[1]
Editor's Note: For the establishment of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, See Chapter 35, Land Development.
[1974 Code § 2-58A; Ord. No. 01-4-OAB § 3]
A Board of Health pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq. is hereby created. The Board shall consist of seven members of the Township Council. The meetings of the Board shall be held immediately after Township Council meetings, if necessary. The Board shall choose a Chairman and Vice Chairman and shall have the same powers and duties as mandated under Title 26 of the Statutes.
[1974 Code § 2-58B]
The members of the Board of Health shall be entitled to such compensation as determined by the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Berkeley and to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred while performing their duties.
[1974 Code § 2-60]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 44:8-115 et seq., there shall be a Local Assistance Board consisting of five members, at least one of whom shall be a woman. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. One member shall serve for one year and also be a member of the Council. The other members shall serve for four year staggered terms beginning the first day of January and shall continue until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior Source History: The Industrial Commission, previously codified in § 2-41 of the 1999 Code, was replaced by the Economic Development Commission by Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55B-3 et seq., a local industrial commission, to be called the "Economic Development Commission of the Township of Berkeley," is hereby created, to consist of seven members, which Commission shall be a body corporate having the powers hereinafter enumerated.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
a. 
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and Township Council. Three members shall be appointed by the Mayor and four shall be appointed by the Township Council. Each member shall be, for the last five years preceding his appointment, a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter of the State of New Jersey. For first appointments, one member shall be appointed for one year (Mayor), one member for two years (Council), one member for three years (Council), two members for four years (Mayor and Council), and two members for five years (Mayor and Council). At the expiration of each of the above terms, the new member or members shall be appointed for a term of five years. Vacancies in the membership of the Commission, occurring for whatever cause, shall be promptly filled by appointment by the Mayor for the unexpired term thereof. Members shall serve for their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and qualify.
b. 
The members, officers and employees of the Commission shall be subject to the limitations provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55B-5 et seq., and shall take and subscribe the oath therein provided.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The employees and assistants required by the Commission shall be recruited and shall serve as provided in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-6. The Commission shall have and maintain a suitable office where its maps, plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, subject to public inspection at such times and under such reasonable conditions as the Commission shall determine. Existing office facilities of the Township shall be used without charge, if practical.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall have the general powers provided in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-7.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall perform the functions and exercise the powers hereinafter enumerated:
a. 
Inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages and utility of the vacant lands of the Township, whether municipally owned or otherwise.
b. 
Classify such vacant lands according to their adaptability for the settlement thereon of various types of industrial enterprises.
c. 
Study and analyze the various industries of the nation and, to the extent it deems necessary for its purposes, the industries of other nations, with a view to ascertaining the opportunities for the industrial expansion of the Township of Berkeley. In this connection the reports, records, statistics, compendia and similar documents of existing Federal, State, County, municipal and other governmental and public agencies, as well as of responsible private institutions, boards, agencies and similar bodies interested in the compilation of the information relating to industry, shall be resorted to, wherever possible, in order to avoid unnecessary original research and gathering of source material.
d. 
Advertise the industrial advantages and opportunities of the Township and the availability of real estate within the Township for industrial settlement, and encourage and accomplish such industrial settlement within said Township.
e. 
Solicit the several industries to purchase or lease the vacant lands and property of or in the Township.
f. 
Recommend the sale or lease of the Township's vacant lands to industries whose settlement thereon is best calculated, in the judgment of the Commission, to advance the interests of the Township and its citizens and inhabitants.
g. 
