[1974 Code § 2-68]
a. Each department shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Each department
head shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor appointing
him and until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
The foregoing shall apply to all department heads unless otherwise
provided for herein.
b. The Mayor may, in his discretion, remove the Administrator or any
department head after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Prior
to removing a department head, the Mayor shall first file a written
notice of his intention with Council, and such removal shall become
effective on the 20th day after the filing of such notice unless the
Council shall, prior thereto, have adopted a resolution by a 2/3 vote
of the whole number of the Council, disapproving the removal.
[1974 Code § 2-69]
a. The head of each department shall, subject to the powers delegated
to the Business Administrator herein, Charter and ordinances of the
Township:
1. Appoint subordinate officers within their respective departments
and may, with the approval of the Mayor, remove such officers and
employees subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Law or other
general law.
2. Assign functions, powers and duties to the officers or employees
based upon written job descriptions and subject to the provisions
of Civil Service Statutes.
3. Direct and supervise the work of the department and its employees
subject to the personnel policies and internal procedures established
by the Business Administrator.
4. Delegate to division heads such of his power as he may deem necessary
for efficient administration.
5. Establish written rules and regulations pertaining to his department.
6. Report at least annually to the Mayor and Council in such form as
shall be approved by the Mayor on the work of the department during
the preceding year.
7. Administer the work of the department through the divisions and bureaus
and such other units of administration as he may deem or find necessary
or desirable.
b. Internal Organization. The internal organization of each department
shall be determined by the director of the department and the Business
Administrator. Whenever any activity or functional duty shall, by
ordinance, be transferred from one department to another department
of the government, all functions, powers and duties thereof shall
be and are transferred as of the respective date of that ordinance.
[1974 Code § 2-70]
Whenever a vacancy exists, by resignation, removal, being unfilled or otherwise, in the office of a director of any Township department, the Mayor may temporarily fill such vacancy only by appointing the Business Administrator as acting director, who shall perform all duties and functions of such department head until the office shall be filled permanently within 90 days or such other time as may be consented to by the Council. The position of Business Administrator will be subject to §
2-7.
[1974 Code § 2-71]
a. A director may serve as a division head, and a division head may
serve as a bureau head without additional compensation.
b. Absent a resolution by the Council to the contrary, department heads
shall devote their full time to the proper and efficient discharge
of the lawful duties of their respective office. This provision shall
not apply to the Director of Law, the Director of Engineering and
the Planning Director.
[Added 9-21-2020 by Ord. No. 20-32-OAB]
Under the direction of the department head, the deputy municipal
department head will assist the department head in all facets of running
the department. Supervisory, administrative, clerical, personnel,
payroll, purchasing and field work may be required. Must be willing
and able to take direction from the department head, as well as bring
innovative ideas and concepts to the operation of the department.
Organizational, operational and efficiency skills are essential in
this operation. A bachelor's degree is preferred, but four years of
managerial, supervisory and/or administrative experience may be substituted.
A valid New Jersey driver's license is required.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1;
as amended 9-21-2020 by Ord. No. 20-32-OAB]
There shall be a Department of Administrative Services, the
head of which shall be the Administrator. The Department shall consist
of the following divisions: the Office of Information Technology;
Division of Police; Office of the Township Historian; Office of Emergency
Management; and the Division of Recreation.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1]
The Office of Information Technology shall consist of the Network Administrator, whose duties are detailed in §
2-13, and any other staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1]
a. Established. There is hereby established in the Township a Division
of Police, the head of which shall be the Chief of Police.
b. The Division of Police shall be otherwise known as the "Police Department of the Township of Berkeley, in the County of Ocean," and shall be otherwise governed by the provisions of Chapter
14, Article 1, except as otherwise modified by the provisions of the Administrative Code.
c. The Emergency Medical Services Division, found in §
14-65, is located within the Police Department.
d. The Animal Control Department, as found in Chapter
9, is located within the Police Department.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1]
The Office of the Township Historian shall consist of the Township Historian, whose duties are outlined in §
2-11, and any other staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1]
a. Established. There is hereby established in the Township an Office
of Emergency Management, which shall consist of the Emergency Management
Coordinator and any staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
b. Emergency Management Coordinator. The Mayor shall appoint an Emergency
Management Coordinator from among the residents of the municipality.
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall serve, subject to fulfilling
the requirements of State law, for a term of three years.
c. Duties of Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency Management
Coordinator shall be responsible for the planning, activating, coordinating
and the conduct of emergency management operations within the Township.
