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Borough of West Cape May, NJ
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2024-01-24
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 2 Administration
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 2 Art I
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
§ 2-1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
§ 2-1.1
Organization.
§ 2-1.2
Powers of Board of Commissioners.
§ 2-1.3
Meetings and Procedures.
§ 2-1.4
Conferences.
§ 2-1.5
Quorum.
§ 2-1.6
Vacancies.
§ 2-1.7
Attendance at Meetings.
§ 2-2
(RESERVED)
§ 2-3
MAYOR.
§ 2-3.1
Designation of Mayor.
§ 2-3.2
Deputy Mayor.
Ch 2 Art II
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
§ 2-4
BOROUGH CLERK.
§ 2-4.1
Appointment and Qualifications.
§ 2-4.2
Powers and Duties.
§ 2-5
MUNICIPAL TAX ASSESSOR.
§ 2-5.1
Appointment.
§ 2-5.2
Compensation.
§ 2-5.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-5.4
Qualifications; Duties.
§ 2-5.5
Hours of Work.
§ 2-6
MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTOR.
§ 2-6.1
Appointment.
§ 2-6.2
Term of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-6.3
Qualifications.
§ 2-6.4
Removal from Office; Grounds; Hearing.
§ 2-6.5
Compensation.
§ 2-6.6
Dual Office Holding Prohibited.
§ 2-7
MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY.
§ 2-7.1
Appointment; Title.
§ 2-7.2
Term.
§ 2-7.3
Residency Not Required.
§ 2-8
MUNICIPAL ENGINEER.
§ 2-8.1
Appointment; Compensation.
§ 2-8.2
Term of Office.
§ 2-9
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR.
§ 2-9.1
Office Established.
§ 2-9.2
Duties.
§ 2-9.3
Appointment; Term of Office.
§ 2-9.4
Compensation.
§ 2-10
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER.
§ 2-10.1
Office Established.
§ 2-10.2
Qualifications; Term of Office; Residency.
§ 2-11
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR.
§ 2-11.1
Position Established.
§ 2-11.2
Duties.
Ch 2 Art III
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
§ 2-12
DEPARTMENTS ESTABLISHED.
§ 2-12.1
Departments Generally.
§ 2-12.2
Commissioners Assigned to Departments.
§ 2-12.3
Jurisdiction of Board of Commissioners over Departments.
Ch 2 Art IV
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
§ 2-13
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED.
§ 2-14
TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
§ 2-14.1
Creation of Position.
§ 2-14.2
Qualifications.
§ 2-14.3
Term.
§ 2-14.4
Salary.
§ 2-14.5
Duties.
§ 2-14.6
Responsibility.
Ch 2 Art V
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
§ 2-15
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
§ 2-16
FIRE COMPANY.
§ 2-16.1
Designation.
§ 2-16.2
Contribution by Borough.
§ 2-16.3
Membership.
§ 2-16.4
Length of Service Award Program.
§ 2-17
through § 2-19. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art VI
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
§ 2-20
(RESERVED)
§ 2-21
WEST CAPE MAY WATER/SEWER UTILITY.
§ 2-21.1
Utility Established.
§ 2-21.2
Operation and Control.
§ 2-22
through § 2-24. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art VII
MUNICIPAL COURT
§ 2-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.
§ 2-25.1
Established.
§ 2-25.2
Name of Court.
§ 2-25.3
Location.
§ 2-25.4
Municipal Court Judge.
§ 2-25.5
Municipal Court Administrator.
§ 2-25.6
Other Matters Relating to Operation of the Court.
Ch 2 Art VIII
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
§ 2-26
PLANNING BOARD.
§ 2-26.1
Establishment.
§ 2-26.2
through § 2-26.3. (Reserved)
§ 2-26.4
Exercise of Powers of the Board of Adjustment.
§ 2-26.5
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman; Employment of Staff.
§ 2-26.6
Powers of the Planning Board.
§ 2-27
SHADE TREE COMMISSION.
§ 2-27.1
Established.
§ 2-27.2
Commission Member(s) and Appointment(s).
§ 2-27.3
Terms.
§ 2-27.4
Organization.
§ 2-27.5
Vacancies.
§ 2-27.6
Powers.
§ 2-27.7
Penalty.
§ 2-27.8
Disposition of Penalties.
