[1985 Code § 3-1.1]
At the first meeting of the Council in January of each year,
there shall be approved an account to be designated the "Borough of
Ringwood Payroll Account." The Treasurer, upon receipt of a warrant
for the amount due such payroll account, shall deposit such amount
to the credit of the payroll account, charging the appropriate budgetary
accounts therewith.
[1985 Code § 3-1.2]
At each regular meeting of the Council, the Borough Clerk shall
submit for approval or ratification, the necessary payrolls for the
amounts due officers and employees for compensation. The payroll shall
be considered by the Council and approved, if found to be correct.
[1985 Code § 3-1.3]
Officers authorized to sign checks are hereby authorized to
sign warrants drawn in favor of the payroll account upon due notice
that the appropriate payrolls have been approved by the proper certifying
authorities.
[1985 Code § 3-1.4]
The Treasurer shall draw checks on the payroll account for the
officers and employees of the Borough entitled to payment therefrom.
[1985 Code § 3-1.5]
In case of error or adjustment in the payroll account, it shall
be the duty of the Borough Clerk to cause such error to be corrected
or adjustment made, and appropriate record made thereof.
[1985 Code § 3-1.6]
At the first meeting of the Council in January of each year,
there shall be approved an account to be designated the "Borough of
Ringwood Payroll Agency Account." The Treasurer, upon receipt of a
warrant for the amount due such payroll agency account, shall deposit
such amount to the credit of the payroll agency account, charging
the appropriate budgetary accounts therewith.
[1985 Code § 3-1.7]
At each regular meeting of the Council, the Borough Clerk shall
submit for approval or ratification the amounts due the several agencies.
The payroll agency account payments shall be considered by the Council
and approved, if found to be correct.
[1985 Code § 3-1.8]
The Treasurer shall draw checks on the payroll agency account
for the agencies entitled to payment therefrom.
[1985 Code § 3-1.9]
In case or error or adjustment in the payroll agency account,
it shall be the duty of the Borough Clerk to cause such error to be
corrected or adjustment made, and appropriate record made thereof.
[1985 Code § 3-2.1]
Any person claiming payment from the Borough shall present a
duly certified, detailed bill of demand to the Director of Finance.
[1985 Code § 3-2.2]
It shall be the duty of the Director of Finance to see that
the signature of the officer or employee who has been duly designated
by the local unit to certify that the materials have been received
by, or the services rendered to, the local unit, appears on every
claim.
[1985 Code § 3-2.3]
a.
Claims which have been signed as provided in subsection 2-51.2 shall be presented to the department head responsible for the placing of the order, who, if satisfied the claims are proper, shall approve the claim.
b.
After approval as required in paragraph a, the claim shall be approved
by the Borough Manager and then filed with the Director of Finance.
In the absence of the Borough Manager, the claim may be approved by
the Director of Finance. The Clerk shall present the claim to the
Council for formal approval at the next regular meeting of the Council
after approvals as set forth herein have been obtained.
c.
A list of all claims shall be presented for approval at the next
regular meeting and such list shall be made available to the Council
at least two days before the meeting.
[1985 Code § 3-2.4]
a.
The Council shall consider all claims and shall approve or disapprove
all claims. When the Council disapproves any claim, it shall state
the reasons for such rejection.
b.
Any disapproved claim shall be referred back to the Borough Clerk
with such instructions as the Council may give at the time of disapproval.
c.
It shall be the duty of the Borough Clerk, or such other officer
designated by resolution of the Council, to indicate on approved claims
that they have been approved for payment, with the date of approval
thereof noted on the claim.
[1985 Code § 3-2.5]
It shall be the duty of the Borough Clerk to record all claims
in the official minutes, indicating that the Council has, by formal
action, approved same, with the appropriate record as to any claim
disapproved or rejected. After approval, claims shall be filed in
the office of the Director of Finance. This filing shall be amplified
by appropriate detail in the minutes to permit ready identification.
[1985 Code § 3-2.6]
After the Clerk has certified that the claims have been approved,
he shall turn over same to the Treasurer or other Chief Financial
Officers, who shall forthwith prepare the necessary checks for the
payment thereof, and record them in proper books of account. The checks
shall be signed by the Mayor and Borough Clerk, and thereafter countersigned
by the Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer or other Chief Financial Officer
and mailed or distributed to the proper parties.
