Board of Directors'
investigation, the application shall be forwarded, together with the
Board of Directors' written recommendation, to the Fire Department
Officers. Following review by the Fire Department Officers, the application
will be forwarded, together with the written recommendation of the
Fire Department Officers, to the Mayor and Council for final approval.
c.
If the applicant is accepted into membership, it shall be on a probationary
basis for a period of six (6) months. During this time, the member's
title shall be that of Probationary Fire Patrol member, and they shall
adhere to the rules and regulations of the Fire Patrol.
[1980 Code § 22-20]
Upon acceptance, a Probationary Fire Patrol member shall be
issued, from Departmental replacement equipment, the following:
[1980 Code § 22-21]
Upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) months' probationary
period, depending upon the member's performance, attitude and general
conduct, the member will be eligible for acceptance as a regular Fire
Patrol member. The final determination as to whether or not a member
shall be accepted in full membership shall be made by the Board of
Directors subject to approval by the Mayor and Council.
[1980 Code § 22-22]
a.
Personal appearance shall be the same as for all Fire Department
members.
b.
The Fire Patrol member shall keep his or her hair in a well-groomed
manor. The length of the hair shall be no longer than the shirt collar.
c.
The Fire Patrol shall keep facial hair closely shaved, and long sideburns
are not permitted. A mustache shall be allowed, but only if it is
well trimmed.
[1980 Code § 22-23]
a.
It shall be the responsibility of the instructors to maintain and
supervise the training of the Fire Patrol members. Fire Patrol members
may attend any fire training school, but the training shall not usurp
the place of a regular Firefighter.
b.
Fire Patrol members will attend, if available, all drills after obtaining
the permission of the officer or firefighter in charge. Fire Patrol
members will attend Department drills for the purpose of being trained
to work in large groups.
[1980 Code § 22-24]
The instructors will submit to the Board of Directors a monthly
written report as to the training progress and discipline of the Fire
Patrol, and the Board of Directors shall report these findings to
the Chief of the Department. The Chief of the Department shall make
these progress reports part of the report at the Fire Department Officers'
meetings.
[1980 Code § 22-25]
Fire Patrol members shall:
a.
Follow all lawful orders and commands of the officer-in-charge of
the Fire Department.
b.
Be responsible for and maintain the equipment assigned to them.
c.
Report when available for cleanup nights, drills, fires and emergencies
within the time limits set by rules and regulations. Assignments for
cleanup nights and drills shall be scheduled by the Board of Directors.
[1980 Code § 22-26]
Fire Patrol rules and regulations shall be followed by all Fire
Patrol members. Department rules and regulations shall be followed
in the event of a conflict.
a.
Upon arrival at a fire or scene of emergency, the ranking firematic
officer of the Fire Patrol shall hold his men in abeyance and report
to the Incident Commander for instructions. Any member responding
on a fire apparatus shall remain until discharged by the engineer
responsible for the apparatus. At this time, the member shall report
to the Fire Patrol officer in charge.
b.
Fire Patrol members will not be allowed to be under the influence
of any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled dangerous substances
during the time they are on duty, at the fire station or at any Fire
Patrol or Fire Department function. A violation of this subsection
shall be just cause for dismissal. The Board of Directors shall have
the authority to suspend a member pending a final disposition.
c.
Fire Patrol members will be permitted to respond to any calls, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. or Saturday,
Sunday or school holiday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m.
d.
Fire Patrol members shall not be allowed to ride a truck or engine
without the authorization of a Chief Officer and the Officer or Firefighter
in charge of that vehicle.
e.
Fire Patrol members shall not enter a building until the ranking
Department Officer-in-charge declares the area safe for Fire Patrol
members.
f.
Fire Patrol members shall not use a breathing unit in any fire or
emergency but will be trained and schooled in their use.
g.
Fire Patrol members will report any type of injury, no matter how
minor, to the officer in charge. This shall become part of the Fire
Patrol's report at the Fire Department Officers' meeting and record
made of the same.
h.
Fire Patrol members may be used as runners or to engage in liaison
work, provided that they do not have to enter an unsafe area.
i.
Fire Patrol members may not operate any apparatus but will be supervised
and trained on pumper and ladder truck operations.
j.
Fire Patrol members shall not be present in any Fire Company building
without two (2) regular adult Firefighters present.
