[New]
There is hereby established the Department of Administration
and Executive in and for the Borough of South Toms River. The head
of the Department of Administration and Executive shall be the Municipal
Clerk.
[New]
There shall be a Municipal Clerk appointed by the Mayor and
with the advice and consent of the Borough Council who shall be the
head of the Department of Administration. The term of office of the
Clerk shall be three years which shall run from January 1 in the year
in which the Clerk was appointed. Tenure provisions pursuant to State
Statute shall apply.
[New]
No person shall be appointed or reappointed as Municipal Clerk
unless he shall have a Registered Municipal Clerk Certificate issued
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
[1975 Code § 2-9.7; New]
The Municipal Clerk shall receive compensation as established
by the Borough Council in the Salary Ordinance.
[1975 Code § 2-9.1]
The Office of the Municipal Clerk shall be a full time position
with assistants as appointed by the Borough Council.
a.
Location of the official office shall be in the Borough Hall, 144
Mill Street, South Toms River, New Jersey.
b.
Business shall be conducted during the authorized business hours
of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
c.
The office shall be closed for public holidays as established by
the Borough's public holiday schedule.
d.
In addition to maintaining the office in Borough Hall, the Clerk
shall attend all meetings of the Borough Council.
a.
Duties Pursuant to the Statute. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133, the
Municipal Clerk shall:
1.
Act as secretary of the municipal corporation and custodian of the
municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts,
and archival records of the municipal corporation. The Borough Council
may, however, provide by ordinance that any other specific officer
shall have custody of any specific other class of record;
2.
Act as secretary to the governing body, prepare meeting agendas at
the discretion of the governing body, be present at all meetings of
the Council, keep a journal of the proceedings of every meeting, retain
the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and record
the minutes of every meeting;
3.
Serve as the chief administrative officer in all elections held in
the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey
Statutes Annotated;
4.
Serve as chief registrar of voters in the Borough, subject to the
requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
5.
Serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance
of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses
and permits, except where Statute or ordinance has delegated that
responsibility to some other Borough officer;
6.
Serve as coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing
local archives and records retention programs as mandated pursuant
to Title 47 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
7.
Perform such other duties as are now or hereafter imposed by Statute,
regulation or by ordinance.
b.
Duties pursuant to ordinances:
1.
The Municipal Clerk shall attend all meetings of the Council and
of Council Committees when required by the chairmen and shall keep
the minutes of the meetings of the Council and the Committees. The
minutes of each meeting of the Council shall be signed by the Municipal
Clerk.
2.
Ordinances and Resolutions.
(a)
The Clerk shall record all ordinances in books to be provided
for that purpose. After each ordinance he shall record and certify
the proof of its publication as required by law. Each ordinance so
recorded shall be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, who shall attest
that it was adopted on a date stated, and when so signed the recorded
copy shall be deemed to be a public record of the ordinance. Any omission
by the Clerk or the Mayor to record, sign or certify shall not impair
or affect the validity of an ordinance which has been duly adopted.
(b)
Periodically, as determined by the Borough Council, the Clerk
shall compile at least two copies of all ordinances that have been
adopted since the previous revision or supplement and forward them
to a company selected by the Council to prepare a supplement to the
Code.
(c)
The Clerk shall compile annually, in the order of their adoption,
all resolutions adopted by the Council during the year and shall preserve
them.
3.
Custodian of Records. The Clerk shall have custody of and shall safely
keep all records, books and documents of the Borough except those
committed to any other office by ordinance, by resolution or by law.
On request and on the payment of the fees prescribed therefor, the
Clerk shall furnish a certified copy of any paper in his custody under
the corporate seal of the Borough.
4.
Corporate Seal. The Clerk shall cause the corporate seal of the Borough
to be affixed to instruments and writings when authorized by ordinance
or resolution of the Council or when necessary to exemplify any document
on record in his office, or to certify any act or paper which from
the records in his office shall appear to have been a public act of
the Borough or a public document.
5.
Insurance: Surety Bonds; Contracts. Subject to the supervision of
the Council, the Clerk shall:
(a)
Be the depository for and the custodian of all official surety
bonds furnished by or on account of any officer or employee, except
his own bond which shall be placed in the custody of the Treasurer;
of all insurance policies on or with respect to risks insured for
the benefit of the Borough or to protect it against any claim, demand
or liability; and all formal contracts for work, labor, services,
supplies, equipment and materials to which the Borough may be a party.