§ 2-28
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
§ 2-28.1
Established.
§ 2-28.2
Membership; Compensation; Chairman; Alternate Members.
§ 2-28.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-28.4
Removal of Members.
§ 2-28.5
Records and Annual Report.
§ 2-28.6
Meetings and Records to be Open to the Public.
§ 2-28.7
Appropriation.
§ 2-28.8
Powers and Duties of Commission.
§ 2-28.9
Applications for Development.
§ 2-29
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
§ 2-29.1
Established.
§ 2-29.2
Membership; Compensation; Chairman; Alternate Members.
§ 2-29.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
§ 2-29.4
Removal of Members.
§ 2-29.5
Records and Annual Report.
§ 2-29.6
Meetings and Records to be Open to the Public.
§ 2-29.7
Appropriation.
§ 2-29.8
Powers and Duties of the Local Board of Health.
§ 2-30
through § 2-39. (RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art IX
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
§ 2-40
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
§ 2-40.1
Procedures Adopted.
§ 2-40.2
Submission on Official Voucher.
§ 2-40.3
Procedure to Approve.
§ 2-40.4
Preparation of Check; Signatures Required.
§ 2-41
PAYMENT OF AN APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SERVICES OF THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER.
§ 2-41.1
Application Fee Established.
§ 2-41.2
Waiver of Fee.
§ 2-42
INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
§ 2-43
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS LAW (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 ET SEQ.)
§ 2-43.1
Policy and Procedures.
§ 2-43.2
Custodian of Records.
§ 2-43.3
Fees and Costs.
§ 2-44
MUNICIPAL FEES.
§ 2-44.1
Municipal Court Discovery.
§ 2-44.2
Vital Records.
§ 2-44.3
Fees and Reimbursement Procedures to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Expenses in Connection with Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies.
§ 2-45
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
§ 2-45.1
Eligible Positions; Required Participation.
§ 2-45.2
Exempt Positions.
§ 2-45.3
Additional Exemptions.
§ 2-45.4
Implementation of Program.
§ 2-46
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FUNDS.
§ 2-46.1
Dedication of Funds Received.
§ 2-47
ATTENDANCE OF APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS AT MEETINGS.
§ 2-48
ENERGY AND NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
§ 2-49
(RESERVED)
Ch 2 Art X
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
§ 2-50
INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS.
§ 2-50.1
Interlocal Service Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Purchase of Water.
§ 2-50.2
(Reserved)
§ 2-50.3
An Interlocal Services Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Provision of Police and Fire Dispatching Services.
§ 2-50.4
Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Borough of West Cape May and the County of Cape May Providing for Traffic Sign Installation and Removal.
§ 2-50.5
Interlocal Services Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Provision of Rescue Squad Emergency Ambulance Services.
§ 2-50.6
Interlocal Service Agreements for Emergency Medical Services.
§ 2-50.7
Interlocal Services Agreement for the Provision of Construction Code Review and Inspection Services.
§ 2-51
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR POLICE, FIRE, OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
§ 2-51.1
Preamble.
§ 2-51.2
Mutual Aid Agreements — Established.
§ 2-51.3
Emergency — Defined; S.O.P.
§ 2-51.4
Requests for Assistance.
§ 2-51.5
Provision of Assistance.
§ 2-51.6
Volunteer Fire Companies; Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Organizations.
§ 2-51.7
Powers; Rights; Immunities.
§ 2-51.8
Reimbursement.
§ 2-51.9
Benefits; Injury; Death.
§ 2-51.10
Liability Insurance.
§ 2-51.11
Effective Date.
§ 2-52
(RESERVED)
§ 2-53
OVERTIME COMPENSATION.
§ 2-53.1
General Rule for Exempt Employees.
§ 2-53.2
Exception.
Ch 3
Police Regulations
Ch 4
General Licensing
Ch 5
Animal Control
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 8
(Reserved)
Ch 9
Parks and Public Places
Ch 10
Building and Housing
Ch 11
Landfills
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Campgrounds
Ch 14
Trailers and Trailer Camps
Ch 15
(Reserved)
Ch 16
Right to Farm
Ch 17
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 18
Solid Waste Management
Ch 19
Water
Ch 20
Sewers
Ch 21
Cable TV
Ch 22
Stormwater Control
Ch 23
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 24
Site Plan Regulations
Ch 25
Subdivision
Ch 26
Fees for Land Development
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 28
Affordable Housing
Ch 29
Alternative Energy Systems
Ch 30
Trees
Ch 31
Rental Housing
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 2
Administration
Article I
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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§ 2-1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
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§ 2-1.1
Organization.