[1980 Code § 22-27]
It shall be the responsibility of the officers of the Fire Patrol
to maintain proper discipline within the Fire Patrol. Violations of
any rules and regulations and/or conduct unbecoming a Fire Patrol
member shall be subject to disciplinary action. The Board of Directors
shall inform the member of charges presented and conduct a hearing.
It will be the responsibility of the Board of Directors to make recommendations
pertaining to whether the member should continue as part of the Fire
Patrol, with or without condition, or be dismissed. The decision of
the Board of Directors shall be final, subject to the approval of
the Mayor and Council.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2659]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2-28, Department of Economic
Development, Ord. No. 2543-2018, was repealed 9-5-2019 by Ord. No.
2584.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
There shall be created a Department of Recreation. The head
of the Department shall be known as the "Director of Recreation."
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The head of the Department of Recreation shall:
a.
Manage and supervise Borough of Roselle Park recreational programs,
including, but not limited to, Borough of Roselle Park youth athletics,
intermural activities, the municipal after-school program, and other
programs as may be added, amended, and supplemented based upon budget
availability and general policies.
b.
Be charged with the recruitment of qualified volunteers and personnel
for the effective operation of the Borough of Roselle Park's municipal
recreation programs. The Director shall make recommendations for the
hire of personnel to the Mayor and Council.
c.
Report to the Mayor and Council and Chief Administrative Officer
of the activities, progress, challenges and achievements of the Department
on a monthly basis.
d.
Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Mayor and Council
and Chief Administrative Officer.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
a.
The Director of Recreation, who shall serve as the head of the Department
of Recreation, shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation
by the Borough Council. The Director of the Recreation shall serve
for a term not to exceed three years, which may be renewed for succeeding
terms at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council.
b.
In addition to any general, office clerical staff, the following
shall be the enumerated positions within the Department of Recreation:
1.
Director of Recreation (Recreation Director);
2.
Recreation Coordinator;
3.
After-School Program Director;
4.
Recreation (Committee) Secretary/Clerk;
5.
Enterprise Clerk(s);
6.
Virtual Leaning Coordinator(s);
7.
Adult Counselor(s) with a Teaching Certificate;
8.
Adult Counselor(s) without a Teaching Certificate;
9.
High School and College Counselor(s).
c.
All Department of Recreation personnel, including the Director of
Recreation, shall receive such compensation as shall be established
by the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of Roselle Park, which may
be amended from time to time.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Recreation Coordinator shall be appointed by the Mayor subject
to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor and Council as a collective body. The Recreation Coordinator
shall serve as the liaison between the Borough of Roselle Park's Recreation
Committee and the Department of Recreation. The Recreation Coordinator
may also serve as a member of the Recreation Committee, as may be
applicable. The Recreation Coordinator shall have such general duties
as delegated by the Director of Recreation, including the coordination
of communications throughout the duration of ongoing and special events
and programs.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The After-School Program Director shall be appointed by the
Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall serve
at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective body. The
After-School Program Director shall operate the day-to-day operations
of the Borough of Roselle Park's municipal after-school program. The
After School Program Director shall coordinate directly with the Roselle
Park School District to establish a program that coincides with the
District's operations. The After-School Program Director shall likewise
establish, or otherwise maintain, programming that includes weekday
educational tutoring, and recreational outlets for the youth of Roselle
Park after regular school hours.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Recreation (Committee) Secretary/Clerk shall be appointed
by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective body.
The Recreation (Committee) Secretary/Clerk shall attend all meetings
of the Roselle Park Recreation Committee, take and compile meetings
minutes or notes, and shall manage and compile all correspondence
to/from the Recreation Committee.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Enterprise Clerk(s) shall be appointed by the Mayor subject
to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor and Council as a collective body. The Enterprise Clerk(s)
shall compile program registration information, generate program fliers
and announcements, and organize registration forms and documents.