(b)
Be the depository for and the custodian of all performance bonds
running to the Borough as obligee, or any other form of security given
by a contractor, subdivision developer or other persons on account
of work done or to be done in or for the Borough.
(c)
Have custody of all leases of property owned by the Borough.
(d)
Report to the Council annually, at such times as the Council
may require, on the coverage, expiration date and premium of each
surety bond and contract of insurance; the nature and terms of outstanding
leases, the rent reserved by each and their respective expiration
dates.
6.
Administrative Rules and Regulations; Filing and Publication. The
Clerk shall maintain a current compilation of all rules and regulations,
which shall be available for public inspection in his office during
business hours. No rule or general regulation made by a department,
officer, agency or authority of the Borough, unless it relates to
the organization or internal management of the municipal government
or a part thereof, shall take effect until it is filed with the Clerk.
c.
Other Laws and Ordinances. In addition to other functions, powers,
and duties prescribed by ordinance and subject to the supervision
and direction of the Council, the Clerk shall have such other, different
and additional functions, powers and duties as may be prescribed by
law or ordinance or delegated to him by the Council.
d.
Borough Clerk Reports to Council. Every department, board, commission,
agency and other body within the Borough government shall file a full
report of its finances and activities with the Borough Clerk for presentation
to the Council annually or at such more frequent intervals as the
Council shall require.
[Ord. No. 8-82 § 1]
a.
Created. There is hereby created the position of Deputy Municipal
Clerk. The duties of the Deputy Municipal Clerk shall include serving
as assistant to the Municipal Clerk, performing the functions and
duties of the Clerk in the absence of the Clerk and such other duties
as may be assigned.
[1975 Code § 2-14.1; Ord. No. 6-98 § 2-4.1]
a.
There is hereby established in and for the Borough of South Toms
River, a Police Department which shall be known as the South Toms
River Police Department. It shall consist of a Chief of Police and
such officers as Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrolmen
and Identification Officer. The governing body shall determine the
number of persons, including temporary officers and members, in an
emergency, to be appointed to these positions together with their
compensation.
b.
The Police Department shall preserve the public peace, protect life
and property, detect, arrest and prosecute offenders of the laws of
New Jersey and the ordinances of the Borough of South Toms River,
direct and control traffic, provide attendance and protection during
emergencies, provide appearances in court, cooperate with all other
law enforcement agencies and provide training for the efficiency of
its members and officers. The Police Department shall be located in
the municipal building in the Borough of South Toms River or such
Police Headquarters as may be established by the Borough governing
body.
[1975 Code § 2-14.2; Ord. No. 6-98 § 2-14.2]
a.
The governing body of the Borough of South Toms River shall be the
appropriate authority as provided for in the N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.
They shall be responsible for the overall performance of the Police
Department and shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for
the government of the Police Department and for the discipline of
its members.
b.
All rules and regulations shall be binding on all the members of
the Police Department and each member shall thoroughly familiarize
himself or herself with them. Each member of the Department shall
receive a copy of the rules and regulations and a copy of the rules
and regulations or any amendments thereto shall be posted on the Departmental
bulletin boards, which shall be sufficient notice to the contents
thereof.
[Ord. No. 6-98 § 2-14.3]
a.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the South Toms River Police
Department and shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority
for its efficiency and day-to-day operations. Pursuant to the policies
established by the governing body, the Chief of Police shall:
1.
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the Police Department
and any special emergency directive for the disposition and discipline
of the Department and its members and officers;
2.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Police Department;
3.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members and officers.
(NOTE: All duties and assignments must conform to contractual regulations.)
4.
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary for the efficient
operation of the Police Department to be exercised under the Chief's
discretion and control; and
5.
Report, at least monthly, to the governing body in such form as shall
be prescribed by them on the operation of the Department during the
preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested by
the Mayor and Council.
[1975 Code § 2-14.4; Ord. No. 3-87; Ord. No. 6-98 § 2-14.4]
All appointments to any position within the Borough of South
Toms River Police Department shall be made by resolution of the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Council after consideration of
the recommendation of the Chief of Police and all appointments shall
be made in accordance to and subject to the laws of the State of New
Jersey.
