[1976 Code § 11-1]
An Economic Development Committee is hereby established and
shall be known as the "Economic Development Committee of the Township
of Holmdel."
[1976 Code § 11-2; Ord. No. 90-10]
The Economic Development Committee shall consist of seven members
appointed by the Township Committee, one of whom shall be a member
of the Township Committee, whose term thereon shall coincide with
his/her term as a member of the Township Committee. The remaining
six members of the Economic Development Committee shall consist of
persons who are residents of the Township, one of whom shall be a
Class IV member of the Planning Board of Holmdel Township.[1] All members of the Economic Development Committee shall
be appointed on the basis of their experience, qualifications and
fitness for service to the Committee. Appointments of members whose
terms have expired shall be for the term of three years. Vacancies
in the membership of the Economic Development Committee occurring
for whatever cause shall be filled by appointment of a replacement
in the same manner as appointments are hereinbefore provided for the
unexpired term. Members shall serve for their respective terms and
until their successors are appointed and qualified.
[1976 Code § 11-3; Ord. No. 90-10]
The members of the Economic Development Committee shall serve
without compensation.
[1976 Code § 11-4; Ord. No. 90-10]
The members of the Economic Development Committee shall choose
from among its members a Chairman, a Secretary and such officers as
it may deem necessary.
[1976 Code § 11-5]
The duties of the Economic Development Committee shall be as
follows:
a.
To conduct a study and survey of the opportunities of the Township
for the development and expansion of business enterprises;
b.
To analyze the various business trends of the nation with a view
to ascertaining the types of enterprises best suited to the economy
and social improvements of the Township;
c.
To promote the advantages of the Township for business settlement;
d.
To encourage the expansion of existing businesses to the best interest
of the Township;
e.
To prepare, develop and distribute any and all types of material
and information advertising the advantages of the Township to new
industry;
f.
To recommend to the Township Committee and to the Planning Board
desirable and suitable areas within the Township for the location
of business enterprises; and
g.
To hold not less than six meetings of the Committee each calendar
year; to establish procedures governing the conduct of such meetings
and to make quarter-annual reports to the Township Committee, setting
forth therein and detailing the activities and operations of the Committee
during the preceding three months.
[1976 Code § 11-6]
The Committee shall receive from all officials and all authorized
boards, departments and offices of the Township such assistance as
may be required by the Committee in performing its duties, and the
Committee shall also be given access to all municipal records and
information which may be appropriate in assisting the Committee in
the performance of its duties.
[1976 Code § 11-7; Ord. No. 90-10]
There shall be appropriated in each annual budget of the Township
such sum as may be determined by the Township Committee to be necessary
for the proper operation and functioning of the Economic Development
Committee, and the Committee is authorized to use and expend such
funds for such purposes upon the adoption of the annual budget.
[Ord. No. 2004-22 § 1]
There shall be a Buyer appointed by the Township Committee.
He/she shall receive such compensation as may be provided in the Salary
Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 2004-22 § 1]
He/she shall under supervision select, prepare orders and arrange
for purchase of one or more types of equipment, materials and supplies
used by various departments or agencies, and other related duties
as required.
[Ord. No. 2004-22 § 1]
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university (two years experience in the large scale purchase of
commodities, materials, equipment and/or supplies may be substituted
for the educational requirement); possession of a valid New Jersey
driver's license; knowledge of methods and procedures involved in
the purchase of equipment, materials, and/or supplies; knowledge of
laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures relating to
a government purchasing department.
[Ord. No. 2003-31 § III]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:63-7d there is hereby created a Recreation
Advisory Council of the Township of Holmdel.
[Ord. No. 2003-31 § III; Ord. No. 2004-08 § I; Ord. No. 2011-01; Ord.
No. 2017-04; amended 1-24-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
The Recreation Advisory Council ("RAC") shall consist of 11
members. The members shall be residents of the Township and shall
be appointed by the Township Committee. The RAC shall be comprised
of (a) one representative of the Board of each of the following entities:
the Board of Education, Holmdel Theater Company, the Holmdel Youth
Activities Association, Holmdel Football Association, Holmdel Half
Century Club, Holmdel Football Club, and Citizens for Informed Land
Use, and the Special Education Parents Advisory Committee, as well
as, (b) three members-at-large who are not representatives of the
Board of any of the foregoing enumerated entities. The terms of all
members shall be for one year.
