[Prior code § 2-20.1]
There shall be a board of health in the Borough which shall
consist of six members. The members of the board of health shall be
appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough
council. Members shall be appointed for a term of four years, except
that of the members first appointed two shall hold office for one
year, two for two years and two for three years. Appointments to fill
vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments
and all such appointments shall be for the unexpired term only.
[Prior code § 2-20.2]
The board of health shall have the power and authority to adopt
ordinances relating to the protection of the health of Borough residents;
shall employ necessary personnel and fix their salaries; and shall
have under its jurisdiction the bureau of vital statistics of the
Borough, the health officer and such other employees as are necessary
to carry out its duties. The board of health shall have all of the
jurisdiction conferred upon boards of health by Title 26 of the Revised
Statutes.
[Prior code § 10-1]
Pursuant to the authority contained in Title 26 of the Revised
Statutes, the board of health of the Borough shall have the power
to enforce the provisions of this chapter, as well as the New Jersey
State Sanitary Code promulgated by the New Jersey State Health Council.