Whenever, in his or her opinion, a disaster has occurred or is imminent
in any municipality, the Emergency Management Coordinator of that
municipality shall proclaim a state of local disaster emergency within
the Township. The Emergency Management Coordinator, in accordance
with regulations promulgated by the State Director of Emergency Management,
shall be empowered to issue and enforce such orders as may be necessary
to implement and carry out emergency management operations and to
protect the health, safety and resources of the residents of the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 1;
amended 9-24-2018 by Ord. No. 18-45-OAB; 9-21-2020 by Ord. No. 20-32-OAB]
a. The Division of Recreation shall be headed by a Director of Recreation.
The Director of Recreation will be responsible for the operations
of the Department of Recreation under the direction of the Township
Administrator. The Director of Recreation shall ensure the continued
efficient operation of the Department and be willing and able to bring
innovative ideas and concepts to the operation of the Department.
Organizational, operational and efficiency skills are essential in
this position. A bachelor's degree is preferred, but four years of
managerial, supervisory and/or administrative experience may be substituted.
A valid New Jersey driver's license is required.
b. The Division of Recreation shall undertake the planning and development
of all recreation programs in the Township and encourage the growth
and development of organized sports. There shall be a Recreation Advisory
Council within the Division of Recreation, in accordance with the
terms below.
1. The Recreation Advisory Council shall consist of 12 members. Eight
of the members shall be the presidents or chief representatives of
the following recreational programs:
(b)
Berkeley Girls' Softball.
(c)
Berkeley Mat Rat Wrestling.
(d)
Berkeley American Youth Football.
(e)
Berkeley Little League Baseball.
(f)
Berkeley Bombers Roller Hockey.
(g)
Berkeley Soccer Association.
(h)
Berkeley Senior Softball League.
2. The remaining appointments shall be as follows:
(b)
Recreation Division Supervisor.
(c)
Two members of the public at large, one appointed by Council
and one appointed by the Mayor.
3. Terms shall begin January 1 and end December 31. Any present member
whose term expires otherwise shall sit until December 31 of the year
of his or her expiration year.
4. One member shall be designated by the Advisory Council as Chairman,
and the members, by virtue of their experience in recreation, shall
serve as an advisory body to the Superintendent of Recreation. The
Advisory Council shall serve only in an advisory role and shall have
no control or supervision over the Superintendent.
[1974 Code § 2-89]
a. The Department of Engineering of the Township is hereby established.
It is the function of this department to provide the engineering services
required by the municipality and the Planning Board. Its department-level
status operates directly under the supervision of the Mayor and Administrator
and shall provide assistance to all departments, boards and agencies
to ensure that proper engineering criteria are supplied before a policy
determination is made. In this connection, the Township Engineer shall
provide a myriad of services to all elements of the Township government
when directed by either the Mayor or the Township Council.
b. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor upon the advice and
consent of Council. The term shall be during the term of office of
the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment and qualification
of his or her successor. The Township Engineer shall be a licensed
professional engineer within the State of New Jersey and have experience
as a municipal engineer and shall possess such other qualifications
of ability and experience which the Mayor and Council shall deem necessary
to perform the duties of his or her office.
[1974 Code § 2-90]
The Township Engineer shall:
a. Perform administrative and engineering work in the investigation,
design, construction and maintenance of all public works projects.
b. Supervise the preparation of such surveys of property lines or of
a construction nature as may be required by the Township.
c. Prepare and supervise the preparation of such plans and blueprints
as may be required by the Mayor or the Township Council.
d. Coordinate and plan the expansion of roads in the Township.
e. Perform all duties as may be required of a municipal engineer by
State Statute.
f. Attend all meetings of the Township Council and Planning Board as
requested.
g. Supervise and provide the engineering calculations, specifications
and expertise required for the persons, materials and equipment as
directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
h. Certify success or completion of and authorize progress payments
pursuant to public works and capital improvement projects.
i. Issue all certifications as may be required by the Mayor and Township
Council.
k. Review proposed subdivision sketches and plats and site plans for
conformity with the Township Subdivision and Site Plan Ordinances
and advise the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment as to such matters.
[1974 Code § 2-91]
a. All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating
to the administration of the Department of Engineering shall be and
remain the property of the municipality. Upon the termination of his
services to the municipality, each Township Engineer shall forthwith
surrender to his successor all such property.
b. The Director of Engineering shall have a contract with the municipality
providing for compensation for his services. The Salary Ordinance
shall reflect moneys appropriated to the Department of Engineering
and shall generally describe the method of calculation of the compensation.