All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Any
member who attends less than two-thirds of the meetings for any calendar
year, or otherwise is deemed to have vacated his/her membership pursuant
to law, may be discharged from the RAC by resolution of the Township
Committee and in this event a successor shall be appointed to serve
for his/her unexpired term. There shall be no compensation to members
for their services.
[Ord. No. 2003-31 § III]
The RAC shall hold its organizational meeting in the month of
January of each year at which meeting the members of the RAC shall
annually elect from their own number a chairperson and such other
offices it deems necessary. With the consent of the Township Committee,
the RAC may adopt bylaws and make amendments from time to time.
[Ord. No. 2003-31 § III]
The RAC shall meet periodically, but no less than six times
each year to carry out its duties and for the consideration of matters
affecting the recreation programs of the Township. Even though the
RAC is an advisory body, it shall conduct its business in full compliance
with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2003-31 § III]
The RAC shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director
of Parks and Recreation and to the Township Administrator as to matters
affecting the recreation programs of the Township and the RAC's recommendations
shall be forwarded to the Township Committee for its consideration
and decision as necessary. The scope of RAC's advisory capacity on
matters affecting recreation programs may include the following:
a.
Advise on matters involving recreation programs of the Township of
Holmdel, including recreational activities, events and facilities.
b.
Advise on the planning, scheduling and maintenance of recreational
fields and facilities, including the usage of facilities as they relate
to recreational programs, activities and events.
c.
Advise on the repair and maintenance of parks and playgrounds.
d.
Provide recommendations for changes in use and design of recreational
facilities.
e.
Research and investigate new trends in recreation programs and activities.
f.
Advise on the budget for recreational activities including fees and
expenses.
g.
Recommend rules for the use of Holmdel Township parks and recreational
facilities.
[1976 Code § 23-1]
A Shade Tree Committee for the Township of Holmdel is hereby
established.
[1976 Code § 23-2; Ord. No. 96-31]
The Shade Tree Committee shall consist of seven members who
shall be residents of the Township and who shall be appointed by the
Township Committee. The term of each member of the Shade Tree Committee
shall be for one year and members shall serve for their respective
terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The
members of the Shade Tree Committee shall be appointed at the organization
meeting of the Township Committee in January of each year. Vacancies
in the membership of the Shade Tree Committee, occurring for whatever
cause, shall be promptly filled by the Township Committee.
[1976 Code § 23-3]
The members of the Shade Tree Committee shall serve without
compensation.
[1976 Code § 23-4]
The members of the Shade Tree Committee shall choose from among
its members a Chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary.
The Shade Tree Committee shall hold its organizational meeting in
January of each year and elect its officers at the organizational
meeting. The Shade Tree Committee may adopt bylaws and make amendments
to such bylaws from time to time as it may deem necessary.
[1976 Code § 23-5]
The duties of the Shade Tree Committee shall be as follows:
a.
To exercise, subject to review by the Township Committee, full and
exclusive control over the regulation, planting and care of shade
and ornamental trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter
be planted in any public highway, public park or public lands owned
or under the jurisdiction of the Township of Holmdel, including the
planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection thereof.
b.
To move or require the removal of, subject to the approval of the
Township Committee, any tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety.
c.
To encourage the planting of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery
throughout the Township of Holmdel on public and on private property
and to assist the various public boards, bodies and agencies of the
Township in their efforts with regard to the encouragement of planting
shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery.
d.
To prepare, develop and distribute information with respect to the
growing of and care for shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery.
e.
To provide for or administer treatment to or provide for the removal
of any trees situate upon private property which are believed to harbor
a disease or insects readily communicable to neighboring healthy trees
in the care of the Township, and to enter upon private property for
that purpose; provided, however, that the consent of the property
owner is first obtained in writing, and provided further that the
suspected condition is first confirmed by certificate issued by or
on behalf of the appropriate State or Federal agencies.
f.