[1985 Code § 3-4.1]
No license or permit shall be issued, reissued or renewed by
the Municipal Council, or any agency, department, official, agent,
or employee of the Borough unless the applicant, if he/she is the
owner of the property where the business or activity is conducted,
shall have paid all delinquent taxes or assessments due and owing
through the quarter in which the application is filed.
[1985 Code § 3-4.2]
Any license or permit issued by any of the entities enumerated in subsection 2-55.1 may be revoked or suspended by the Municipal Council when any licensee or permittee who is the owner of the property upon which the licensed or permitted business or activity is conducted has failed to pay the taxes due on the property for at least three consecutive quarters. The license or permit shall be restored upon payment of delinquent taxes or assessments.
[1985 Code § 3-4.3]
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any license
or permit issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq. (Alcoholic Beverages
Law).
[Ord. No. 2012-#09]
The fee for any business to advertise on the Yard Sale Map shall
be $50.
[1985 Code § 2-20.1]
Every officer or employee shall, upon termination, deliver forthwith
to his successor or, if there be no successor, to the Manager, all
monies, papers, books, memoranda, accounts and data pertaining to
his office.
[1985 Code § 2-20.2]
Every officer and employee whose compensation is established
on a full-time basis shall devote his entire time during business
hours to the duties of his office.
[Ord. No. 2014-11]
Whenever an employee is entitled to Federal family medical leave
under the applicable Federal statute and regulations, the employee
shall be required to use any available paid sick leave at the same
time when the leave is for the employee's own medical condition. All
other conditions for family medical leave and paid sick leave shall
apply and remain in full force and effect.
[Ord. No. 1999-13]
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is herewith created
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq. to reward members of
the volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps for their loyal,
diligent, and devoted services to the residents of the Borough of
Ringwood.
[Ord. No. 1999-13]
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a
deferred income account for each volunteer member who meets the criteria
set forth below; that such contributions shall be made in accordance
with a plan that shall be established by the Borough of Ringwood pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183, and that such plan shall be administered in
accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code and this section.
[Ord. No. 1999-13; Ord. No. 2003-2]
The LOSAP shall provide for the annual contributions to each
eligible member that meets the criteria as follows:
a.
Fifty points in a calendar year are required for a member of a volunteer
fire company to be eligible for an annual contribution. Three hundred
fifty points are required in a calendar year for a member of the ambulance
corps to be eligible for an annual contribution.
b.
Five years of service are required for vesting. A member who fails
to meet eligibility criteria for two consecutive years shall forfeit
all rights toward vesting and the monies contributed to that member's
account shall go into the pool for distribution in accordance with
paragraph c below. Any member with 10 years of service as of January
1, 2000 shall be vested immediately upon adoption of the plan.
c.
The Borough's annual contribution shall be $850 for the base year
of 2000 for each eligible member. In addition, contributions which
are forfeited by members who do not become vested throughout that
calendar year will be distributed in accordance with LOSAP rules and
regulations.
[Ord. No. 1999-13; Ord. No. 2003-2]
The estimated cost of the Service Award Program has been calculated
to be $78,100 for the base year.
[Ord. No. 1999-13]
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for
volunteer service provided to the volunteer fire company/ambulance
corps organization in accordance with the following schedules[1] which are attached hereto and made a part hereof:
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedules A and B are included as attachments to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 1999-13]
a.
Submission of List; Removal from List. In accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:14-191, the Fire Chiefs and Ambulance Corps Captain shall furnish
to the Municipal Council an Annual Certification List, certified under
oath, of all volunteer members, which shall identify those active
volunteer members who have qualified for credit under the Award Program
for the previous year. Except for a medical leave due to an injury
sustained in the line of duty, any excusal or leave of absence or
medical leave in excess of three months shall disqualify the member
from eligibility for a credit for that year. This list shall be submitted
annually. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a volunteer
member may request that the member's name be deleted from the list
as a participant in the Length of Service Award Program. A request
for deletion shall be in writing and shall remain effective until
withdrawn in the same manner.
b.
Approval of List. The Municipal Council shall review the Annual Certification
List furnished by the Fire Chiefs and Ambulance Corps Captain and
approve the final annual certification. The approved list of active
certified volunteer members shall then be returned to the Fire Chiefs
and Ambulance Corps Captain and posted for at least 30 days for review
by the members. The Fire Chiefs and Ambulance Corps Captain shall
provide any information concerning the Annual Certification List that
the Municipal Council shall require as part of its review.
c.