All professional contracts shall be approved by Council.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
There is hereby established a Department of Finance, the head
of which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of Council. The Department Head be and is hereby designated as the
Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et
seq. The Department shall include the Divisions of Tax Collection;
Tax Assessment; Treasurer; and Purchasing.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
a. The Chief Financial Officer shall serve during the term of the office
of Mayor and until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
b. The Chief Financial Officer shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge
of municipal finance matters and a capacity to provide the controlled
function in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-48. Such knowledge and
capacity shall be evidenced by the possession of a Municipal Finance
Officer's Certificate which shall have been issued by the State of
New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
The Chief Financial Officer shall:
a. Supervise the Divisions of Tax Assessor, Tax Collection, Treasurer
and Purchasing and all personnel therein subject to the administrative
and personnel procedures and policies as established by the Business
Administrator.
b. Maintain the central book of accounts of the Township according to
such forms, standards and procedures that shall be approved by the
Auditor. Any and all Township officials shall, upon request of the
Department Head, place at his disposal all records, books, bonds,
documents and papers which he may deem necessary to aid him in his
duty to keep such accounts.
c. Provide and impose a uniform system of accounts on all departments
and agencies of the Township.
d. Provide such studies, reports and recommendations as may be required
by the Mayor, Business Administrator or Auditor.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
The Division of the Treasurer shall be headed by the Township
Treasurer who shall:
a. Preaudit all payrolls, claims and demands against the Township upon
certification by the Administrator or designated Department Head that
the amount is due and unpaid according to the records and information
of his department.
b. Require that reports of receipts and disbursements from each department
of the Township be made daily or at such intervals as will most efficiently
protect the Township's interest.
c. Maintain a central payroll system and all social security, pension
and pertinent data for the same.
d. Control all expenditures to assure that budget appropriations are
not exceeded and request proof that each proposed expenditure is in
conformity with the Charter and the ordinances of the Township. Unless
the Treasurer shall certify that there is an unencumbered balance
of appropriation available, no appropriation shall be encumbered,
and no commitment or expenditure shall be made. The Treasurer shall
certify availability of funds.
e. Keep records and books of accounts for the exercise of the foregoing
financial budgetary control over each department of the Township and
keep such accounts as will show the amount of each appropriation,
the accumulative amount paid therefrom and the unpaid obligations
and unencumbered balance thereof.
f. Prepare such statistical studies and reports as may be required by
the Department Head.
g. Deposit all funds received in such depositories as may be designated
by resolution of the Council. All moneys of the Township not required
for current operation shall be invested pursuant to law or shall be
deposited in interest bearing accounts. All such interest shall be
accounted for in the Township books of accounts.
h. Have custody of all investments and invested funds of the Township
or in its possession in a fiduciary capacity, except as otherwise
provided by law, and have the safekeeping of all bonds and notes for
transfer, registration or exchange.
i. Receive and safely keep and disburse moneys received and raised for
public schools and keep separate accounts thereof.
j. Keep a full and systematic account of all cash receipts and disbursements
in proper books. The Treasurer shall, at least every month and more
often if the Council requires, furnish the Council, through the Mayor,
with a statement of the moneys subsequent to his last report. He shall
annually, during the month of January, make a full report to the Council
of his receipts and expenditures during the preceding year and shall,
whenever required, lay before the Council, for examination or audit,
all books, papers and vouchers pertaining to his office.
m. Cooperate with the Auditor and seek his services when required.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
There shall be established the Division of Tax Assessment, comprised of the Tax Assessor, whose duties are outlined in §
2-9, and any other staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
a. Establishment; Appointment and Qualifications of Division Head. There
is hereby established within the Township the Division of Tax Collection,
the head of which shall be the Tax Collector, who shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. Any person appointed
to the position of Tax Collector shall be appointed for a four-year
term. In addition to any State certifications required for the office,
the person appointed to the position of Tax Collector shall demonstrate
by previous training, background or education a thorough knowledge
of the laws of the State of New Jersey pertinent to the office for
which appointment is sought. A Tax Collector may obtain tenure in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-144 and during tenure shall continue
to hold office during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be
removed therefrom except for just cause.
b. Powers and Duties. The Tax Collector shall:
1. Act as the head of the Division of Tax Collection and supervise all
employees contained within the office subject to the personnel policies
and administrative policies of the Township.