To make quarter-annual reports to the Township Committee setting
forth therein and detailing the activities and operations of the Shade
Tree Committee during the preceding three months.
[1976 Code § 23-6]
There shall be appropriated in each annual budget of the Township
such sum or sums as may be determined by the Township Committee to
be necessary for the proper operation and functioning of the Shade
Tree Committee; and the Committee is authorized, subject to approval
of the Township Committee, to use and expend such funds for such purposes
upon the adoption of the annual budget. All payments for services
rendered to the Shade Tree Committee shall be on standard Township
vouchers and shall be approved by the Township Committee before payment.
[1976 Code § 4-1]
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Township Committee by
virtue of N.J.S. 40:56A-1 et seq., there is hereby established an
Environmental Commission to be known as the "Environmental Commission
of the Township of Holmdel in the County of Monmouth," which shall
consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom shall
be a member of the Holmdel Township Planning Board, and all of whom
shall be residents of the Township. The members of the Commission
shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter provided. The
Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman and
presiding officer of the Commission. Members shall be appointed for
terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of
their successors. The Township Committee 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.
[1976 Code § 4-2]
The Environmental Commission shall have power to conduct research
into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the Township
and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for
similar purposes and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute
books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it
deems necessary for its purposes. The Commission shall keep an index
of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands,
swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper
use of such areas, and may from time to time recommend to the Planning
Board and to the Township Committee plans and programs for inclusion
in the Municipal Master Plan and for the development and use of such
areas.
[1976 Code § 4-3]
The Environmental Commission may, subject to the approval of
the Township Committee, acquire property, both real and personal,
in the name of the Township by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise
or lease for any of its purposes and shall administer the same for
such purposes subject to the terms of the conveyance or gift. Such
an acquisition may be to acquire ownership or any lesser interest,
development right, easement (including conservation easement), covenant
or other contractual right, including a conveyance on conditions,
or with limitations or reversions, as may be necessary to acquire,
maintain, improve, protect, limit the future use of, or otherwise
conserve and properly utilize open spaces and other land and water
areas in the Township.
[1976 Code § 4-4]
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the Township Committee.
[1976 Code § 4-5]
The Township Committee may appropriate funds for the expenses
incurred by the Environmental Commission. The Commission may appoint
such clerks and other employees as it may require and as shall be
within the limits of funds appropriated to it.
[1976 Code § 4-7]
Two alternate members shall be appointed by the Mayor. The alternates
shall be residents of the Township and shall serve without compensation.
The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years, except
that the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be for
two years for Alternate No. 1, and one year for Alternate No. 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
term shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired
term only.
An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on any matter
in which he/she has either directly or indirectly any personal or
financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing
if he/she requests one, be removed by the Township Committee for cause.
An alternate member 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. In the event that a choice
must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No.
1 shall vote first.
[1976 Code § 4-8; Ord. No. 82-17; Ord. No. 2001-20 § I]
a.
Position Established. The position of Environmental Officer and two
Assistant Environmental Officers are hereby established.
b.
Duties. The duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Officer
and Assistant Environmental Officers shall include, but not be limited
to the following:
1.
The planning, coordination and implementation of such Environmental
Education Programs as may be developed by the Environmental Commission.
This involves implementing environmental policies and/or priorities
as a liaison to the Environmental Commission and the Planning Board.
2.
Review of plans and Environmental Impact Statements submitted by
applicants before the Planning Board and Zoning Board and the issuance
of reports thereon to said agencies.
3.
The conduct of on-site inspections of construction sites to insure
compliance with soil erosion and sediment control plans and all other
applicable environmental protection ordinances, rules and regulations.
4.
Interpretation and enforcement of State, County and local laws, rules,
regulations, and codes of an environmental nature including regulations
concerning the preservation of the natural environment, soil erosion,
sediment control, stormwater control plans, stream encroachments and
conservation easements, etc.
5.
Investigation of environmental complaints and recommendation of procedures
for abatement of environmental problems.
6.
Review and analysis of rules, regulations and laws pertaining to
environmental issues adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection and Energy, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and any other agency or legislative body and the preparation
of periodic summaries and reports concerning said rules and regulations.