The Enterprise Clerk(s) shall also compile information for payroll
and budget, and submit biweekly status reports to the Director of
Recreation.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Virtual Leaning Coordinator(s) shall be appointed by the
Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall serve
at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective body. The
Virtual Leaning Coordinator(s) shall generate and manage the virtual
platform to provide tutoring and activities within the scope of the
municipal after-school program. Specifically, the Virtual Learning
Coordinator(s) shall establish virtual classrooms and gathering environments
for students. This individual shall assign classrooms to counselors,
delegate assignments, and troubleshoot on a technical level.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Adult Counselor(s) with a Teaching Certificate shall be
appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council
and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective
body. The Adult Counselor(s) with a Teaching Certificate shall supplement
the After-School Program Director with day-to-day management of the
municipal after-school program. The Adult Counselor(s) with a Teaching
Certificate shall work to ensure that the municipal after-school program
is deployed correctly in a virtual and/or in-person format.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The Adult Counselor(s) without a Teaching Certificate shall
be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council
and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective
body. The Adult Counselor(s) without a Teaching Certificate shall
typically also serve as a paraprofessional, or equivalent, within
the Roselle Park School District, and will act as a counselor primarily
assigned to the kindergarten and first grade age groups.
[Added 6-17-2021 by Ord.
No. 2659]
The High School and College Counselor(s) shall be appointed
by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Borough Council and shall
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council as a collective body.
The High School and College Counselor(s) shall be of high school or
college age and assigned to the second and third grade age groups,
the fourth and fifth grade age groups, and middle school age groups.
[1980 Code § 21-1]
There shall be created a Department of Public Works. The head
of the Department shall be known as the "Superintendent of Public
Works."
[1980 Code §§ 21-2; 43-24]
The head of the Department of Public Works shall:
a.
Administer, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties
of the Department.
b.
Prescribe the internal organization of the Department and the duties
of his subordinates and assistants.
c.
Report to the Mayor and Council at its regularly scheduled public
meetings and executive sessions on the work of the Department.
d.
Perform such other duties as may be delegated to the Superintendent
by the Mayor and Council.
e.
The Superintendent shall devote his full time to the active service
of the Borough in the performance of his duties and shall occupy no
other office and have no other employment.
[1980 Code §§ 21-3; 21-6; 43-24; New]
a.
In General. The Department of Public Works shall provide for the
proper and efficient conduct of all public work functions of the Borough
and shall provide assistance and services as may be required and needed
to all Borough Departments. The Department shall be charged with the
responsibility for the operation of, but not limited thereby, the
following services:
1.
The maintenance and operation of the shade tree program of the Borough.
2.
All matters relating to the maintenance of public streets and sidewalks
and curbs.
3.
Supervision and control of all automotive equipment of the Borough.
4.
Removal of all snow on municipal property and public streets.
5.
Cleaning of all public streets.
6.
Supervision of street openings and issuance of permits therefor.
7.
Maintenance and repair of all Borough streets, bridges, culverts
and drains.
8.
Construction and reconstruction, as directed, of streets, roads,
culverts and drains.
9.
Treatment of road surfaces and resurfacing of streets and roads in
accordance with the direction received from the Borough Engineer.
10.
Removal of leaves from the streets of the Borough.
11.
Maintenance, repair and cleaning of sanitary and storm sewer systems
within the limits of the Borough.
12.
Supervision of garbage collection.
13.
Such other duties as may be delegated to the Department by the Mayor
and Council.
b.
Care of Shade Trees.
1.
The Department of Public Works shall:
(a)
Regulate, plant and maintain shade and environmental trees and
shrubbery.
(b)
Regulate and control the use of the ground surrounding the same,
so far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection.
(c)
Move or require the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous
to public safety.
(d)
Care for and control parks and parkways.
(e)
Administer treatment to or remove any tree situated upon private
property which is believed to harbor a disease or insects readily
communicable to neighboring healthy trees in the care of the Borough
and enter upon private property for that purpose, with the consent
of the owner thereof, provided that the suspected condition is first
confirmed by certificate issued by or on behalf of the New Jersey
Department of Agriculture.
[1980 Code § 21-4]
The Superintendent of Public Works shall receive compensation
as shall be established in the Salary Ordinance.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 2-29.5, Retirement Benefits
for Superintendent, previously codified herein and containing portions
of 1980 Code § 43-25.1 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance
No. 2327.
[1980 Code § 19-1; Ord. No. 2496-17 § 1]
There is hereby created the Department of Code Enforcement. The head of the Department shall be known as the "Director of Code Enforcement" who shall also serve as, and be responsible to administer the duties of, the Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, and Building Inspector pursuant to Subsection 13-1.18 of the Code of the Borough of Roselle Park.
[1980 Code § 19-2; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 2]
a.
The Director of the Department of Code Enforcement shall be appointed
by the Mayor with confirmation of the Council. Such appointment shall
be made concurrent with the appointment of the Construction Official,
Building Subcode Official, and Building Inspector.
b.