2. Perform duties as are specifically required of Tax Collectors under
any provision of State Statute and specifically enforce all provisions
pertinent to Tax Collectors contained within N.J.S.A. 54:1-1 et seq.
3. See to the collection of delinquent taxes as provided for under State
Statute.
4. Prepare tax searches as may be authorized by law.
5. Provide for the foreclosure of tax sale certificates in a timely
fashion.
6. In accordance with State Statute, act as the receiver of rents and
manager of properties obtained by the Township through tax foreclosures,
which powers and duties shall be further delineated by Township Council
by way of resolution.
7. See to the deposit of such public moneys received in the authorized
public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate
account within 48 hours after the receipt of funds.
8. Maintain a full and complete record and account of all sums collected
and make monthly reports and accountings of the funds of the Township
collected, received and deposited, which reports and accounts shall
be filed as a public record with the Township Clerk to be disseminated
to the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 2]
There shall be established the Division of Purchasing, comprised of the Qualified Purchasing Agent, whose duties are outlined in §
2-12, and any other staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
[Added 6-25-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-23-OAB]
There shall be established the Division of Fiscal Control comprised
of a Fiscal Officer and Assistant Fiscal Officer, whose duties are
to support, as directed by the Department Head, the Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, and any other staff as deemed
necessary by the Township.
[1974 Code § 2-95]
a. There is hereby established in the Township a Department of Law.
The head of the Department of Law shall be the Director of the Department
of Law who shall serve for a term as provided for in the Optional
Municipal Charter Law. He shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of Council.
b. In an effort to secure a person of prior experience and of proper
professional qualifications for the office, the Director of Law shall
be a licensed attorney of the State of New Jersey and shall have been
so admitted for a period of not less than five years. The Director
shall have either served in the office as a Director of a Department
of Law of a municipality of the State of New Jersey or as a Municipal
Attorney in the State of New Jersey for a period of not less than
three years. In lieu of serving in office, the individual may submit
to the Mayor and Council sufficient information to demonstrate his
experience and expertise in the field of municipal law.
[1974 Code § 2-96]
The Director of Law shall provide all legal services to the
administration and its agencies, departments and boards. He shall
provide such legal services as are required by the Township Council.
Subject to the foregoing, he shall:
a. Advise as to the form sufficiency of all ordinances, resolutions
and Township actions prior to occurrence.
b. Review and approve all contracts.
c. Settle or compromise litigation with the approval of the Mayor and
Township Council.
d. Render legal opinions in writing upon questions of law submitted
by the Mayor and Township Council.
e. Attend public meetings and caucus meetings of Council when requested.
f. Supervise the bidding process.
g. Handle all personnel matters, grievances and collective bargaining
agreements when requested by the administration.
h. Such other different functions, powers and duties as may be provided
for by Township resolution or administrative rule or regulation.
[1974 Code § 2-97]
The Director of Law, or such attorney as he may designate, shall
conduct prosecutions for crimes and offenses cognizable by the Municipal
Court of the Township of Berkeley, including violations of ordinances
of the municipality, complaints of any department under State law
and violations of rules or regulations duly promulgated by any department;
provided, however, that the Director of Law shall not be responsible
for the prosecution of such crimes and offenses as are required by
law to be prosecuted by the County Prosecutor. The Director of Law
or his designee shall not be required to prosecute complaints filed
by private citizens except where directed by the Judge of the Municipal
Court or whenever he shall determine that the Township has a special
interest.
[1974 Code § 2-98]
There is hereby established in the Township an Office of Public
Defender. The office shall be under the direction and control of the
Director of Law, who shall appoint an attorney of the State of New
Jersey with the proper qualifications to serve in this capacity. In
an effort to avoid the appearance of conflict, the appointment of
Public Defender shall not be made by the Director of the Department
of Law in the event that the Director is acting as the Prosecutor
of the Township of Berkeley. In that event, the appointment shall
be made by the Administrator, and the Office of the Public Defender
shall be part of the Department of Administration.