These reports or summaries are to be supplied to the Township Committee,
the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Environmental Commission.
7.
Participation in municipal events such as fairs, and other festivities
where the public can be informed and educated about environmental
issues of concern to the Township.
8.
Such other duties as may be assigned to the Environmental Officer
and Assistant Environmental Officers from time to time by the Township
Committee of the Township of Holmdel.
9.
The activities of the Assistant Environmental Officers shall be subject
to direction and coordination of the Environmental Officer.
c.
Appointment and Term of Officer. The Environmental Officer and up
to two Assistant Environmental Officers shall be appointed by the
Township Committee to a term of one year. There shall be no compensation
for the person so appointed.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-1]
There is hereby established a Human Relations Council within
the Township to prevent bias and promote understanding and tolerance
among all residents of Holmdel regardless of ethnicity, race, color,
creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status,
gender, or sexual orientation. The Council may bring to the attention
of various Township organizations any above issues to be addressed.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-2]
The Human Relations Council shall consist of nine members. The
Mayor or his/her designee from the Township Committee shall be a member
plus eight members appointed by the Township Committee. All members
shall serve without compensation. Membership shall be made up from
the following categories:
a.
Mayor or designee from Township Committee, one.
b.
Law Enforcement, one member.
c.
Educator, one member.
d.
Members at Large, six members - to consist of persons reflecting
the ethnic diversity of the Township.
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The members shall serve three-year terms; however, each member
shall initially serve until December 31 of the year of their initial
appointment. Thereafter, the term of the Mayor or designee from the
Township Committee shall expire each December 31. The Township Committee
shall stagger the terms of the remaining eight members so that the
terms of two members shall be for one year, the terms of three members
shall be for two years and the terms of three members shall be for
three years. Subsequently, each appointment of the eight general members
shall be for a three year term.
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[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-3]
The officers of the Council shall consist of a Chairperson,
a Vice-Chairperson selected by the Council, and a Secretary selected
by the Council. The Council shall submit to the Township Committee
the name of the person to serve as Chairman, whose appointment to
that position shall be subject to the advice and consent by affirmative
vote of a majority of the full membership of the Township Committee.
Upon vacancy of the Chair, his or her replacement shall be subject
to the aforementioned advice and consent of the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-4]
The Council shall meet at least quarterly on date or dates to
be designated by it. Special meetings may be called at the discretion
of the Chairperson or the governing body member with not less than
seven days' notice in writing to all Council members.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-5]
A vacancy on the Human Relations Council occurring other than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term by
appointment of the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-5; Ord. No. 95-25]
Any member of the Council may be removed during his or her membership
term for cause upon affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership
of the Township Committee. Any member being considered for such removal
shall be advised of the proposed reasons for removal and given an
opportunity to address the Township Committee before the removal vote
is taken. Notwithstanding the procedure set forth above, the procedure
for removal of a member for failure to attend meetings shall be governed
by N.J.S. 40A:9-12.1g.
[Ord. No. 95-15 § 19-7]
The Human Relations Council shall have the following powers
and duties:
a.
To foster and promote good will, cooperation and conciliation among
all inhabitants of Holmdel Township, including facilitating the mediation
of cultural problems and incidents of bias.
b.
To conduct, facilitate, and cosponsor educational forums that will
stress sensitivity to diversity in ethnicity, race, creed, color,
national origin, ancestry, gender, age, marital status, and sexual
orientation; to review stereotyping or bias incidents that may occur.
c.
To cooperate with other units of government or agencies concerned
with purposes similar to that of the Council.
d.
To make recommendations to the Mayor and Township Committee for the
development of policies, procedures and programs that will aid in
the prevention and elimination of all types of discrimination based
upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status
or sex.
e.
To make an annual report to the Mayor and Township Committee of its
activities.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
There is hereby established an Open Space Advisory Council within
the Township to review and recommend parcels of land to be included
in the Open Space Plan, to recommend acquisition and preservation
of lands within the Township of Holmdel, and to undertake such other
activities as are authorized hereafter.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I; Ord. No. 2006-08 § I]
The Open Space Advisory Council shall consist of nine members.
