The form of government in West Orange is the Mayor-Council
Plan B of Chapter 210 of the Laws of 1950, as amended and supplemented.
Refer to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-31 — 40:69A-34.3. The administrative
code has been drafted in conformity with this law and in many instances
provisions have been restated. Other enabling laws relevant to this
chapter are N.J.S.A. 2A:8-1, et seq., Municipal Court: N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69
Zoning Board of Adjustment: and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23, Planning Board.
General authority to regulate the internal affairs of the town derives
from N.J.S.A. 40:69A-29.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Adopting Ordinance
- Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
- Municipal Code
- Ch 1 General
- Ch 2 Administration
- Ch 2 Art I Title
- § 2-1 SHORT TITLE.
- Ch 2 Art II The Mayor
- § 2-2 MAYOR.
- § 2-2.1 Powers and Duties of Mayor.
- § 2-2.2 Appointment Powers of Mayor.
- § 2-2.3 Veto Power.
- § 2-2.4 Emergency Powers of the Mayor.
- § 2-2.5 Vacancy in the Office of Mayor.
- § 2-2.6 Acting Mayor.
- Ch 2 Art III The Council
- § 2-3 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL; TERM; POWERS.
- § 2-3.1 Number of Members.
- § 2-3.2 Legislative Power.
- § 2-3.3 Review of Licensing and Permit Ordinances.
- § 2-3.4 Excessive Absences.
- § 2-3.5 Basic Courses on Responsibilities and Obligations in Local Government.
- § 2-4 (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art IV Business Administrator
- § 2-5 OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR.
- § 2-5.1 Appointment; Qualifications.
- § 2-5.2 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-5.3 Director of Staff Operations.
- Ch 2 Art V Township Clerk
- § 2-6 OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK.
- § 2-6.1 Appointment, Term, Qualifications, Tenure.
- § 2-6.2 Duties.
- § 2-6.3 Ordinances and Resolutions.
- § 2-6.4 Insurance, Surety Bonds, Contracts.
- § 2-6.5 Administrative Rules and Regulations; Filing and Publication.
- § 2-6.6 Database of Residents in Need of Special Assistance
- § 2-6.7 Deputy Township Clerk.
- Ch 2 Art VI Departments Established
- § 2-7 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION.
- § 2-7.1 Departments, Boards and Commissions.
- § 2-7.2 Department Heads Generally.
- § 2-7.3 Removal.
- § 2-7.4 Eligibility.
- § 2-8 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
- § 2-8.1 Department Generally.
- § 2-8.2 Division of Administration.
- § 2-8.3 Division of Purchasing.
- § 2-8.4 Division of Personnel.
- § 2-8.5 Division of Treasury.
- § 2-8.6 Central Cashier.
- § 2-8.7 Division of Accounts and Control.
- § 2-8.8 Division of Tax Collection.
- § 2-8.9 Municipal Tax Assessor and Deputy(s).
- § 2-9 DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
- § 2-9.1 Township Attorney.
- § 2-9.2 Duties of the Township Attorney.
- § 2-9.3 Assistant Township Attorney.
- § 2-9.4 Special Counsel.
- § 2-9.5 Public Advocate.
- § 2-10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
- § 2-10.1 Director of Public Works; Duties of Department.
- § 2-10.2 Division of Engineering.
- § 2-10.3 Division of Buildings and Property.
- § 2-10.4 Division of Street Services.
- § 2-10.5 Division of Sewers.
- § 2-11 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
- § 2-11.1 Department Generally.
- § 2-11.2 Department Powers and Duties.
- § 2-11.3 Redevelopment Agency.
- § 2-11.4 Planning Board Review.
- § 2-11.5 Division of Planning.
- § 2-12 through § 2-13. (RESERVED)
- § 2-14 POLICE DEPARTMENT.
- § 2-14.1 Purpose.
- § 2-14.2 Department generally; table of organizations.
- § 2-14.3 Function of Police Department.
- § 2-14.4 Designation of Appropriate Authority.
- § 2-14.5 Appointment of Police Department, Officers and Personnel.
- § 2-14.6 Disciplinary Actions.
- § 2-14.7 Rules and Regulations.
- § 2-14.8 Special Police Officers.
- § 2-14.9 (Reserved)
- § 2-15 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE.
- § 2-15.1 Department Generally.
- § 2-15.2 Organization and Function.
- § 2-15.3 Composition.
- § 2-15.4 Rules and Regulations.
- § 2-15.5 Chief; Powers and Duties.
- § 2-15.6 Deputy Chiefs; Duties.
- § 2-15.7 Fire Personnel Designated as Acting Captain or Deputy Chief; Compensation.
- § 2-15.8 Hours.
- § 2-15.9 Interference at Fires.