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§ 2-1.2
Powers of Board of Commissioners.
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§ 2-1.3
Meetings and Procedures.
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§ 2-1.4
Conferences.
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§ 2-1.5
Quorum.
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§ 2-1.6
Vacancies.
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§ 2-1.7
Attendance at Meetings.
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§ 2-2
(RESERVED)
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§ 2-3
MAYOR.
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§ 2-3.1
Designation of Mayor.
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§ 2-3.2
Deputy Mayor.
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Article II
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
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§ 2-4
BOROUGH CLERK.
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§ 2-4.1
Appointment and Qualifications.
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§ 2-4.2
Powers and Duties.
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§ 2-5
MUNICIPAL TAX ASSESSOR.
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§ 2-5.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-5.2
Compensation.
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§ 2-5.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-5.4
Qualifications; Duties.
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§ 2-5.5
Hours of Work.
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§ 2-6
MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTOR.
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§ 2-6.1
Appointment.
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§ 2-6.2
Term of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-6.3
Qualifications.
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§ 2-6.4
Removal from Office; Grounds; Hearing.
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§ 2-6.5
Compensation.
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§ 2-6.6
Dual Office Holding Prohibited.
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§ 2-7
MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY.
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§ 2-7.1
Appointment; Title.
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§ 2-7.2
Term.
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§ 2-7.3
Residency Not Required.
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§ 2-8
MUNICIPAL ENGINEER.
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§ 2-8.1
Appointment; Compensation.
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§ 2-8.2
Term of Office.
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§ 2-9
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR.
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§ 2-9.1
Office Established.
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§ 2-9.2
Duties.
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§ 2-9.3
Appointment; Term of Office.
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§ 2-9.4
Compensation.
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§ 2-10
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER.
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§ 2-10.1
Office Established.
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§ 2-10.2
Qualifications; Term of Office; Residency.
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§ 2-11
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR.
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§ 2-11.1
Position Established.
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§ 2-11.2
Duties.
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Article III
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
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§ 2-12
DEPARTMENTS ESTABLISHED.
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§ 2-12.1
Departments Generally.
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§ 2-12.2
Commissioners Assigned to Departments.
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§ 2-12.3
Jurisdiction of Board of Commissioners over Departments.
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Article IV
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
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§ 2-13
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED.
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§ 2-14
TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
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§ 2-14.1
Creation of Position.
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§ 2-14.2
Qualifications.
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§ 2-14.3
Term.
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§ 2-14.4
Salary.
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§ 2-14.5
Duties.
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§ 2-14.6
Responsibility.
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Article V
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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§ 2-15
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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§ 2-16
FIRE COMPANY.
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§ 2-16.1
Designation.
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§ 2-16.2
Contribution by Borough.
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§ 2-16.3
Membership.
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§ 2-16.4
Length of Service Award Program.
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§ 2-17
through § 2-19. (RESERVED)
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Article VI
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
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§ 2-20
(RESERVED)
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§ 2-21
WEST CAPE MAY WATER/SEWER UTILITY.
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§ 2-21.1
Utility Established.
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§ 2-21.2
Operation and Control.
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§ 2-22
through § 2-24. (RESERVED)
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Article VII
MUNICIPAL COURT
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§ 2-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.
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§ 2-25.1
Established.
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§ 2-25.2
Name of Court.
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§ 2-25.3
Location.
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§ 2-25.4
Municipal Court Judge.
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§ 2-25.5
Municipal Court Administrator.
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§ 2-25.6
Other Matters Relating to Operation of the Court.
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Article VIII
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
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§ 2-26
PLANNING BOARD.
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§ 2-26.1
Establishment.
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§ 2-26.2
through § 2-26.3. (Reserved)
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§ 2-26.4
Exercise of Powers of the Board of Adjustment.
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§ 2-26.5
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman; Employment of Staff.
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§ 2-26.6
Powers of the Planning Board.