The Mayor or his/her designee from the Township Committee shall be
a member plus eight members appointed by the Township Committee. All
members shall serve without compensation. Membership shall be made
up from the following categories:
a.
Mayor or designee from Township Committee, one member.
b.
A member of the Township Committee other than the Mayor, one member.
c.
A member of the Planning Board, one member.
d.
A member of the Environmental Commission, one member.
e.
A member of the Recreation Advisory Committee, one member.
f.
Residents of the Township, four members. ("Members at Large").
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The terms of the members in categories a–e shall expire
each December 31. The Members at Large shall serve staggered three-year
terms; however, initially the term of one member shall expire December
31, 2000, the term of one member shall expire December 31, 2001, and
the terms of two members shall expire December 31, 2002. Subsequently,
each appointment of a Member at Large shall be for a three-year term.
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[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
The officers of the Council shall consist of a Chairperson,
a Vice-Chairperson selected by the Council, and a Secretary selected
by the Council. The Township Committee shall appoint the Chairperson.
Upon vacancy of the Chair, his or her replacement shall be appointed
by the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
The Council shall meet at least quarterly on date or dates to
be designated by it. Special meetings may be called at the discretion
of the Chairperson or the Mayor with not less than seven days' notice,
in writing, to all Council members.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
A vacancy on the Council occurring other than by expiration
of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of
the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
Any member of the Council may be removed during his/her membership
term for cause upon affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership
of the Township Committee. Any member being considered for such removal
shall be advised of the proposed reasons for removal and given an
opportunity to address the Township Committee before the removal vote
is taken. Such notice shall be given not less than 30 days prior to
the date scheduled for the appearance before the Township Committee.
Notwithstanding the procedure set forth above, removal of a member
for failure to attend meetings shall be governed by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1g.
[Ord. No. 99-22 § I]
The Council shall have the following advisory powers and duties:
a.
Prepare a report to the Township Committee, setting forth the Council's
recommendation of which parcels of property within the Township should
be acquired in fee and/or those parcels of property within the Township
from which the Township should acquire development rights.
b.
Devise a plan and methodology for ranking properties recommended
for acquisition and/or property from which development rights should
be acquired.
c.
Based upon the methodology adopted in paragraph b above, produce
a prioritized list of properties to recommend for acquisition and/or
properties from which development rights should be acquired. The initial
prioritized list shall be filed with the Township Committee no later
than September 30, 2000.
d.
On or before September 30 of each year update the prioritized list.
e.
Advise the Township Committee regarding the availability of funds
for acquisition of such property and aid the Township in applying
for such funds.
f.
Recommend employment of professional advisors, including property
appraisers, all subject to approval of the Township Committee.
g.
Foster and promote the preservation of open space within the Township.
h.
Help create and disseminate information promoting open space preservation.
[Ord. No. 2004-33 § 1]
Two alternate members shall be appointed. The alternates shall
be residents of the Township and shall serve without compensation.
The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years except that
the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be for two
years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2.
An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
The purpose of this section is to foster the openness of government
and provide citizens with information concerning the various appointed
municipal positions which exist within the Township of Holmdel. The
section further provides for a procedure whereby a citizen can indicate
his/her desire to serve in a particular appointed position. Finally,
the section provides for a notification process so that those citizens
who have indicated a desire to hold a position will be notified when
that position is under consideration for appointment and will ultimately
be notified as to the action that was taken.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
The following terms as used in this section shall have the meaning
set forth below unless the context within which the term is used clearly
provides for a different meaning:
Shall mean any appointed position within the Township government
which is created either by statutory law or by ordinance or resolution.
Examples of such positions are Municipal Historian, member of any
board, commission, agency, council or committee of the municipality.
Shall mean the official or body which by virtue of statutory
law or by ordinance or resolution is given the authority to appoint
a person to hold a particular appointed municipal position.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
The Municipal Clerk or designee shall cause a register of appointed
municipal positions to be prepared and maintained. Such register shall
be made available on the Township's website and at Town Hall and shall
set forth at least the following:
a.
Title of each appointed municipal position.
b.