Acquire title to vacant lands owned by the Township for the purpose of resale or lease to industries whose presence within the Township will benefit, in the judgment of the Commission, its citizens and inhabitants.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission so established and its successors in office shall make a study of the tax structure, with a view to reducing the tax burden of the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall not exercise any power of condemnation or eminent domain and shall not be authorized to pledge the credit of the Township or any other municipality or of the State of New Jersey or to create any debt against or in any manner set as the agent of this Township or of such other municipality or of the State of New Jersey, and the Commission shall be subject to all of the limitations on its powers enumerated in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-10. The Commission shall also be subject to the Mayor's veto pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55B-48.1.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall have the powers and authorities provided in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-10 and shall be authorized to make any investigation deemed necessary to enable it effectually to perform its functions, and for that purpose the Commission may take and hear proofs and testimony and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records and documents, including public records, and its authorized agents may enter upon any lands as in its judgment may be necessary for the purpose of making surveys and examinations to accomplish any purposes authorized by this section.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Township Council, setting forth in detail its operations and transactions for the preceding 12 months. The Commission shall keep complete and accurate records of its accounts and shall not exceed its budget, and moneys received from the Township shall be expended only for the purposes for which they have been appropriated.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The employees and assistants required by the Commission shall be recruited and shall serve as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-6. The Commission shall have and maintain a suitable office, where its maps, plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, subject to public inspection at such times and under such reasonable conditions as the Commission shall determine. The office facilities of the Township shall be used without charge.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
A member of the Township Council shall be appointed as liaison to the Commission. The Council liaison shall have the right to participate in discussions at all Commission meetings, but shall not have a vote on the Commission.
[1974 Code § 2-62 A; Ord. No. 86-34]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., there is hereby established in the Township an Environmental Commission, which shall consist of seven members, one of whom shall also be a member of the Planning Board, and all of whom shall be residents of the Township, and which shall be known as the "Environmental Commission of the Township of Berkeley."
[1974 Code § 2-62 B; Ord. No. 86-34; Ord. No. 06-35-OAB § 2]
The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Commission. The Mayor shall appoint members to serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The Mayor shall also appoint two alternate members for two years, except that the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be for two years for Alternate Number 1 and one year for Alternate Number 2, so that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of the term of any full or alternate member shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only.
[1974 Code § 2-62 C; Ord. No. 86-34]
The commission shall have those powers and duties provided for under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 A; Ord. No. 88-4]
Pursuant to the Municipal Utilities Authority Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1 et seq., there is established as a body public, corporate and politic an agency and instrumentality of the Township of Berkeley under the corporate name and title of the "Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority." The Authority shall, within the territory boundaries of the Township, in areas not previously franchised to private water companies, have and may exercise any and all powers provided for and conferred upon it by the Municipal Utilities Authority Law, except that the Authority shall be limited to promote, by all reasonable means, the provision and distribution of adequate water supply for public and private use by the municipality and its inhabitants, and it shall in no way have any powers to involve itself in the disposal and the recycling of solid waste, sewage sludge or wastewater and such other powers which had been conferred by the Township of Berkeley upon the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority, pursuant to § 2-44, and pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:14A-1 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 B; Ord. No. 88-4; Ord. #00-1-OAB § 3; Ord. No. 2016-08-OAB § 1]
a. 
The members of the Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority shall be hereafter appointed by resolution of the Governing Body in the manner provided in the Municipal Authorities Law. Each such member shall receive such compensation for his services, to be determined by the Authority, not to exceed $5,000 per year, per member. Authority members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred for the discharge of their duties.
b. 
The Authority may employ such executive directors, managerial personnel, technical advisers, experts and professional employees and persons who shall render professional services, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, as the Authority may determine necessary for its efficient operations.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 C; Ord. No. 88-4]
After the effective date of the passage of this section and the filing of a certified copy of the same with the Secretary of State, five members shall be appointed as members of the Municipal Authority. On or after January 1 annually, one person shall be appointed as a member of the Municipal Authority to serve for a term commencing on February 1 in each such year and expiring on February 1 in the fifth year after such year. In the event of a vacancy in the membership of the Municipal Authority occurring during the unexpired term of office, a person shall be appointed as a member of the Authority to serve for such unexpired term.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 D; Ord. No. 88-4]
a. 
The powers and duties of the Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority shall be solely for the purpose of:
1. 
The provision and distribution of an adequate supply of water for the public and private uses of the local units and their inhabitants within the district.
2. 