[1975 Code § 2-14.5; Ord. No. 6-98 § 2-14.5; Ord. No. 7-10; Ord. No. 6-2018; amended 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-2]
a.
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall appoint
a number of special law enforcement officers available for assignment
to active duty subject to eligibility criteria and limitations set
forth in the Special Law Enforcement Officers Act.
b.
The classifications of special law enforcement officers shall be
separated into three classes pursuant to law. They will be as follows:
1.
Class I: Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform routine
traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties. Such officers
shall have the power to issue summons for disorderly persons offenses,
petty disorderly person offenses, violations of municipal ordinances,
and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The use of a firearm
by an officer of this class is prohibited, and no officer of this
class shall be assigned any duties which may require the carrying
or use of a firearm. There shall be a limit of five officers of this
class.
2.
Class II: Officers of this class are authorized to exercise full
powers and duties of a regular police officer. The use of a firearm
by such officer may only be authorized upon successful completion
of training and instruction as required by law. The Chief of Police
may authorize the use of mechanical force weapons, but such special
law enforcement officers must train and demonstrate proficiency with
such mechanical force weapons with the same frequency as regular police
officers.
3.
Class III: Officers of this class must be a retired law enforcement
officer under the age of 65, who had retired from his/her agency in
good standing and possess a valid New Jersey Police Training Commission
basic police officer certification. Such Class III officers must be
physically capable of performing the functions of the position in
accordance with New Jersey Police Training Commission guidelines.
Such Class III officers are authorized to exercise powers and duties
commensurate with those of a regular police officer. The use of a
firearm by such officer may only be authorized upon successful completion
of training and instruction as required by law. The Chief of Police
may authorize the use of mechanical force weapons, but such special
law enforcement officers must train and demonstrate proficiency with
such mechanical force weapons with the same frequency as regular police
officers.
c.
Compensation. Each special law enforcement officer shall receive
compensation as provided in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough.
d.
Non-Members of the Police Department. No special law enforcement
officer, by virtue of his/her appointment as such, shall be or become
a member of the Police Department, except as provided by the New Jersey
Civil Service Commission.
e.
Use of Firearms and Equipment Limited. No special law enforcement
officer shall wear the police uniform except while actually on duty.
f.
Use of Private Vehicle Restricted. No special law enforcement officer
shall use his/her private vehicle on official police business unless
directly ordered to do so by the Chief of Police or one acting on
his behalf.
g.
Compliance with Rules and Regulations. Every special law enforcement
officer while on duty shall abide by all the rules and regulations
of the police department. Any violation of the rules and regulations
where the penalty for a police officer is suspension or dismissal
may result in immediate dismissal of the special law enforcement officer.
h.
Seasonal Period Defined. As a resort municipality, the Borough Council
hereby designates the period of May 15 through September 15 as the
"seasonal period" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.9(g).
i.
Limitation on Hours. During the four-month seasonal period established
above, special law enforcement officers may work up to 48 hours per
week. During the nonseasonal period of the year, the working hours
of special law enforcement officers are limited to 20 hours per week,
provided however that the Borough may employ one Class II special
law enforcement officer to whom the limitation on hours in this section
shall not apply.
[Added 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-5]
The K-9 Division of the Borough of South Toms River is hereby
established.
Following negotiations between the K-9 handler and the Borough
Council, the following represents the full amount of all compensation
and benefits to be provided by the municipality:
a.
K-9 Officer
shall be solely and fully responsible for all costs associated with
the feeding, care, and/or maintenance of the canine.
b.
K-9 Officer
shall be solely and fully responsible for the payment of any medical
or veterinarian services, including medications, associated with the
canine.
c.
Unless
K-9 Officer pays the invoice/bill directly with the service provider
or supplier, K-9 Officer shall provide the Borough with the necessary
funds needed to pay for any bills, invoices, or expenses resulting
from the canine for which the Borough has been served an invoice/bill.
d.
Should
the Borough receive any grant for its canine program, the Borough
shall use any such money received from the grant towards the care,
maintenance, equipment, training, and/or feeding of the canine within
the canine program.
e.
However,
the receipt of any such grant or use of any grant money by the Borough
toward the care, maintenance, and/or feeding of the canine within
the canine program shall not be deemed a waiver of or eliminate K-9
Officer's obligation to provide the necessary funds for the canine's
care, maintenance, equipment and/or feeding of the canine within the
canine program.
a.