[1974 Code § 2-98.1; Ord. No. 94-07; Ord. No. 97-51 § 1]
a. Any person applying for representation in the Berkeley Township Municipal
Court by the Berkeley Township Public Defender or Court approved counsel,
shall be required to pay an application fee of $200, but only in an
amount necessary to pay the costs of Municipal Public Defender services.
b. In accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the Supreme Court,
the Municipal Court may waive the required application fee, in whole
or in part, only if the Court determines, in its discretion, upon
a clear and convincing showing by the applicant that the application
fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation.
c. The Municipal Court may permit a person to pay the application fee
over a specific period of time not to exceed four months.
d. Funds collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a
dedicated fund administered by the Chief Financial Officer of the
Township. Such funds shall be used exclusively to meet the costs incurred
in providing the services of a Municipal Public Defender including,
when required, expert and lay investigation and testimony.
[1974 Code § 2-99]
a. All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating
to the administration of the Department of Law shall be and remain
the property of the municipality. Upon the termination of his services
to the municipality, each legal officer shall forthwith surrender
to his successor all such property, together with a written consent
to the substitution of his successor in all legal actions and proceedings
then pending to which the municipality is a party.
b. The Director of Law shall have a contract with the municipality providing
for compensation for his services. The Salary Ordinance shall reflect
moneys appropriated to the Department of Law and shall generally describe
the method of calculation of the compensation. All professional contracts
shall be approved by the Council.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 3]
There is hereby established a Department of Planning and Community
Development in the Township. The Head of the Department shall be the
Director of Planning. The Department shall include such officers and
employees as shall be required to fulfill its responsibilities set
forth in the following sections.
a. Under the direction and supervision of the Planning Director, the
Department shall be responsible for the conduct of all long-range
planning activities. Due to the rapid growth in Berkeley Township,
it is determined that it is the policy of the Township to provide
for the growth of the community with professional assistance. As part
of its responsibilities, the Department shall:
1. Assist and advise the Mayor, Council and Planning Board in all long-range
planning and management matters relating to the public and private
development of the municipality.
2. Study the operation and effect of land use controls and their administration
in the municipality and report thereon to the Planning Board, the
Mayor and the Council.
3. Continue studies and collect statistical and other data to serve
as a basis for planning recommendations.
4. Conduct studies and prepare materials for the Master Plan and general
plans for development of the municipality and their implementation.
5. Prepare, evaluate and present to the Mayor, Council and Planning
Board plans for development and renewal of the municipality.
6. Coordinate the long-range planning activity of all municipal agencies.
7. Supervise the support personnel for municipal agencies dealing with
zoning and planning matters and develop regulations to better implement
their responsibilities under the Municipal Land Use Act.
8. Direct the Zoning Officer and assist him in evaluating site plans,
subdivision plats and variance applications for conformity with municipal
ordinances and advise the Planning Board and Zoning Board on such
matters.
9. Be responsible for maintaining files and records of all maps, site
plans, variances, subdivisions and other planning data.
10. Supervise the Secretary of the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment
in the performance of his or her duties.
11. Assist the Industrial Commission.
b. The Director of Planning shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of Council and shall:
1. Be a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a
licensed New Jersey professional planner.
2. Have not less than five years experience in general municipal planning
on behalf of public agencies, including the preparation of Master
Plans and the individual elements thereof; the preparation of zoning
standards and other development regulations; projecting the fiscal
impact of development; and involvement with the regulations and procedures
of CAFRA and the New Jersey Pinelands Commissions.
3. Have not less than five years experience supervising a staff/employees.
4. Possess a demonstrated understanding of grant application procedures,
the real estate market and overall land development trends, constraints
and potentials, especially as the same apply to Ocean County and Berkeley
Township in particular.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 3]
There is hereby established a Division of Zoning, the head of
which shall be the Zoning Officer, who shall be responsible for review
of all plans and applications for zoning permits and for any and all
other duties as prescribed by Statute and ordinance. The Zoning Officer
shall be under the supervision of the Planning Director. He shall
maintain files and records on all zoning permits.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 3;
amended 6-25-2018 by Ord. No. 18-23-OAB]
a. There is hereby established a Division of Code Enforcement, comprised
of the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer and the Senior Code Enforcement
Officer, and other administrative staff as necessary. The Supervising
and Senior Code Enforcement Officers shall be responsible for the
enforcement of all local municipal and zoning ordinances whose enforcement
is not specifically designated to be enforced by other officers, employees,
or departments.
b. The Supervising and Senior Code Enforcement Officers shall be under
the supervision of the Planning Director and shall maintain all files
and records required by their duties. They shall issue summonses and
appear in court as necessary.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 3]
a. Within the Department of Planning and Community Development there
shall be the Division of Construction Inspection, the head of which
shall be the Construction Official.