Appeals. An active volunteer member whose name does not appear on
the approved Certification List may appeal within 30 days of posting
of the list. The appeal shall be in writing and mailed to the Municipal
Clerk. The Municipal Council shall investigate the appeal and render
a decision regarding the appeal. The decision of the Fire Chief, Ambulance
Corps Captain or that of the Municipal Council regarding the approved
Certification List shall be subject to appropriate judicial review.
[Ord. No. 1999-13]
This section shall not take effect unless it is approved by
the voters as a public question at the next General Election.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 1999-13, codified herein, was
approved by the voters of the Borough of Ringwood at the General Election
held on November 2, 1999.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
This section shall be known as "The Regulations Banning the
Use of Government Buildings and Government Equipment for Political
Fundraising."
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
It is the purpose of this section to promote public confidence
in government and ensure the integrity of governmental processes by
prohibiting political fundraising on public property or by use of
public facilities.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
As used herein:
Shall mean any individual seeking election to a public office
of the Federal government, State, County, Municipality, school district
or political organization at an election.
Shall mean and include all loans and transfers of money or
other thing of value to or by any candidate, elected official or political
organization and all pledges or other commitments or assumptions of
liability to make any such transfer. Contributions shall be deemed
to have been made upon the date when such commitment is made or liability
assumed.
Shall mean any person holding elective municipal office or
holding an appointed position in the Borough government, or in any
agency, commission, board, or office thereof, whether the position
is full-time or part-time, compensated or uncompensated; and any employee
of municipal government or in any agency, commission, board, or office
thereof, whether the position is full-time or part-time.
Shall mean the Borough of Ringwood and any officer, department,
board, commission, or agency thereof.
Shall mean any two or more persons acting jointly, or any
corporation, partnership or any other incorporated or unincorporated
association which is organized to, or does, aid or promote the nomination,
election or defeat of any candidate or candidate for Federal, State,
County, Municipal or school board office. "Political organization"
includes, but is not limited to, organizations otherwise defined as
"political committee," "joint candidates committee," and "legislative
leadership committee."
Shall mean buildings, land, vehicles, phones, fax machines,
computers or other office equipment or supplies and other real or
personal property owned, leased or controlled by the Borough, except
for public roads and open park land.
Shall mean to seek by oral or written communication a contribution
as same is defined herein.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
No municipal official, employee or appointee may solicit, commit
to pay, or receive payment of or a commitment to pay any contribution
for any candidate, elected official or political organization while
in or on the property of the Borough or by utilizing the property
of the Borough.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
Prohibited forms of fundraising shall include but are not limited
to:
a.
Soliciting or accepting contributions using municipal telephones,
fax machines or computers.
b.
Soliciting or accepting contributions using personal telephones while
on the property of the Borough.
c.
Soliciting or accepting contributions through the use of publicly-owned
computers or privately-owned personal computers while on the property
of the Borough.
d.
Using Municipal letterhead to solicit or accept contributions.
e.
Sending correspondence which solicits contributions on or by use
of Borough property.
f.
Face-to-face soliciting of an individual or an owner or representative
of a business entity while on the property of the Borough.
g.
Use of automobiles owned or leased by the Borough to accept or solicit
contributions.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
It shall be the responsibility of any employee, appointee or
elected official who observes any prohibited forms of fundraising
to report such conduct to the Municipal Ethics Board, if one exists,
or in the alternative, to the Municipal Prosecutor and the Municipal
Clerk who shall report same to the Governing Body.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
It shall be unlawful for any employee, elected official or appointee
to be dismissed, reprimanded, retaliated against or otherwise intimidated
for complying with the reporting requirements mandated by this section.
[Ord. No. 2000-01]
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
The purpose of this section is:
a.
To provide Internet and e-mail access for the purpose of communication
and information relative to conducting Borough business;
b.
To establish general rules and regulations for the use of the Internet
and all related computer services for all Borough employees and other
authorized users; and
c.
To establish management controls to ensure the quality and security
of information posted on the Internet.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
Borough employees may receive authorization to access and use
the Internet for the following reasons:
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
a.
General Use Guidelines.
1.
Internet access is considered Borough property. Authorized users
are expressly prohibited from using Borough-provided Internet access
for personal and/or non-Borough business. Personal or recreational
use of the Borough's Internet Access provider/system, even after hours,
is prohibited.
2.
All Borough employees are responsible for complying with Borough
regulations and standards of conduct on the use of the Internet. Violations
of these disciplinary action and criminal prosecution in the event
of illegal Internet use.