In compliance
with Fair Labor Standards Act regulations, all parties agree the daily
amount of time necessary for the care, feeding, and maintenance of
the canine while said K-9 Officer is at home shall be equal to 30
minutes per day, or 3.5 hours per week. Unless otherwise agreed upon
between the Borough and PBA, travel to and from any facility for medical
or veterinarian care/services shall be considered a part of the care
provided during the thirty-minute period.
b.
K-9 Officer
acknowledges there will be no additional compensation or stipend for
the care, maintenance and feeding of the dog above the 30 minutes
per day outlined in the agreement. K-9 Officer specifically waives
any claim for additional compensation for the care, maintenance and/or
feeding of the canine, as he specifically and expressly acknowledges
the Borough is providing said Officer 30 minutes per day to care for,
maintain and/or feed the canine.
The schedule of K-9 Officer shall be under the direct control
of the Chief of Police or designee appointed by the Chief of Police,
or his designee.
So long as the K-9 program is continued by the Borough, the
Borough will provide liability coverage for K-9 Officer Kosh in accordance
with state statutes.
The Borough shall have the unilateral right to terminate the
K-9 program within the Borough for any reason, including but not limited
to the Borough incurring any expense(s). However, a failure on the
part of the Borough to immediately terminate the K-9 program upon
any expenses being incurred by it does not represent an abandonment
of the Borough's unilateral right.
[1975 Code § 2-24.1; Ord. No. 7-84 §§ 1, 2]
There is hereby created the Department of Public Works in and
for the Borough of South Toms River, County of Ocean, State of New
Jersey.
The Department of Public Works shall consolidate all activities
previously accomplished through the Departments of Streets and Roads,
and Sanitation.
[Added 10-12-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-10]
a.
Appointment. The Director of the Department of Public Works shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council.
b.
Qualifications. The Director of the Department of Public Works shall
meet such qualifications deemed appropriate by the Mayor and Council.
c.
Residency. The Director of the Department of Public Works need not
be a resident of the Borough of South Toms River.
d.
Compensation. The Director of the Department of Public Works shall
be paid a salary fixed and adopted by the Governing Body in the annual
salary ordinance.
e.
Removal. The Director of the Department of Public Works may be removed
from this position for cause subject to any limitations imposed by
law.
f.
Full-Time Position. Director of the Department of Public Works shall
devote full-time to the position and shall not engage in any other
occupation or employment which would interfere with performing the
duties of Director.
g.
The Director's responsibilities include:
1.
Department Head. Director of the Department of Public Works shall
act as the head of the Department of Public Works and shall, under
the direction of the Borough Administrator and with the approval of
the Mayor and Council, plan, organize, and direct the activities of
the Department of Public Works and supervise subordinate officers
and employees within the Department, subject to any limitations imposed
by law.
2.
Budget Preparation. Assist the Mayor and Council in proper preparation
of the municipal budget, and in this connection shall submit a yearly
budget request for this Department.
3.
Provision of Services. Ensure that the Department of Public Works
properly provides the services deemed necessary by the Mayor and Council
for the residences of South Toms River Borough.
4.
Rule and Regulation Enforcement. Enforce all administrative rules
and regulations regarding questions of policy as determined by the
Mayor and Council to be appropriated for the Department of Public
Works.
5.
Policy Formation. Assist the Mayor and Council in formulating policies
and programs designed to efficiency provide departmental services
to the community.
[Ord. No. 1-99 §§ 2,
3]
The Mayor may appoint with the consent of Council, an Assistant
Supervisor of Public Works who shall serve under the direction of
the Director of Public Works. The position shall be Civil Service
eligible and the hiring of the employee shall occur as a promotion
from within the Department. The duties and responsibilities of the
Assistant Supervisor of Public Works are to ensure that the day to
day operations of the Department are fulfilled in the absence of the
Director. The Assistant Supervisor shall have the authority to direct
the work tasks of personnel and to act in the capacity of a foreman.
The Assistant Director shall not have the authority to discipline,
however, he shall have the authority to remove personnel from any
given work assignment as the situation dictates. The salary for the
position of Assistant Supervisor of Public Works shall be established
in the Salary Ordinance.