Brief description of the position's powers and duties.
c.
Any special credentials or qualifications required to hold the position.
d.
The length of the term for the position.
e.
The name of the person currently holding the position, the expiration
date of his or her term, and the number of vacant seats on the board
or commission.
f.
The dates/times and frequency of any meetings which the holder of
the position must attend.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I; Ord. No. 2006-09 § I]
The Municipal Clerk or designee shall maintain a current updated
listing of all existing vacancies for each appointed municipal position
within the municipality. Such list shall be made available at the
Municipal Clerk or designee's office and shall, in addition, be posted
on a bulletin board maintained for public announcements in Town Hall.
Further a press release shall be prepared by the Municipal Clerk and
forwarded to the local papers and the vacancy shall be posted on the
Township web site.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I; Ord. No. 2006-09 § I]
Unless essential for the proper functioning and/or carrying on of business of the local agency upon which the vacancy has occurred, a vacancy shall not be filled for a period of 30 days from its posting in order to allow interested persons time to submit applications as provided in subsection 2-66.6 below.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
The Municipal Clerk or designee shall maintain an application
form to be completed by any person interested in serving in an appointed
municipal position. Such application shall, at a minimum, contain
the following information:
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
Any person interested in serving in an appointed municipal position
may file an application for such position with the Municipal Clerk
or designee. Such application(s) may be filed at any time, whether
or not the appointed municipal position sought is vacant. A person
may withdraw his or her application at any time.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
The Municipal Clerk or designee shall maintain all filed applications
in a file or binder, segregated for each board or commission. Applications
shall be considered void after two years unless renewed by the applicant.
[Ord. No. 2005-15 § I]
Prior to filling any appointed municipal position, the appropriate
appointing authority shall review each application filed for that
position. Each person having submitted an application for an appointed
municipal position under consideration to be filled shall be notified
of said vacancy. The appointing authority shall conduct such review,
investigation and/or interviews, as the appointing authority deems
necessary or advisable, in its discretion. After a decision is reached
to fill a vacant appointed municipal position, all those who had submitted
an application for that position shall be notified of the appointing
decision.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-04
A Finance Advisory Committee is hereby established and shall
be known as the Finance Advisory Committee of the Township of Holmdel
("FAC").
The FAC shall consist of seven members appointed by resolution
of the Township Committee, comprised of six persons who are residents
of the Township ["public member(s)"], appointed to terms of three
years, and one member of the Township Committee, appointed at reorganization
on an annual basis to a term of one year (the "Township Committee
liaison"). All public members of the FAC shall be appointed on the
basis of their experience, qualifications and fitness for service
to the Committee. The appointments of public members of the FAC shall
be staggered so the terms for two members of the FAC shall expire
each year. A vacancy on the FAC occurring otherwise than by expiration
of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner
as the original appointment. Public members shall serve for their
respective terms and in holdover until their successors are appointed
and qualified.
The members of the FAC shall serve without compensation.
The members of the FAC shall choose from among its members a
Chairman, a Secretary, and such officers as it may deem necessary.
The FAC shall serve in an advisory capacity, providing guidance
to the Township Committee regarding the municipality's fiscal affairs.
The FAC may review publicly available documentation and hold discussions
on relevant considerations, including means of achieving financial
responsibility, means of offsetting the property tax burden for Holmdel
residents, and identification of potential new revenue opportunities.
The FAC may make recommendations, which shall be transmitted to the
Township Committee by the Township Committee liaison. Members of the
FAC are also encouraged to attend public meetings of the Township
Committee that involve discussions or actions relating to the Township's
finances, including but not limited to the annual budget.
The FAC shall hold meetings on a quarterly basis, or at the
request of the Township Committee liaison.
The FAC shall receive from all officials and all authorized
boards, departments and offices of the Township such assistance as
may be reasonably required by the FAC in performing its duties, and
the FAC shall also be given access to all publicly available municipal
records and information which may be appropriate in assisting the
FAC in the performance of its duties.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-03]
A Traffic and Bike Safety Committee is hereby established and
shall be known as the Traffic and Bike Safety Committee of the Township
of Holmdel ("TABS Committee").
a.