3.
Employees shall respect intellectual property rights at all times
when obtaining information over the Internet. Employees shall not
use Borough equipment to access the Internet in order to lobby public
officials at any level and/or ask others to lobby in their behalf.
b.
Monitoring Internet Use. Borough Department Heads have the right
to monitor the Internet activities of their employees when using Borough
equipment. Monitoring will occur when there is evidence that an employee
is involved in activities that are prohibited by law, that violate
Borough regulations and policies, that might jeopardize the technical
systems of the Borough, violate Borough and/or departmental policies,
guidelines, and standards of conduct on the use of the Internet.
c.
Permitted Provider; Liability for Costs. Only the Borough Internet
Access provider/system may be used for Internet access on Borough
computers. Use of fee-for-service providers on the Internet is not
allowed unless the necessary approvals and funding have been obtained
in advance. Any individual who obligates a Borough Department to pay
for products or services without prior approval is personally liable
for these costs and subject to disciplinary action.
d.
Computer Viruses.
1.
Checking for Viruses. Employees/authorized users must comply with
all Borough regulations regarding computer viruses and the Internet.
Downloads must only be made to a PC running an anti-virus inoculation
program. It is recommended that downloads be written to a floppy disk
where possible. Where too large for a floppy, downloads must be written
to a specific directory on a local hard drive; i.e. c:\download. After
each download, employees will scan for viruses using the utility supplied.
Virus-checking software will check the file for viruses and delete
the file if a virus is detected. Once the scan is complete, you may
use the file or execute the program.
2.
Reporting of Viruses.
(a)
Each virus infestation must be reported to the Network Administrator
immediately. The following information must be collected and reported
in order to track and eradicate any virus from the Borough system:
(1)
Virus name or type, if known.
(2)
Software used to detect the infection.
(3)
Date and time of virus detection.
(4)
Extent of infection (individual system, server, LAN, etc.).
(5)
Source of virus or infected software.
(6)
Potential recipients of infected software or files.
(7)
Steps taken or plans made to eradicate virus and notify affected
users.
(b)
Any user not knowing how to collect the listed information should
immediately turn off the system and notify the Network Administrator
of a suspected virus.
e.
Passwords. Borough Internet access requires the use of your network
User ID and password. Employees/authorized users must comply with
Borough regulations regarding use and confidentiality of passwords,
notifying the Network Administrator of any compromise of password
security.
f.
Confidentiality. The Internet is an unsecured network. Appropriate
measures should be taken to safeguard all confidential transmissions.
Borough employees/authorized users are never to transmit confidentially-sensitive
information, unless such transmissions are encrypted to ensure security.
All transmissions, including attachments, should be viewed as postcards
versus sealed letters, subject to possible interception.
g.
Personal Information. Inquiries via the Internet shall be handled
in the same fashion as unsolicited phone calls seeking information.
Personal information about any employee shall not be released over
the Internet.
h.
Use of Internet by Employees.
1.
When using the Internet, Borough employees shall identify themselves
properly. Employees shall be careful about how they represent themselves,
given that what they say or do could be interpreted as an opinion
or policy of Borough government. Employees shall be aware that their
conduct can reflect on the reputation of their department and its
employees. Employees shall post or send only those messages and/or
files that are permissible as identified in Borough and/or departmental
regulations on use of the Internet.
2.
Borough employees shall not act as spokespersons for their department
by attempting to answer every question asked via the Internet, unless
authorized to do so. Employees shall reply only to those questions
that are within the scope of their work for the Borough. Employees
shall handle Internet queries about departmental matters that are
outside their immediate scope of work as they would handle telephone
inquiries.
3.
Borough employees shall not give out personal information (such as
home address, home telephone number, credit card information, etc.)
in public areas on the Internet.
i.
Prohibited Use. Use of the Internet for any misrepresentative, illegal,
threatening, discriminatory, patently offensive or obscene purpose
is strictly forbidden.
j.
Revocation of Internet Privileges. The privilege of Borough-provided
access to the Internet may be revoked at any time for inappropriate
conduct. Employees must not:
1.
Use the Internet for other than Borough-related business;
2.
Misrepresent themselves or their Borough department;
3.
Lobby public officials;
4.
Send chain letters;
5.
Use official dissemination tools to distribute personal information;
6.
Initiate or participate in activities that could cause congestion
and disruption of networks and systems;
7.
Broadcast unsolicited messages to other mailboxes or newsgroups.