The provision of water supply and distribution service in such areas without the district as are permitted by the provisions of this section.
b. 
All powers previously conferred upon the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority shall remain in full force and effect, and it shall not be the purpose of this section to infringe or otherwise impair these powers granted to the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority by ordinance or Statute. To any degree that there may be any conflict, the provisions of the Statute and ordinance creating the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority or giving it any powers shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 2012-18-OAB]
a. 
The Township Council may appoint two alternate members to the Municipal Utilities Authority, who shall be a resident of Berkeley Township. The alternate members shall be known as Alternate No. 1. or Alternate No. 2. The alternates shall be entitled to the provisions as outlined in Subsection 2-43.2.
b. 
The term of the first Alternates No. 1 and No. 2 appointed shall be from the date appointed until the fifth January 31 thereafter. The term of all subsequent alternates shall commence on February 1 after the appointment and last until the fifth January 31 thereafter. The alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member.
[1974 Code § 39-1; § 2-57 A]
Pursuant to the provisions of the Sewerage Authorities Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14A-1 et seq., there is hereby created a public body corporate and politic under the name and style of the "Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority."
[1974 Code § 39-2]
The Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority hereby created is a sewerage authority as contemplated and provided for by the Sewerage Authorities Law and shall have and exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties provided for by the Sewerage Authorities Law and all other Statutes heretofore or hereafter enacted and applicable thereto.
[1974 Code § 39-3; § 2-57; Ord. No. 9-77; Ord. No. 47-81; Ord. No. 00-1-OAB § 4; Ord. No. 2016-08-OAB § 2]
a. 
There shall be five members of the Sewerage Authority who shall be appointed by the Township Council. The members shall be residents. On or after January 1 annually, one person shall be appointed as a member of the Sewerage Authority for a term commencing on February 1 in such year and expiring on February 1 in the fifth year after such year. In the event of a vacancy in the membership of the Sewerage Authority occurring during an expired term of office, a person shall be appointed as a member of the Sewerage Authority to serve for such unexpired term.
b. 
Sewerage Authority members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties and shall, in addition thereto, be paid a sum to be determined by the Authority, not to exceed $5,000 per year per member.
[1974 Code § 39-4]
A copy of this section, duly certified by the Township Clerk of the Township of Berkeley after its final passage and publication as required by law, shall forthwith be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14A-4(d).
[Ord. No. 2012-19-OAB]
a. 
The Township Council may appoint two alternate members to the Sewerage Authority, who shall be a resident of Berkeley Township. The alternate members shall be known as Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2. The alternates shall be subject to the provisions as outlined in Subsection 2-44.3.
b. 
The term of the first Alternates No. 1 and No. 2 appointed shall be from the date appointed until the fifth January 31 thereafter. The term of all subsequent alternates shall commence on February 1 after the appointment and last until the fifth January 31 thereafter. The alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member.
[1974 Code § 18-1; Ord. No. 13-76]
A body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority of the Township of Berkeley," consisting of seven members, is hereby created and established pursuant to the power and authority granted under the Local Housing Authority Law (N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq.).
[1974 Code § 18-2; Ord. No. 13-76]
The Township Council shall appoint five persons as Commissioners of the Authority and the Mayor shall appoint one Commissioner. The term of all Commissioners shall be for a term of five years and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. All of the appointees shall be residents of the Township.
[1974 Code § 18-3]
The Director of the State Housing Authority shall appoint one Commissioner as a member ex officio of the Housing Authority. The person appointed by the Director of the State Housing Authority shall be entitled to all other privileges of membership on such Authority. The Director may remove such person and designate a new one at any time or may fill the vacancy caused by the death or resignation of such person.
[1974 Code § 18-4]
All Commissioners appointed to the Authority, both by the Township Council, the Mayor and by the Director of the State Housing Authority, shall receive no compensation from such local Housing Authority.
[1974 Code § 18-5]
The Township Clerk shall file with the Director of the State Housing Authority the names of persons appointed as Commissioners of the Authority by the Township Council, and the Township Clerk shall file a certified copy of this section with such Director.