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§ 2-27
SHADE TREE COMMISSION.
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§ 2-27.1
Established.
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§ 2-27.2
Commission Member(s) and Appointment(s).
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§ 2-27.3
Terms.
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§ 2-27.4
Organization.
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§ 2-27.5
Vacancies.
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§ 2-27.6
Powers.
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§ 2-27.7
Penalty.
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§ 2-27.8
Disposition of Penalties.
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§ 2-28
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
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§ 2-28.1
Established.
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§ 2-28.2
Membership; Compensation; Chairman; Alternate Members.
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§ 2-28.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-28.4
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-28.5
Records and Annual Report.
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§ 2-28.6
Meetings and Records to be Open to the Public.
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§ 2-28.7
Appropriation.
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§ 2-28.8
Powers and Duties of Commission.
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§ 2-28.9
Applications for Development.
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§ 2-29
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
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§ 2-29.1
Established.
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§ 2-29.2
Membership; Compensation; Chairman; Alternate Members.
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§ 2-29.3
Term of Office; Vacancies.
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§ 2-29.4
Removal of Members.
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§ 2-29.5
Records and Annual Report.
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§ 2-29.6
Meetings and Records to be Open to the Public.
chevron_right
§ 2-29.7
Appropriation.
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§ 2-29.8
Powers and Duties of the Local Board of Health.
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§ 2-30
through § 2-39. (RESERVED)
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Article IX
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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§ 2-40
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
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§ 2-40.1
Procedures Adopted.
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§ 2-40.2
Submission on Official Voucher.
chevron_right
§ 2-40.3
Procedure to Approve.
chevron_right
§ 2-40.4
Preparation of Check; Signatures Required.
chevron_right
§ 2-41
PAYMENT OF AN APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SERVICES OF THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER.
chevron_right
§ 2-41.1
Application Fee Established.
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§ 2-41.2
Waiver of Fee.
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§ 2-42
INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
chevron_right
§ 2-43
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS LAW (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 ET SEQ.)
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§ 2-43.1
Policy and Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 2-43.2
Custodian of Records.
chevron_right
§ 2-43.3
Fees and Costs.
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§ 2-44
MUNICIPAL FEES.
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§ 2-44.1
Municipal Court Discovery.
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§ 2-44.2
Vital Records.
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§ 2-44.3
Fees and Reimbursement Procedures to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Expenses in Connection with Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies.
chevron_right
§ 2-45
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
chevron_right
§ 2-45.1
Eligible Positions; Required Participation.
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§ 2-45.2
Exempt Positions.
chevron_right
§ 2-45.3
Additional Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 2-45.4
Implementation of Program.
chevron_right
§ 2-46
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FUNDS.
chevron_right
§ 2-46.1
Dedication of Funds Received.
chevron_right
§ 2-47
ATTENDANCE OF APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS AT MEETINGS.
chevron_right
§ 2-48
ENERGY AND NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
chevron_right
§ 2-49
(RESERVED)
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Article X
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
chevron_right
§ 2-50
INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.1
Interlocal Service Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Purchase of Water.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.2
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 2-50.3
An Interlocal Services Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Provision of Police and Fire Dispatching Services.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.4
Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Borough of West Cape May and the County of Cape May Providing for Traffic Sign Installation and Removal.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.5
Interlocal Services Agreement with the City of Cape May for the Provision of Rescue Squad Emergency Ambulance Services.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.6
Interlocal Service Agreements for Emergency Medical Services.
chevron_right
§ 2-50.7
Interlocal Services Agreement for the Provision of Construction Code Review and Inspection Services.
chevron_right
§ 2-51
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR POLICE, FIRE, OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.1
Preamble.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.2
Mutual Aid Agreements — Established.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.3
Emergency — Defined; S.O.P.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.4
Requests for Assistance.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.5
Provision of Assistance.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.6
Volunteer Fire Companies; Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Organizations.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.7
Powers; Rights; Immunities.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.8
Reimbursement.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.9
Benefits; Injury; Death.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.10
Liability Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 2-51.11
Effective Date.
chevron_right
§ 2-52
(RESERVED)
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§ 2-53
OVERTIME COMPENSATION.
chevron_right
§ 2-53.1
General Rule for Exempt Employees.
chevron_right
§ 2-53.2
Exception.
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