8.
Commit any crime using the Internet;
9.
Make any threats against another person or institution;
10.
Mount an attack on the security of any system (i.e., hack);
11.
Disturb any other user's files or directories;
12.
Download or upload material containing the following:
(a)
Derogatory racial content;
(b)
Sexual content;
(c)
Derogatory religious content;
(d)
Political statements;
(e)
Offensive language;
(f)
Material which would negatively reflect on the Borough;
(g)
Material prohibited by law;
(h)
Improper humor.
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Violators will have their Internet privileges revoked and face
disciplinary procedures.
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k.
Size of E-mail Accounts. Disc space on the Borough network dictates
limiting the size of your e-mail account. Accounts will be disabled
if they adversely affect Borough business operations.
l.
Internet-Related Problems. The Borough's Network Administrator will
not assist users in using the Internet or in resolving problems not
under his/her control. Failure to connect to a remote file server
or other Internet-related problems not under the control of the Network
Administrator are not considered problems but a characteristic of
the Internet environment.
m.
Job-Related Uses. Borough employees shall use the Internet, when
appropriate, to accomplish job responsibilities more effectively.
The Internet provides access to a wide variety of information resources
that can aid Borough employees in the performance of their jobs. Examples
of job-related use of the Internet include: accessing external databases
and files to obtain reference information or conduct research; corresponding
with constituents; disseminating documents to individuals or groups;
and participating in and reading of electronic mail discussion groups
on job-related topics.
n.
Standards of Conduct for Employees.
1.
Borough employees must conform to reasonable professional standards
for use of Internet services as detailed in this guideline which sets
out specific rules for each of the available Internet services.
2.
Borough employees have an obligation to learn about network etiquette,
customs, and courtesies. Accepted procedures and guidelines are to
be followed when using electronic mail communications, participating
in electronic mail discussion groups, using remote computer services,
transferring files from other computers, or disseminating information
to others on the Internet. Employees also have an obligation to be
aware of computer security and privacy concerns and to guard against
computer viruses.
3.
Borough employees have an obligation to use their access to the Internet
in a responsible and informed way, conforming to network etiquette,
customs, and courtesies.
Use of the Internet encompasses many different interconnected
networks and computer systems. Many of these systems are provided
free of charge by universities, public service organizations, and
commercial companies. Each system has its own rules and limitations,
and guests on these systems have an obligation to learn and abide
by the rules.
4.
The Internet is an unsecured system that in itself has no security
controls and shall never be used by Borough employees to transmit
confidentially-sensitive information, unless such transmissions are
encrypted to ensure security.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
a.
Access software will be provided by the Network Administrator upon
approval of a Borough Internet Access account. Any deviation from
the standard browser will not be supported by the Network Administrator.
Damage to PC files and setup configurations caused by the use
of browsers not supported by the Borough will result in the removal
of that software and could result in the revocation of Internet access.
Technology standards will be periodically reviewed to keep current
thereby supporting new Internet services as they become available.
To the extent possible, standard products will be compatible with
technology in place in the various Borough departments.
b.
Graphics, voice, and video files shall be judiciously selected as
they tie up the network due to their size and may have little practical
use.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
a.
A written request for Internet Access must be submitted to the Borough
Manager on the Internet Account Request Form which includes:
b.
Prior to approval, the Borough employee/authorized user must read
and agree to the Borough of Ringwood Internet Access Use Policy and
Regulations and the employee/authorized user must sign the Hold Harmless/Indemnification
Clause.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
The content and maintenance of a user's electronic mailbox is
the user's responsibility. Users shall:
a.
Check electronic mail daily;
b.
Use signature blocks on electronic mail messages to recipients outside
of the department. Signature blocks should be short, preferably not
more than six lines, and should include the user's name, electronic
mail address, phone number, and postal address;
c.
Be aware that electronic mail is not private communication because
others may be able to read or access mail. Electronic mail may best
be regarded as a postcard rather than as a sealed letter;
d.
Be aware that, at any time, the Borough may examine files, programs,
passwords, printouts, or other computing materials on the system to
ensure the integrity of the Borough's computer systems and information;
e.
Use capitalization sparingly. Capitalizing long portions of a communication
is called "shouting" and is considered rude (asterisks or underscored
characters can be used for emphasis);
f.
Delete unwanted messages or files immediately, because they take
up disk storage space;
g.
Keep messages stored in electronic mailboxes to a minimum;
h.