- § 2-15.10 Qualifications.
- § 2-15.11 West Orange Fire Department Volunteer Auxiliary.
- § 2-15.12 Billing of Emergency Ambulance Transport Service by the West Orange Fire Department.
- § 2-16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE.
- § 2-16.1 Department Generally.
- § 2-16.2 Division of Health.
- § 2-16.3 Advisory Council.
- § 2-16.4 Division of Welfare.
- § 2-17 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
- § 2-17.1 Department Generally.
- § 2-17.2 Residency.
- § 2-17.3 Advisory Committee; Program.
- § 2-17.4 Department; Functions.
- § 2-17.5 Regulations.
- § 2-17.6 Public Parks; Hours and Regulations.
- § 2-17.7 Use of Facilities by Nonresidents; Rules and Regulations; Exceptions.
- § 2-17.8 Registration Policy for Participation in All Recreation Programs.
- § 2-17.9 Penalties.
- § 2-18 through § 2-25. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art VII Officers and Employees
- § 2-19 through § 2-39. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art VIII Municipal Court
- § 2-40 MUNICIPAL COURT ESTABLISHED.
- § 2-40.1 Established; Powers.
- § 2-40.2 Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties.
- § 2-40.3 Court Administrator.
- § 2-40.4 Compensation for Substitute Municipal Prosecutor.
- Ch 2 Art IX Boards, Committees and Commissions
- § 2-41 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
- § 2-42 PLANNING BOARD.
- § 2-43 SEWERAGE JOINT MEETING.
- § 2-44 BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION.
- § 2-44.1 Board Created; Members.
- § 2-44.2 Purpose.
- § 2-44.3 Compensation; Secretary; Terms.
- § 2-44.4 Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-44.5 Officers; Rules.
- § 2-45 (RESERVED)
- § 2-46 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
- § 2-46.1 Community Emergency Response Team.
- § 2-46.2 Duties of the Community Emergency Response Team.
- § 2-46.3 Membership in the Community Emergency Response Team.
- § 2-46.4 Training for the Community Emergency Response Team.
- § 2-47 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
- § 2-47.1 Establishment of Commission.
- § 2-47.2 Membership.
- § 2-47.3 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-47.4 Meetings.
- § 2-47.5 Minutes and Reports.
- § 2-47.6 Studies and Recommendations.
- § 2-48 MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION.
- § 2-48.1 Findings.
- § 2-48.2 Definitions.
- § 2-48.3 Creation of Fund; Members.
- § 2-48.4 Appointment of Commissioners; Term; Vacancies; Compensation.
- § 2-48.5 Municipal Insurance Fund; Purposes of Fund.
- § 2-48.6 Secretary to Commission; Duties; Salary; Vacancy.
- § 2-48.7 Organization of Commissioners.
- § 2-48.8 Power and Authority of Commissioners.
- § 2-49 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY.
- § 2-49.1 Findings.
- § 2-49.2 Definitions.
- § 2-49.3 Environmental Protection Authority Created; Membership.
- § 2-49.4 Organization of Authority.
- § 2-49.5 Powers of Authority.
- § 2-49.6 Vacancy in Seat.
- § 2-49.7 Forfeiture of Membership; Nonresidency; Change of Employment Status.
- § 2-50 MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE.
- § 2-50.1 Purpose.
- § 2-50.2 Creation of Committee.
- § 2-50.3 Makeup of Committee; Terms.
- § 2-50.4 Organizational Structure.
- § 2-51 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
- § 2-51.1 Purpose.
- § 2-51.2 Creation.
- § 2-51.3 Membership.
- § 2-51.4 Adoption of Bylaws.
- § 2-51.5 Committees.
- § 2-51.6 Chairperson.
- § 2-51.7 Duties and Responsibilities.
- § 2-51.8 Annual Budget.
- § 2-51.9 Annual Report.
- § 2-52 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION.
- § 2-52.1 Creation of Commission.
- § 2-52.2 Composition of Commission.
- § 2-52.3 Appointment of Officers; Bylaws.
- § 2-52.4 Duties and Functions of Commission.
- § 2-52.5 Staff.
- § 2-52.6 Annual Report.
- § 2-53 WEST ORANGE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM.
- § 2-53.1 Statement of Policy.
- § 2-53.2 Establishment of Team; Qualification for Membership; Appointment; Coordinator.
- § 2-53.3 Training Program.
- § 2-53.4 Functions and Duties.
- § 2-53.5 Annual Report.
- § 2-54 MAYOR'S PROGRAM FOR THE UNIQUELY GIFTED.
- § 2-54.1 Purpose.
- § 2-54.2 Creation of Commission.
- § 2-54.3 Advisory Board.