b. The Division Head shall be subject to the supervision of Department Head, except that the Construction Official shall have authority under State laws to administer and to supervise the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code and Chapter
11, Building and Housing, of the Code of the Township of Berkeley, and specifically §
11-1, is modified and superseded to the extent that this Code conflicts with the provisions therein.
c. The Building and Property Maintenance Code Appeals Board, which is provided for in Chapter
12, is continued. The Mayor shall appoint the members of the Board as provided for in that chapter.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 3]
Within the Department of Planning and Community Development there shall be the Division of Fire Prevention and Protection, which shall be comprised of the Fire Official, whose duties are prescribed in Chapter
13, and any other staff as deemed necessary by the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 4;
amended 9-24-2018 by Ord. No. 18-45-OAB]
[Amended 9-21-2020 by Ord. No. 20-32-OAB]
There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which
shall be the Director of Public Works. The Department shall consist
of the following divisions: the Division of Streets and Roads, the
Division of Equipment Maintenance, the Division of Buildings and Grounds,
the Division of Sanitation and Recycling and the Division of Parks
and Recreation.
a. Establishment. There shall be a Division of Streets and Roads, the
head of which shall be the Streets and Roads Foreman.
b. Duties. The Division of Streets and Roads shall:
1. Maintain and repair all public roads within the Township.
2. Maintain, alter and repair sidewalks controlled by the Township and
curbs, gutters and encroachments by objects and structures above and
below such streets and sidewalks in accordance with the ordinances
of the Township.
3. Provide for regular snow removal and sanding or salting operations.
4. Maintain storm drainage systems.
5. Make capital improvements to and perform maintenance for public parks,
beaches and recreation areas.
6. Do such other jobs as may be allocated by the Director of Public
Works.
There shall be established the Division of Buildings and Grounds,
which shall be responsible for maintenance of Township structures
and their immediate surrounding areas.
There is hereby established a Division of Sanitation and Recycling.
This Division shall handle all aspects of solid waste collection and
transportation to the authorized landfill site, as well as the recycling
programs for the Township.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 5;
amended 9-24-2018 by Ord. No. 18-45-OAB]
There is hereby created the Division of Parks and Beaches, the
head of which shall be a person qualified by education, experience
and training in the planning, development, administration and management
of facilities in the private or public sector. The title of the person
with these qualifications shall be a civil-service-classified employee
as defined in the applicable state statutes and subject to civil service
jurisdiction.
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public
Works, the Division of Parks and Beaches shall:
a. Enforce all applicable regulations for the maintenance and control
of all recreational areas, public beaches, parks, playgrounds, nature
facilities and recreational facilities in the Township.
b. Undertake the planning and development of all facilities in the Township.
c. Perform maintenance for the care and upkeep of park equipment and
play areas.
d. Be responsible for the regulation, planting, care and control of
shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon and in the streets,
highways, public places, parks and parkways of the Township.
e. Perform maintenance on parks, beaches and recreation areas and such
other functions as will be assigned by the Director of Public Works.
a. Established. There is hereby established a Division of Golf Course,
the head of which shall be the Superintendent of Greens. The Division
shall be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the golf
course.
b. Duties. Subject to the provisions of this Administrative Code, the Division head shall administer the golf course in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
25, Municipal Golf Course Regulations.
[Ord. No. 2016-05-OAB § 7]
a. Establishment. There shall be a Department of Human Resources. The
head of the Department shall be the Director of Human Resources. The
compensation of the Director of Human Resources shall be such sum
as shall be fixed by salary ordinance.
b. Powers and Duties of Director of Human Resources. The Township Director
of Human Resources shall:
1. Assist in the recruitment of qualified persons for the offices and
positions in the Township government.
2. Prepare and recommend to the Business Administrator such rules as
he/she may find necessary, appropriate or desirable to improve personnel
administration within the Township government.
3. Prepare, install and maintain a job classification plan based upon
the duties, authority and responsibility of offices, employments and
positions in the Township government, in accordance with State law.
4. Prepare and maintain a pay plan based upon such job classification.
5. Establish and maintain a roster of all persons in the Township government
which shall set forth the significant facts relating to personnel
administration.
6. Establish and develop in-service training programs for persons in
the Township government.
7. Maintain a continuous study of the operation and effect of personnel
methods and practices in the Township, including hours and days of
work, leaves of absence, sick leave, vacation, pension and retirement
provisions, and report his/her findings and recommendations to the
Business Administrator.
8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Mayor or Business
Administrator.