[1974 Code § 18-6]
The powers, rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of such local Housing Authority shall be governed by the Local Housing Authority Law (N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq.) and all amendments and supplements thereto, together with all other Federal or New Jersey Statutes applicable thereto.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
There is hereby established a Municipal Alliance Committee on alcoholism and drug abuse.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
Membership on the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor and may include but not necessarily be limited to representatives of the following groups: (a) a Mayoral representative; (b) the Chief of Police or his/her designee; (c) the presidents of the local school boards; (d) the school superintendents (or designee); (e) a representative from the PTA; (f) a representative of a local bargaining unit for teachers; (g) a representative of the Chamber of Commerce; (h) a representative of organized labor; (i) a representative of the court system; (j) a representative of a local civic association; (k) a representative of a local treatment provider agency; (l) a representative of a local religious group; (m) a youth representative; and (n) a recovered substance abuser.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
The purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall include the following:
a. 
To organize and coordinate efforts involving school, law enforcement, business and community groups for purposes of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
b. 
To develop, in conjunction with the local education associations, comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education programs for Grades K-12.
c. 
To develop, in conjunction with the local education associations, procedures for intervention, treatment/referral and discipline of students involved with substance abuse.
d. 
To develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, outreach and support efforts for parents.
e. 
To develop a comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness program.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
The functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be:
a. 
To create a network of community leaders, private citizens and representatives for public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to promote and support drug and alcohol prevention and education programs.
b. 
To conduct an assessment of community-wide needs pertaining to drug abuse and alcohol issues.
c. 
To identify existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism and drug abuse.
d. 
To assist in the development of programs at the municipal level that accomplishes the purpose of the Alliance effort.
e. 
To assist the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs.
f. 
To cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, as well as the County Alliance Committee, to provide data, reports or other information that may be needed to assist in the Alliance effort.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
Members requiring appointment shall be appointed annually.
[1974 Code § 2-65 A]
There is hereby established a Fire Committee in the Township. The Fire Committee shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council for improved fire prevention and fire protection and shall be available for advice and counseling to the Mayor and Council.
[1974 Code § 2-65B; Ord. No. 88-1]
The Fire Committee shall consist of the Fire Chiefs of each of the volunteer fire companies of the Township, the Mayor, a member of the Council and six members of the public. The Chiefs of the departments shall serve during their terms of office. The members of the Township Council shall serve for a period of one year and shall be appointed by the Council. The members of the general public shall serve for a period of two years or until their successors are approved and appointed. The public members shall not be members of the respective volunteer fire companies of the Township of Berkeley but shall have extensive experience as members of a fire company or other similar background as it will make the person qualified to serve on the Fire Committee. Three public members shall be appointed by the Council and three by the Mayor.
[1974 Code § 2-65 C]
The Fire Committee shall meet at least once a month and shall provide the Township Council and Mayor with reports and recommendations as to the status of the fire companies, their personnel, equipment, areas of coverage, fire prevention techniques that may be adopted by the Township and other matters affecting their makeup and operation.
[1974 Code § 2-66 A]
There is hereby created a Golf Advisory Committee to advise the Mayor and the Township Council as to the operation and maintenance of the Township golf course. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least once every month and assist the Township via the Mayor and Township Council by submitting reports and recommendations. The Advisory Committee shall keep minutes and elect a Chairman and Secretary. The Advisory Committee shall have no administrative powers or responsibilities.
[1974 Code § 2-66 B]
The Advisory Committee shall consist of seven members, who shall each serve for a term of one year. Each member of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed in July of each year. Four members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Council, and three members shall be appointed by the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 1]
There is hereby established in the Township of Berkeley, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, a Beautification Committee.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 1]
a. 
The Beautification Committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the Township of Berkeley. The members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Committee.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: one member for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, one member for a term of three years, two members for a term of four years; and two members for a term of five years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of five years.
c. 
