[1971 Code § 2-18.11a; Ord. No.
2001-55 § 3]
The Township of Lakewood pursuant to powers designated in N.J.S.A.
40:55B-1 et seq., has created an Industrial Commission for the purpose
as set forth therein; and it appears necessary and desirable that,
in order to coordinate the various programs and activities of the
Township Committee and the Industrial Commission, and the municipal
office handling foreclosures, and to properly channel all of the activities
wherein they are engaged in the process of acquiring, preparing, developing
and disposing of lands for industrial purposes under a department
head responsible for coordination of all of the activities, a department
is established which shall be known as the Department of Economic
Development.[1]
[1971 Code § 2-18.11b; Ord. No.
98-50; Ord. No. 2001-55 § 5]
There is hereby created the Department of Industrial Development whose Department Head shall be entitled Director of Economic Development. The Department Head shall be appointed by the Township Committee by majority vote and shall hold office for a term not to exceed two years, subject to removal by the Township Committee by a majority of its membership in the same manner and for the same legally sufficient cause as otherwise set forth in subsection 2-5.5, entitled "Removal of the Township Attorney." The term of office shall be computed from the effective date of the appointment.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11c; Ord. No.
2001-55 § 5]
The Director of Economic Development shall be in charge of and
promote coordination between the aforementioned municipal departments
and agencies and the business community and is particularly charged
with promotion and development of municipal industrial lands and industrial
parks within the Township.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11d]
The Director's secretary shall keep continuous records of the
transactions of the industrial growth of the community and the activities
of the Industrial Commission, as well as a continuous log of the minutes
of the Industrial Commission. The Director shall also assist in obtaining
funds from all possible government sources and to assist in the community
in industrial development in cooperation with the Industrial Commission.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11e; Ord. No.
2001-55 § 6]
The Economic Director shall make the final determination as
to the hiring, dismissal, promotion, or disciplining of the employees
in his Department and to the extent the Director deems it administratively
appropriate, he may delegate to the employees in the Department, consistent
with applicable laws and regulations, any of the functions or powers
delegated or assigned to him by this subsection; provided that any
such delegation or allocation shall not relieve the Director from
his administrative responsibilities for proper operation of his Department.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11f; Ord. No.
2001-55 § 7]
The Director of the Department of Economic Development is authorized
and directed to prepare and submit to the Municipal Manager budget
requests affecting the Department and the Industrial Commission. The
Municipal Manager shall forward copies of such requests to the Township
Committee. Additionally, the Director shall prepare long and short
range recommendations as to the needs and goals of his Department.
These recommendations will normally be prepared in connection with
the annual and capital budgets, but may be submitted as separate memoranda.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11g; Ord. No.
2001-55 § 8]
The Director of Economic Development, and the resources of the
Department, through the Director, shall be available to the various
committees and boards of the Township for consultation and advice.
The Department will conduct investigations and provide technical assistance
to the Planning Board regarding all elements of the Master Plan, which
include land use, conservation, traffic, housing, utilities, and recreational
elements in the industrial areas. The Director shall coordinate the
work of the Department with the Planning Board, the Zoning Board,
and the Fire Districts of the Township. The Director shall also prepare
recommendations for budget transfers affecting the Department.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11h]
As Director of the Department, he will be responsible for implementing
the Department budget, and will be held administratively responsible
for implementing and executing the departmental work.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11i]
In all instances where the Director has submitted a recommendation
to the Municipal Manager, the Director should be available to meet
with the Township Committee and the Municipal Manager relative to
the recommendation.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11j]
The Director shall plan, organize and direct the planning and
promotional activities involved in the economic and industrial development
of the Township; plan, organize and direct a program designed to enhance
the economic and industrial development of the Township, and coordinate
federal aid programs relating to the economic growth of the Township.
[1971 Code § 2-18.11k]
The Director shall analyze and make economic, real estate and
industrial surveys; analyze and evaluate business trends, legislation
and developments affecting industry; maintain records of and provide
information on labor availability, transportation, facilities, housing,
hospitals, education facilities, tax structure of the Township, zoning
requirements, etc. The Director shall attend and participate in conferences
and meetings concerned with the industrial development of the Township
and prepare reports and studies pertaining to the industrial and business
development of the municipality; handle mail promotions directed to
industrial firms in an effort to attract new ratables and make survey
tours of available sites for prospective clients. The Director shall
maintain up to date files on available sites, their specifications,
and pertinent information on existing available structures. The Director
shall refer prospective clients to various public and private agencies
for receiving financial assistance, manpower training and assist clients
with processing the necessary paperwork, and represent the Township's
position on industrial development matters at various Federal and
State hearings.
[1971 Code § 2-18.12]
Within the Department of Industrial Development is hereby created
the Office of Urban Enterprise Zone Administration.
a.
Purpose. The purpose of this Office is to administer the Urban Enterprise
Zone in the Township of Lakewood consistent with the enabling statute
and administrative regulations governing same.
b.
This Office will be headed by the UEZ Coordinator who shall have
an appropriate title as designated by the Municipal Manager. The Coordinator
shall have the status of a division head in the Township organization
and shall be appointed for a term of one year by a majority vote of
the Township Committee.
c.
Duties and Responsibilities. The Office of the UEZ shall have the
following responsibilities:
1.
Monitor Township compliance with statutes and regulations governing
the administration of the UEZ office; interface with the New Jersey
UEZ Authority Office and staff;
2.
Promote zone benefits to local businesses and help local businesses
to satisfy requirements for designation as "qualified businesses";
3.
Coordinate various agencies and personnel to increase business and
employment opportunities within the zone;
4.
Implement initiatives set forth in the approved application;
5.
Design a plan of zone development in association with the advisory
committee;
6.
Carry out such other functions as may be directed by the Municipal
Manager and/or his designee in furtherance of the goals and objectives
contained in the approved application;
7.
Carry out such other economic development functions as may be necessary.