- § 2-54.4 Bylaws.
- § 2-54.5 Duties and Functions of Commission.
- § 2-54.6 Annual Budget.
- § 2-54.7 Annual Report.
- § 2-54.8 Administration of Program.
- § 2-55 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
- § 2-55.1 Purpose.
- § 2-55.2 Creation and Composition.
- § 2-55.3 Appointment of Members; Terms and Meetings.
- § 2-55.4 Expertise of Members.
- § 2-55.5 Meetings.
- § 2-55.6 Chairperson.
- § 2-55.7 Selection of Officers.
- § 2-55.8 Duties.
- § 2-56 WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL.
- § 2-56.1 Purpose.
- § 2-56.2 Creation and Composition.
- § 2-56.3 Appointment of Members; Terms and Meetings.
- § 2-56.4 Expertise of Members.
- § 2-56.5 Duties.
- § 2-57 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND TRUST FUND.
- § 2-57.1 Establishment of Open Space and Recreation Committee.
- § 2-57.2 Membership and Appointment; Term.
- § 2-57.3 Staff Assistance.
- § 2-57.4 Functions of the Committee.
- § 2-57.5 Public Meetings.
- § 2-57.6 Rules of Order and Minutes.
- § 2-57.7 (Reserved)
- § 2-57.8 Creation of Open Space and Recreation Trust Fund.
- § 2-57.9 Funding for the Open Space and Recreation Trust Fund.
- § 2-57.10 Conveyance of Property.
- § 2-57.11 Sale of Property.
- § 2-57.12 Reviews and Reports.
- § 2-58 (RESERVED)
- § 2-59 BOARD OF THE OSKAR SCHINDLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
- § 2-59.1 Purpose.
- § 2-59.2 Creation and Composition.
- § 2-59.3 Appointment of Members; Terms and Meetings.
- § 2-59.4 Member Duties.
- § 2-60 COMMISSION ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- § 2-60.1 Creation of Commission.
- § 2-60.2 Composition of Commission.
- § 2-60.3 Adoption of Bylaws.
- § 2-60.4 Duties and Functions of Commission.
- § 2-60.5 Fundraising and Budget.
- § 2-60.6 Annual Report.
- § 2-61 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD.
- § 2-61.1 Purpose.
- § 2-61.2 Membership.
- § 2-61.3 Term.
- § 2-61.4 Organizational Structure.
- § 2-61.5 Staff Assistance.
- § 2-61.6 Functions.
- § 2-62 OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY BOARD.
- § 2-62.1 Purpose.
- § 2-62.2 Mission.
- § 2-62.3 Membership.
- § 2-62.4 Term; Attendance.
- § 2-62.5 Organizational Structure.
- § 2-62.6 Assistance.
- § 2-62.7 Functions.
- § 2-63 through § 2-65. (Reserved)
- Ch 2 Art X Administrative Policies and Procedures
- § 2-66 FEES FOR SERVICES.
- § 2-66.1 Fees for Public Records.
- § 2-66.2 Fees for Certain Government Forms.
- § 2-66.3 through § 2-66.4. (Reserved)
- § 2-66.5 Municipal Public Defender.
- § 2-67 BUDGET AND PURCHASING PROCEDURE.
- § 2-67.1 Budget Preparation.
- § 2-67.2 Budget Operation.
- § 2-67.3 Purchase Controls.
- § 2-67.4 Award of Contracts; Execution.
- § 2-67.5 Standards and Tests.
- § 2-67.6 Purchasing Procedures.
- § 2-67.7 Audit, Warrants and Payment of Bills and Claims; Listing for Council.
- § 2-68 DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESS ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE TOWNSHIP.
- § 2-68.1 Disclosure of Political Contributions.
- § 2-69 PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL LIENS ON FIRE DAMAGED PROPERTIES.
- § 2-69.1 Payment of Municipal Liens and Taxes Required Before Insurance Payment.
- § 2-69.2 Exception; Agreement Between Township and Property Owner.
- § 2-69.3 Insurance Company Required to Settle Township Liens.
- § 2-69.4 Applicability.
- § 2-70 PAYMENT OF TAXES A CONDITION FOR LICENSING.
- § 2-70.1 Purpose.
- § 2-70.2 Definitions.
- § 2-70.3 Issuance, Re-Issuance or Renewal of Certain Township Licenses or Permits.
- § 2-70.4 Revocation or Suspension of Certain Township Licenses or Permits.
- § 2-70.5 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses or Permits Exception.
- § 2-71 REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF STREETS.
- § 2-71.1 Definitions.
- § 2-71.2 Eligibility for Reimbursement.
- § 2-71.3 Procedure for Reimbursement.
- § 2-71.4 Formula for Reimbursement.