The TABS Committee shall consist of seven members, comprised of five
persons appointed by resolution of the Township Committee who are
residents of the Township, appointed to terms of three years ["public
member(s)"], one member of the Township Committee, appointed by resolution
of the Township Committee at reorganization on an annual basis, to
a term of one year (the "Township Committee liaison"), and one designee
of the Chief of Police, who shall be an official from the Holmdel
Township Police Department. All public members of TABS Committee shall
be appointed on the basis of their experience, qualifications and
fitness for service to the Committee. The appointments of public members
of TABS Committee shall be staggered so the terms for two members
of the TABS Committee shall expire each year. A vacancy on TABS Committee
occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for
the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
Public members shall serve for their respective terms and in holdover
until their successors are appointed and qualified.
b.
Any member of the TABS Committee may be removed during his or her
term for cause by an affirmative vote of the full membership of the
Township Committee, provided that the individual has been afforded
notice of the proposed reasons for removal and given an opportunity
to address the Township Committee before the removal vote is taken.
The members of TABS Committee shall serve without compensation.
The members of TABS Committee shall choose from among its members
a Chairman, a Secretary, and such officers as it may deem necessary.
The TABS Committee shall hold a reorganization meeting in January
of each year and elect its officers at that meeting.
The TABS Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity for matters
affecting the safety and well-being of all residents with respect
to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. The TABS Committee may
make recommendations, which shall be transmitted to the Township Committee
by the Township Committee liaison. The scope of the TABS Committee
deliberations and recommendations may include the following:
a.
To identify high risk intersections and streets in need of improved
traffic safety measures.
b.
To recommend crosswalks, signage, flashing lights, bike lanes, and
other demarcations to improve safety.
c.
To develop and share communications plans for residents to improve
driver safety, bike safety and pedestrian safety.
d.
To research and share successful programs and measures from other
towns to improve safety and encourage bike and pedestrian use.
e.
To recommend any partnerships or grants at the county, state or private
level to fund improvements to traffic and bike safety.
The TABS Committee shall hold meetings on a quarterly basis,
or at the request of the Township Committee Liaison or chairman. All
meetings shall be scheduled with not less than seven days' written
notice afforded to all TABS Committee members.
The TABS Committee shall receive from all officials and all
authorized boards, departments and offices of the Township such assistance
as may be reasonably required by the TABS Committee in performing
its duties, and the TABS Committee shall also be given access to all
publicly available municipal records and information which may be
appropriate in assisting the TABS Committee in the performance of
its duties.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-02]
The Township Committee seeks to encourage the regular attendance
and participation of appointed members of boards, committees, and
commissions of the Township of Holmdel, in order to ensure their proper
function and vitality. To accomplish this goal, the Township Committee
exercises its authority under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1(g) to establish
an attendance policy with a lower absentee threshold than that contained
in state law.
a.
For purposes of this section, "board" shall be defined as any board,
committee, commission, authority, or other agency of the Township
of Holmdel, established by ordinance or resolution of the Township
Committee, whether its membership is appointed by the Mayor or the
Township Committee.
b.
For purposes of this section, "appointee" shall be defined as any
person duly appointed to membership on a Board for a term that has
not expired.
a.
In the event that any appointee is absent from meetings of a board
for a period of six consecutive weeks, or three consecutive meetings,
whichever shall be of longer duration, without being excused by a
majority of the authorized members of the board, the appointee's membership
on the board shall be terminated and his or her seat automatically
deemed vacant by operation of this section.
b.
Any appointee that seeks to be excused from his or her absences from
a board may submit a written request to the board's presiding officer,
prior to the meeting upon which automatic removal would occur due
to his or her absence. The board shall consider the request for excusal
in its discretion, and may refuse to excuse absences unless due to
legitimate illness.
c.
Following any meeting resulting in operation of Subsection a, the presiding officer of the board and any Township employee that attends meetings of the board shall promptly notify the Township Clerk. Upon such notification, the Township Clerk shall inform the appointee in writing that his or her membership has been terminated and his or her seat automatically deemed vacant, with a copy transmitted to the presiding officer of the board, the Township Administrator, and all members of the Township Committee.