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 3]
The Committee shall have the following duties:
a. 
Recommend to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley any and all projects which the Committee has determined to be in the best interest of the Township.
b. 
Make recommendations to either the Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board of the Township such improvements of property concerning presently pending application for development, as may be in the best interests of the Township of Berkeley.
c. 
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the abatement of any and all unsightly property conditions.
d. 
Make recommendations concerning property maintenance violations to the Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Berkeley.
e. 
Consult with the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department concerning specific recommendations to upgrade and beautify Township property.
f. 
Make finding upon and recommendation to the Mayor and Council concerning acquisition and use of property within the Township in order to maintain, improve, and protect the beauty of the community.
g. 
Make recommendations concerning the regulation, planting and care of trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted in public streets, places and parks and make recommendations concerning the removal of any such tree or part thereof which may be dangerous to public safety.
h. 
Endeavor to stimulate participation by the various Township civic groups in the activities of the Beautification Committee as they relate to the improvement of the Township and its appearance.
i. 
To meet at least four times each year and forward the minutes to the Mayor and Council.
j. 
Any and all other duties and/or powers that may be delegated by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley.
[Ord. No. 02-11-OAB § 1]
There is hereby established in the Township of Berkeley, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, a Shade Tree Committee.
[Ord. No. 02-11-OAB § 2]
a. 
The Shade Tree Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the Township of Berkeley. The members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Committee.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: One member for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, one member for a term of three years, one member for a term of four years, and one member for a term of five years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of five years.
c. 
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 02-18-OAB § 3]
The Committee shall have the following duties:
a. 
Recommend to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley legislation governing the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway and park or parkway and public right-of-way.
b. 
Recommend legislation to the Mayor and Council regulating and controlling the use of the ground surrounding the same so far as may be necessary for its proper growth, care and protection.
c. 
Recommend to the Mayor the moving or requiring of the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety.
d. 
Recommend to the Mayor and Council the making, altering, amending and repeal, in the manner prescribed for the passage, alteration, amendment and repeal of ordinances by the Governing Body of this municipality, any and all ordinances necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions hereof.
e. 
Recommend to the Mayor the care, treatment or removal of any tree situated upon private property which is believed to harbor a disease or insect harmful to trees or other vegetation, readily communicable to neighboring healthy trees or other vegetation, and to enter upon private property for that purpose, with the consent of the owner thereof, provided that the suspected condition is first confirmed by a certificate issued by or on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
There is hereby established a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, which shall be an advisory body responsible for assisting the Township in identifying and meeting the needs of its senior population.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee shall consist of 11 members. Five members shall be appointed by the Mayor and six shall be appointed by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of the Committee. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
a. 
The term of office for the members of the Committee shall be for three years. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three members for a term of one year, four members for a term of two years, and four members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of three years.
c. 
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Committee, under the leadership of the Chair. Members shall attend business meetings and shall use their talents and resources to support the achievement of Committee goals.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Committee shall:
a. 
Formulate such recommendations to the Township Committee concerning the needs of senior citizens and programs which could be instituted to fill those needs.
b. 
Initiate a study of the needs of the Township pertinent to provide recreational and social services to its senior citizens.
c. 
Make such individual studies and reports as may be requested by the Township.
d. 
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing Body.
e. 
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
There is hereby established a Waterways Advisory Commission, which shall be an advisory body responsible for assisting the Township in the restoration, protection and maintenance of all tidal and nontidal waterways and shorelines within the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB; amended 2-26-2018 by Ord. No. 18-08-OAB; 5-24-2021 by Ord. No. 21-16-OAB]
Waterways Advisory Commission shall consist of nine regular members and four alternate members. Four members shall be appointed by the Mayor and five shall be appointed by Council. Two alternate members shall be appointed by the Mayor and two shall be appointed by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of the Commission. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB; ]
a. 
The term of office for the members of the Commission shall be for three years. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three members for a term of one year, three members for a term of two years, and three members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of three years.
c. 