- § 2-71.5 Funding.
- § 2-72 REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE YEARLY RENTAL FEE FOR FIRE HYDRANTS.
- § 2-72.1 Definitions.
- § 2-72.2 Yearly Fire Hydrant Rental; Eligibility for Reimbursement.
- § 2-72.3 Procedure for Reimbursement.
- § 2-72.4 Formula for Reimbursement.
- § 2-72.5 Funding.
- § 2-73 REIMBURSEMENT TO QUALIFIED PRIVATE COMMUNITIES OF THE COST OF REMOVING SNOW, ICE AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS FROM STREETS AND ROADS.
- § 2-73.1 Definitions.
- § 2-73.2 Removal of Snow, Ice and Other Obstructions; Eligibility for Reimbursement.
- § 2-73.3 Procedure for Reimbursement.
- § 2-73.4 Formula for Reimbursement.
- § 2-73.5 Funding.
- § 2-74 NAMING OR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS.
- § 2-74.1 Definitions.
- § 2-74.2 Procedure for Naming or Dedicating.
- § 2-75 PROOF OF ADEQUATE PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE COVERAGE.
- § 2-75.1 Purpose.
- § 2-75.2 Definition.
- § 2-75.3 Provide Proof of Insurance to Township Clerk.
- § 2-75.4 Method of Implementation.
- § 2-75.5 Review and Approval.
- § 2-76 SAFE HOUSING REWARD FUND.
- § 2-76.1 Purpose.
- § 2-76.2 Definitions.
- § 2-76.3 Mandatory Fine upon Finding of Guilty.
- § 2-76.4 Issuance of Reward.
- § 2-76.5 Time Frame for Claiming Reward.
- § 2-76.6 Reallocation of Accumulated Funds.
- § 2-77 TORT CLAIMS PROCEDURES.
- § 2-77.1 Claim Forms Authorized by the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:8-6.
- § 2-78 LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM (LOSAP).
- § 2-79 through § 2-81. (RESERVED)
- § 2-82 CITIZEN SERVICE.
- § 2-82.1 Purpose.
- § 2-82.2 Definitions.
- § 2-82.3 Registry of Township Council-Appointed Municipal Positions.
- § 2-82.4 Vacancies.
- § 2-82.5 Filling Vacancies.
- § 2-82.6 Applications.
- § 2-82.7 Applications to Be of Public Record.
- § 2-82.8 Filing Applications.
- § 2-82.9 Maintaining Applications.
- § 2-82.10 Filling Voluntary Township Council-Appointed Municipal Positions.
- § 2-83 TOWNSHIP IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM.
- § 2-83.1 Purpose.
- § 2-83.2 Administering Department.
- § 2-83.3 Definitions.
- § 2-83.4 Issuance of West Orange Identification Cards; Display; Term; Fee.
- § 2-83.5 Proof of Residency and Identity.
- § 2-83.6 Confidentiality.
- § 2-83.7 Disclaimer.
- § 2-83.8 Violations and Penalties.
- § 2-84 through § 2-85. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art XI (Reserved)
- § 2-86 through § 2-89. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art XII Agreements
- § 2-90 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.
- § 2-91 HEALTH SERVICES TO ESSEX FELLS.
- § 2-91.1 Statutory Authority.
- § 2-91.2 Intent.
- § 2-91.3 Agreement on File; Time Period.
- § 2-91.4 Execution of Agreement.
- § 2-92 ENERGY COMMISSION.
- § 2-92.1 Established.
- § 2-92.2 Membership; Terms.
- § 2-92.3 Mission of the Commission.
- § 2-92.4 Goals and Objectives of the Commission.
- Ch 3 Rules of Council
- Ch 4 Police Regulations
- Ch 5 General Licensing
- Ch 6 (Reserved)
- Ch 7 Traffic
- Ch 8 (Reserved)
- Ch 9 Personnel Policies
- Ch 10 Animals
- Ch 11 Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Ch 12 Health Regulations
- Ch 13 Building
- Ch 14 Housing
- Ch 15 Rent Control
- Ch 16 Swimming Pools
- Ch 17 Solid Waste Management
- Ch 18 Fire Protection and Prevention
- Ch 19 Sewers
- Ch 20 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 21 Environmental Regulations
- Ch 22 Taxation
- Ch 23 Parks and Recreational Facilities
- Ch 23A Cable Television
- Ch 24 Flood Damage Prevention
- Ch 25 Land Use Regulations
- Ch 26 (Reserved)
- Ch 27 (Reserved)
- Ch 28 (Reserved)
- Ch 29 (Reserved)
- Ch 30 Soil Removal
- Ch 31 (Reserved)
- Ch 32 Land Subdivision
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