Transfer to disks for future reference any messages or files to be
saved;
i.
Seek to quash argument on the Internet. If one is flamed, either
ignore the flame, respond with a rational presentation of one's views,
or admit an error (if appropriate). Usually, flames will dissipate
if one does not "add fuel to the fire";
j.
Allow adequate time for electronic messages to travel on the Internet.
Also, allow time for responses to postings.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
Borough employees who participate in electronic discussion groups
(i.e., Listservers, Usenet newsgroups, etc.) must learn and abide
by the rules and etiquette of those groups. Participation in this
type of service is to be done with great caution.
Listservers can automatically generate high volumes of unwanted
mail. This can have significant impacts on network performance, especially
if large files are involved. When using electronic discussion group
services, some general guidelines are:
a.
Use Listservers and Usenet newsgroups only when absolutely necessary;
b.
Retain initial welcome messages/information first received when first
subscribing to a discussion group;
c.
Observe the conventions and particular interests of the group prior
to becoming an active participant;
d.
Use signature blocks at the bottom of electronic mail messages. Signature
blocks should be short, preferably not more than six lines, and should
include the user's name, electronic mail address, phone number, and
postal address;
e.
Keep messages short and to the point. Generally limit messages to
one subject;
f.
Act in a professional and courteous manner;
g.
Be clear and concise. Re-read messages before sending them to be
sure they will not be misunderstood. Read all messages carefully before
responding;
h.
Be aware of the potential audience in any discussion group and address
them accordingly;
i.
Be aware that the information available via the Internet is provided
"as is". Much of the information will be good. Some of the information
will be mediocre. In some cases, the information may be misleading
or fraudulent. Check information obtained via the Internet with other
sources, and attempt to discern fact from opinion;
j.
Cite all quotations, references, and sources;
k.
Limit line length to fewer than 80 characters because many systems
cannot display longer lines;
l.
Use discretion when sending long documents to discussion groups.
It is preferable to reference the source of a long document and provide
instructions on how to obtain a copy;
m.
Respect copyright and licensing agreements;
n.
Include only the relevant portions when quoting from a previous message.
Clearly identify the quoted portions;
o.
Learn abbreviation conventions and network jargon. Be aware that
these may vary from one discussion group to another. Some common examples
include: BTW for "by the way", IMHO for "in my humble opinion", and
":-)" depicting a smiling face;
p.
Use the address for the listserver when unsubscribing from a list.
Do not use the address of the mail list. Using the wrong address will
usually result in all other list subscribers getting a copy of the
user's message;
q.
Unsubscribe from a list when leaving a Borough Internet account.
In this case, unsubscribing from a list eliminates problems with "undeliverable
mail" messages being transmitted to other users. If it is not desirable
to unsubscribe from a list, however, there are commands that can be
used to put list mailings on hold, or set for restart. Such features
are very useful when a user goes on vacation or leave; and
r.
Use the daily digest command to condense electronic mailings into
a single message each day if a mail list generates many individual
electronic mail messages to a user.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
When using Telnet to access remote computer systems, Borough
employees shall remember that they are guests on another institution's
machine. To help ensure that other Internet users have access to the
same information in a timely manner, remote users shall observe a
few basic courtesies:
a.
Log off a remote computer system when finished. Maintaining a connection
that is not actively being used may prevent others from connecting
to that system;
b.
Read or obtain instructions or documentation files when using a system
for the first time; and
c.
Be aware of time and resource limitations of remote systems. Adhere
to any stated restrictions.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
When using FTP, Borough employees are guests on other systems.
To ensure that other Internet users have access to the information,
a few basic guidelines shall be followed:
a.
Log in as anonymous and respond to the password prompt with your
electronic mail address, unless the system specifies otherwise; log
off the remote computer system when finished;
b.
Avoid transferring files during peak business hours for the remote
system, whenever possible;
c.
Be aware of time and resource limitations of remote systems. Adhere
to any stated restrictions;
d.
Remove files transferred to shared system areas as soon as possible;
copy the files to local disks if needed for future use;
e.
Use common sense when transferring files from the Internet. All files
transferred from the Internet, especially program files, shall be
checked for computer viruses;
f.
Transfer files directly to diskettes rather than to the hard drive
if possible. Check transferred files for viruses. Do not use infected
files;
g.
Respect copyright and licensing agreements of transferred files.
[Ord. No. 2000-11]
a.