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
Commission members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Commission, under the leadership of the Chair. Members shall attend business meetings and shall use their talents and resources to support the achievement of Commission goals.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
The Commission shall:
a. 
Formulate such recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council concerning the restoration, protection and maintenance of all tidal and nontidal waterways and shorelines within the Township.
b. 
Seek alternative sources of funding for waterway initiatives from all available public and private sources.
c. 
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing Body.
d. 
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
There is hereby established a Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Committee, which shall be a body responsible for distributing relief funds donated to the Township for local residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Committee shall consist of seven members. The members shall be appointed by Council. One member shall be a member of the Governing Body, one shall be the Municipal Chief Financial Officer, one shall be a certified social worker, one shall be a senior citizen resident and two shall be a resident from Ward 1. The remaining member shall be either a resident or Township business owner. The members shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
a. 
The term of office for the members of the Committee shall be for two years. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three members for a term of one year and three members for a term of two years. The CFO's membership is an automatic membership due to his/her position within the Township and is necessary due to the financial reporting and tracking required. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of two years.
c. 
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The membership may elect a Chair and Secretary amongst them to facilitate the meetings.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Committee, which is to prudently administer the funding received by the Township to Hurricane Sandy victims located within the Township and to keep appropriate documentation for reporting purposes of the disbursement of all funds.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
The Committee shall:
a. 
Create rules and regulations for the requirements for receipt of funding from the Hurricane Sandy Trust Fund, as well as procedures for internal reviews made by the Committee, set limits as to how much a particular person or family can receive from this Fund, and identify other methods that will dictate how funds are distributed. These rules and regulations must be formally authorized by the Township Council prior to the administration of any directives under such rules or any disbursement of funding.
b. 
Disbursements shall be limited to the offering of gift cards, such as food store or home improvement store gift cards, the purchase of appliances or home improvement products, the payment of youth recreation fees, etc. Money shall not be distributed directly to any resident or local small business owner.
c. 
Limit any funding received from the Robin Hood Foundation to the types of donations permitted by the Foundation, as well as limit the offering of those funds to the target populations of the Foundation.
d. 
Track and monitor all funds received and distributed and provide quarterly reports to the Township Council. Reports shall also be made available upon request by the Council or Mayor. Reports shall also be made available in accordance with any requirements from funding sources.
e. 
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing Body.
f. 
Perform any other duties as directed by the Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
There is hereby established a Veterans Commission for the Township of Berkeley.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Veterans Commission shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Mayor and four shall be appointed by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of the Commission. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Veterans Commission shall:
a. 
Formulate such recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council, through the Council liaison, concerning the needs of veterans and programs which could be instituted to fill those needs.
b. 
Initiate a study of the needs of the Township pertinent to provide social services to its veterans.
c. 
Make such individual studies and reports as may be requested by the Mayor and/or Township Council.
d. 
Set up programs designed to assist veterans in receiving any and all benefits to which they are entitled under State or Federal law.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
a. 
The term of office for the members of the Commission shall be for three years. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
b. 
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three members for a term of one year, three members for a term of two years, and three members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a period of three years.
c. 
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
There is hereby established a Floodplain Management Planning Committee, which shall be a committee composed of staff from those community departments that implement or have expertise in preventative measures, property protection, natural resource protection, emergency services, structural flood control projects, and public information. The Planning Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Township throughout the planning and maintenance process of developing a Township Floodplain Management Plan. The Planning Committee will continue to meet after the Plan is adopted in order to evaluate progress and recommend changes.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
Floodplain Management Planning Committee shall consist of nine members. The members shall be appointed by Council. The representatives shall be from each of the following Township Departments: administration, zoning, building, emergency management, code enforcement, public works, floodplain management, Township Engineer, Township Planner. The members shall serve without additional compensation.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
a. 
The term of office for the members of the Planning Committee shall be for two years. A vacancy on the Planning Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
b. 
Membership is automatic due to his/her position within the Township and is necessary due to the planning involved.
c. 