Positions Within the Department.
1.
Director of Code Enforcement;
2.
Zoning Officer;
3.
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer;
4.
Construction Official;
5.
Housing Inspector;
6.
Administrative Officer for zoning matters in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:55D-3;
7.
Building Subcode Official / Inspector;
8.
Control Person;
9.
Electrical Subcode Official / Inspector;
10.
Fire Subcode Official / Inspector;
11.
Plumbing Subcode Official / Inspector;
12.
Anti-Litter/Code Enforcement Officer;
13.
Apartment House Inspector;
14.
Building Inspector/Construction Official Trainee;
15.
Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Inspector;
16.
Multi-dwelling Administrator;
17.
Residential Tenancy Inspector;
18.
Clean Community Coordinator.
[1980 Code § 19-3; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 3]
The Department Head shall:
a.
Exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the Department.
b.
Prescribe the internal organization of the Department and the duties
of his/her subordinates and assistants, which shall include, but may
not be limited to, the Apartment House Inspector, Clean Community
Coordinator and Multi-Dwelling Administrator, Zoning Officer, Deputy
Code Enforcement Officer, Administrative Officer for zoning matters
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3.7, Control Person, Electrical
Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official,
Anti-Litter/Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector/Construction
Official Trainee, Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Inspector, Residential
Tenancy Inspector.
c.
Administer the work of the Department.
d.
Delegate such of his/her powers as he/she may deem necessary for
the efficient administration of the Department to be exercised under
his/her direction.
e.
Report to the Mayor and Council of the activities, progress, problems
and achievements of the Department on a monthly basis.
f.
Perform such other duties as may be delegated to the Director of
the Mayor and Council.
g.
Comply with all County, State and Federal requirements.
[1980 Code § 19-4; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 4]
The Director of Code Enforcement and others of the Department
shall receive such compensation as shall be established in the Salary
Ordinance.
[1980 Code § 19-5; Ord. No. 2352; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 5]
The Construction Official shall have, exercise and discharge
functions, powers and duties of the Construction Official as provided
by ordinance and the Uniform Construction Code Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119
et seq.) and in accordance with the regulations for the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 and 5:23A-1 et seq.).
The Construction Official shall perform and/or delegate all
of the required inspections to applicable subcode officials or inspectors.
All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified
by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible
individual. The Construction Official is authorized to engage such
expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon technical issues
that arise for plot plan review such as but not limited to drainage,
landscape, utility work and grading. Initial escrow should be posted
in the amount of seven hundred fifty ($750) dollars to cover the expert
charges.
[1980 Code § 19-6; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 6]
The Housing Inspector shall be responsible for enforcement of
the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough.
[1980 Code § 19-7; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 7]
a.
The Zoning Officer shall review all applications for construction
within the Borough to determine if a project conforms with Chapter
35, Land Use Regulations.
b.
The Zoning Officer shall sign off on all construction applications
certifying that the construction conforms with all the requirements
of Chapter 35, Land Use Regulations, or shall indicate what sections
of the Regulations are intended to be violated and shall inform the
applicant of his options.
c.
The Zoning Officer shall review all applications before the Planning
Board or Board of Adjustment and shall submit a written report to
the applicant and appropriate Board with respect to the compliance
or lack of compliance with the Zoning Regulations.
[1980 Code § 19-8; Ord. No. 2264 § 1; Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 8]
There is hereby created the position of Deputy Code Enforcement
Officer who shall have the responsibility and the authority to enforce
the following portion of the Borough Ordinances:
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Specifically included in the responsibility and authority of
the Deputy Code Enforcement Officer is to issue summonses or notices
of violation for the following:
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a.
Failure to obtain the requisite permits before initiating construction
and/or alterations;
b.
Failure to receive a Certificate of Occupancy before occupying the
property;
c.
Changing the use or converting the occupancy of any structure, in
violation of the Land Use Ordinance as cited above;
d.
Overcrowding of dwelling units;
e.
Failure to adhere to the Borough's sanitation and litter ordinances;
and
f.
Inspecting structures and issuing certificates for smoke detectors
and carbon monoxide.
[Ord. No. 2496-2017 § 9]
Subcode Officials, while subordinate to the Department Head
for purposes of organization and efficient operation, shall be appointed
and shall carry out all official duties in full compliance with the
prevailing provisions of the Uniform Construction Code.