Violations of these regulations by Borough employees/authorized users
may result in revocation of Internet privileges, disciplinary action
and criminal prosecution in the event of illegal Internet use.
b.
The Borough of Ringwood is not liable for any abuse of the Internet
by individual employees and is not liable for any adverse consequences
to any individual employee/authorized user as a result of personal
information released over the Internet.
c.
Use of Borough computer systems and Internet access systems, including
associated and related hardware, software, on-line access and transmissions
by any person, are subject to unannounced monitoring by the Borough
of Ringwood at any time to preserve the integrity of the systems and
assure compliance with Borough regulations.
d.
It is the stated regulation of the Borough of Ringwood to prohibit
violations of any laws with respect to use of Borough computer systems
and Internet access by any employee, officer, elected official or
any other party.
[Ord. No. 2006-#31 § 1]
The Council of the Borough of Ringwood is responsible for setting
the budget for the Borough. The Council recognizes the spiraling costs
of health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription
drugs and the past long term practice of granting full health insurance
to elected officials and part-time appointed officials.
[Ord. No. 2006-#31 § 2]
As used in this section:
Shall mean the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councilmembers, Borough
Attorney, Special Counsel, Municipal Judge, Prosecutor, Public Defender,
Planning Board Attorney, Board of Adjustment Attorney, Planning Board
Engineer (unless the Engineer is serving as a member of the full-time
Borough Staff), Board of Adjustment Engineer (unless the Engineer
is serving as a member of the full-time Borough Staff), Planning Board
Planner, Board of Adjustment Planner, part-time Health Nurses, part-time
Physicians, or any other part-time professional or nonprofessional
the Borough may have occasion to appoint or hire for part-time services.
Shall mean a contract or agreement whereby an insurer is
obligated to pay or allow a benefit of pecuniary value with respect
to bodily injury, disablement, sickness, death by accident or accidental
means of a human being, or because of any expense relating thereto,
or because of any expense incurred in prevention of sickness, and
includes every risk pertaining to any of the enumerated risks. Health
insurance does not include workers compensation coverage. N.J.S.A.
17B:17-4. It shall include medical, vision, dental and prescription
drug coverage.
[Ord. No. 2006-#31 § 3]
No elected officials, part-time appointed officials, and appointed
officials shall receive health insurance benefits paid by the Borough.
Nothing herein shall prohibit the provision of health insurance benefits
paid by the Borough to full-time Borough employees.
[Ord. No. 2007-#05, Preamble]
Whereas, professional business entities are exempt from public
bidding requirements; and
Whereas, it has become common for professional business entities
to make substantial political contributions to the election campaigns
of the local government elected officers who are ultimately responsible
for awarding professional service contracts or other contracts or
agreements which are not subject to public bidding; and
Whereas, substantial local political contributions from professionals
receiving discretionary contracts from the elected officials who receive
such contributions raise reasonable concerns on the part of the tax
payers as to their trust in the process of local government, if not
the quality or cost of services received; and
Whereas, pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. 271, a municipality is authorized
to adopt by ordinance measures limited the awarding of public contracts
to business entities that have made political contributions and limiting
the contributions that the holders of a contract can make during the
term of a contract; and
Whereas, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 and N.J.S.A. 40:48-2,
municipalities have the right to establish rules and procedures for
contracting with professional business entities.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the policy of the Borough
of Ringwood will be to set maximum amounts that professional business
entities may contribute politically beyond which they become ineligible
to receive a public professional service contract from the Borough
of Ringwood.
[Ord. No. 2007-#05 § 1;
amended by Ord. No. 2008-#01 §§ 1,
2; 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]
a.
The Borough of Ringwood, and any board, commission, agency or instrumentality
thereof, shall not enter into a contract having an anticipated value
in excess of $17,500, as determined in advance and certified in writing
by the municipality, board, commission, agency or instrumentality,
with a business entity, except a contract that is awarded pursuant
to a fair and open process, if, during the preceding one-year period,
that business entity has made a contribution that is reportable by
the recipient under P.L. 1973, c. 83 (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.),
to any municipal committee of a political party in the Borough of
Ringwood if a member of that political party is serving in an elective
public office of the Borough of Ringwood when the contract is awarded
or to any candidate committee of any person serving in an elective
public office of the Borough of Ringwood when the contract is awarded;
and
b.