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The membership may elect a Chair and Secretary amongst them to facilitate the meetings.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
Planning Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Planning Committee, which is to assist in the planning and organization of the Township's Floodplain Management Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, the Planning Committee will provide assistance in the development of the Floodplain Management Plan through assessment of the flooding problems in the Township. The Berkeley Township Floodplain Management Planning Committee will assist in the development of goals that address the identified flood hazards and in the creation of various mitigation strategies that will be implemented to reduce damage to insurable structures and help protect lives, which will also reduce the cost of flood insurance to Township residents.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Planning Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Planning Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
The Planning Committee shall:
a. 
Meet and fulfill the obligations of the Community Rating System Program Floodplain Management Planning requirements and assist with the development of the Berkeley Township Floodplain Management Plan. Provide guidance and direction to ensure the resulting Floodplain Management Plan will exemplify the needs and requirements of the community.
b. 
Provide guidance and leadership, oversee the planning process, and act as the point of contact for all participants and the various interest groups in the Township. The makeup of this Committee was selected to provide a cross section of views to enhance the planning effort and to help build support for floodplain mitigation planning.
c. 
The planning process must include an opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during its development and before its approval. Members of the public have been organized as a separate committee, known as the Waterways Advisory Commission per Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB, (§ 2-52). It is the responsibility of the Planning Committee to coordinate with the Waterways Advisory Commission during the planning process. The Township Engineer shall act as a liaison between the Planning Committee and Waterways Advisory Commission.
d. 
Promote awareness of floodplain and flooding issues, identify known flood hazards, discuss past flooding events, assess the current floodplain and flooding issues, and set mitigation goals along with a strategy to make the community more sustainable and resistant to flooding damage.
e. 
Identify efforts to make the community more resistant to flood damage, especially properties with multiple flood insurance claims.
f. 
Better develop hazard mitigation to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. Since many events are predictable and repetitive, these prevention efforts are necessary, cost effective and environmentally sound. The Planning Committee will assess methods of reducing flood damage to insurable property, strengthening and supporting the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program, and encouraging a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.
g. 
Identify existing and future flood-related hazards and their causes and provide a blueprint for mitigation of the impacts of flooding. Flooding hazards affecting Berkeley Township include storm water flooding, coastal flooding, severe storm flooding, and repetitive flooding.
h. 
Assess and inventory risk. Create specific actions and activities that meet the goals and objectives of the community and are in coordination with land use and comprehensive planning to mitigate hazards faced by existing and new development.
i. 
Annually evaluate and update the Berkeley Township Floodplain Management Plan.
j. 
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing Body.
k. 
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[Added 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 23-41-OAB]
[Added 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 23-41-OAB]
There is hereby established the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities hereinafter "Committee") which shall serve for the purpose of advising the Mayor and Township Council and making recommendations on ordinances and policies which concern and are of interest to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The Committee shall also serve to advise the Mayor and Township Council as to prospective and appropriate procedures to provide advocacy on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities in the community. The Committee shall further provide information and referral resources to members of our community who are in need of special services and education; specialized governmental services in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and related developmental encouraging techniques; specialized equipment, including, but not limited to, walkers, wheelchairs and similar apparatus; health care, transportation, employment, education, recreation, public safety and housing.
[Added 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 23-41-OAB]
The Committee shall be comprised of no more than 25 members consisting of one representative of each of the following organizations: Berkeley Township School District, Central Regional School District, the ARC of Ocean County, 21 Plus, Childrens' Specialized Hospital Toms River, Community Medical Center, Epilepsy Foundation, and the Ocean County Health Department. The balance of the membership shall consist of adults with developmental disabilities, family members of persons with developmental disabilities and/or individuals with expertise in the field. Members of the Committee need not be residents of Berkeley Township. All Class II members, except organizations, of the Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice of the Township Council. The Chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting of the calendar year by a majority of Committee members present at the time of the election. The Mayor or his or her designee and one Township Council member shall serve as co-liaisons to this Committee as nonvoting members. The term for all members of the Committee shall be for one year commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31.