A business entity that has entered into a contract having an anticipated
value in excess of $17,500 with the Borough of Ringwood, or any board,
commission, agency or instrumentality thereof, except a contract that
is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process, shall not make such
a contribution, reportable by the recipient under P.L. 1973, c. 83
(N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq.), to any municipal committee of a political
party in the Borough of Ringwood if a member of that political party
is serving in an elective public office of the Borough of Ringwood
when the contract is awarded or to any candidate committee of any
person serving in an elective public office of the Borough of Ringwood
when the contract is awarded, during the term of that contract.
c.
When a business entity is a natural person, a contribution by that
person's spouse or child, residing therewith, shall be deemed
to be a contribution by the business entity. When a business entity
is other than a natural person, a contribution by any person or other
business entity having an interest therein shall be deemed to be a
contribution by the business entity.
d.
BUSINESS ENTITY
FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS
INTEREST
Definitions. As used in this subsection, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Any natural or legal person, business corporation, professional
services corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited
partnership, business trust, association or any other legal commercial
entity organized under the laws of this state or any other state or
foreign jurisdiction.
At a minimum, the contract shall be: publicly advertised
in newspapers and the internet website maintained by the public entity
in sufficient time to give notice in advance of the contract; awarded
under a process that provides for public solicitation of proposals
or qualifications and awarded and disclosed under criteria established
in writing by the public entity prior to the solicitation of proposals
or qualifications; and publicly opened and announced when awarded.
The decision of a public entity as to what constitutes a fair and
open process shall be final.
The ownership or control of more than 10% of the stock of
a corporation or 10% or more of the equity of a business trust, partnership,
limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other
business entity or legal commercial entity as well as any type of
subsidiaries directly controlled by the business entity.
e.
A business entity shall provide written certification, prior to awarding
any contract, except a contract that is awarded pursuant to a fair
and open process, that the business entity has not made a contribution
that would bar the award of a contract pursuant to this subsection.
f.
A business entity shall have a continuing duty to report to the Election
Law Enforcement Commission any contributions that constitute a violation
of this subsection that are made during the duration of a contract.
g.
If a business entity makes a contribution that would cause it to
be ineligible to receive a public contract or, in the case of a contribution
made during the term of a public contract, that would constitute a
violation of this subsection, the business entity may request, in
writing, within 60 days of the date on which the contribution was
made, that the recipient thereof repay the contribution and, if repayment
is received within those 60 days, the business entity would again
be eligible to receive a contract or would no longer be in violation,
as appropriate.
[Ord. No. 2007-#05 § 2]
No contributions of money or any other thing of value, including
in-kind contributions, made by a professional business entity to any
municipal candidate for Mayor or Council, or municipal or County party
committee or PAC referenced in this section shall be deemed a violation
of this section, nor shall an agreement for property, goods or services,
of any kind whatsoever, be disqualified thereby, if that contribution
was made by the professional business entity prior to the effective
date of this section.[1]
[Ord. No. 2007-#05 § 5]
a.
It shall be a breach of the terms of the Ringwood professional service
agreement for a business entity to: (i) make or solicit a contribution
in violation of this section; (ii) knowingly conceal or misrepresent
a contribution given or received; (iii) make or solicit contributions
through intermediaries for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting
the source of the contribution; (iv) make or solicit any contribution
on the condition or with the agreement that it will be contributed
to a campaign committee of any candidate or holder of public office
of Ringwood; (v) engage or employ a lobbyist or consultant with the
intent or understanding that such lobbyist or consultant would make
or solicit any contribution, which is made or solicited by the business
entity itself, would subject that entity to the restrictions of this
section; (vi) fund contributions made by third parties, including
consultants, attorneys, family members, and employees; (vii) engage
in any exchange of contributions to circumvent the intent of this
section; (viii) directly or indirectly, through or by any other person
or means, do any act which would subject that entity to the restrictions
of this section.
[Ord. No. 2007-#05 § 6;
amended 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]
Any business entity that violates any provision of this subsection
shall be disqualified from eligibility for future Ringwood contracts
for a period of four years from the date of violation.
[Ord. No. 2018-06]
The items for sale shall be as follows:
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Baseball Caps
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$10 - $15
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Mugs
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$5 - $10
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Commemorative Pins
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$2 - $5
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T-Shirts
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$10 - $15
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Sweatshirts
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$15 - $30
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Embroidered Clothing
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$20 - $50
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Wine Glass
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$5 - $10
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Photo Book
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$20 - $50
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USB Drive
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$2 - $5
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Art Prints
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$50 - $500
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Miscellaneous
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$2 - $20
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