The following departments, boards and commissions have been
established in the Borough of Woodbury Heights. Compensation of the
various personnel on such boards and commissions shall be set forth
from time to time by ordinance and/or resolution adopted by the governing
body of the Borough of Woodbury Heights.
C.
Fire Departments.[3] A Fire Department has been established in the Borough
of Woodbury Heights. The officers of the company shall consist of
a Chief and two Assistant Chiefs, which officers are elected by the
members of the company subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council,
and such officers as may be approved by the State Board of Fire Engineers.
E.
Planning Board. (N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.4) A Planning Board has been established
in the Borough of Woodbury Heights. The composition of the Board and
the terms of members are as provided in Chapter 25 hereof.
F.
Police Department. A Police Department has been established in the Borough of Woodbury Heights. The composition and official membership of the Department are as provided in Chapter 27 hereof.
G.
Zoning Board of Adjustment. A Zoning Board of Adjustment has been established in the Borough of Woodbury Heights. The membership, organization and powers of the Board are as provided in Article XV of Chapter 110 hereof.
H.
Shade Tree Committee. A Shade Tree Committee has been established in the Borough of Woodbury Heights. The membership, organization, powers and duties of the Committee are as provided for in Chapter 32 hereof.
I.
(1)
There is established a Local Assistance Board, under and pursuant
to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 44:8-115, 44:8-116, 448-117, N.J.A.C.
10:85-1.1(c), N.J.A.C. 10:85-1.2(b), and N.J.A.C. 10:85-2.2(b).
(2)
The Local Assistance Board shall consist of three persons, who shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Borough Council.
At least one of these persons shall be a woman.
(3)
The term of one member of the Local Assistance Board shall be for
one year. Such member only, shall be appointed from the membership
of the borough council.
The terms of the two remaining individuals of the board shall
be for two years each, to expire in alternate years.
Further, the terms of each member of the board shall begin January
1st of each succeeding year, and each member shall continue until
the successor shall be appointed and qualified.
Members of said board shall serve without salary but shall be
allowed their necessary and actual expenses.
(4)
Duties of the Local Assistance Board. The Local Assistance Board
shall organize and select a Chairman and a secretary and shall appoint
a Director of Welfare who shall be the first Executive and Administrative
Officer of the Board.
(5)
Term of Director of Welfare. The Director shall serve his/her term
of five years from the date of his/her appointment, and shall be paid
salary as may be fixed by the Local Assistance Board subject to approval
by the Borough Council.
(6)
Duties of the Director of Welfare. The Director shall administer
the General Assistance program, under the supervision of the Local
Assistance Board. The Director shall be responsible for the determination
of applicant eligibility in accordance with State law and regulations.
Further, the permanently appointed Director of Welfare shall not concurrently
serve as a member of the Local Assistance Board.
(7)
Vacancies. When a vacancy occurs before the expiration of a term,
the new member serves only the unexpired portion of the term of the
person he/she is replacing.
[Amended 5-18-94 by Ord. No. 6-94]
J.
Municipal Alliance Committee. A Municipal Alliance Committee is hereby
established for the Borough of Woodbury Heights, County of Gloucester
and State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-9 with membership
of the Committee to be appointed annually by the Mayor; Membership
of the Municipal Alliance Committee may include, to the extent possible,
the Chief of Police, the president of the local district school board;
the superintendent of schools; a student assistance coordinator; a
representative of the parent-teacher association or similar organization;
a representative of the Local Collective Bargaining Unit for Teachers;
a Municipal Court Judge; representatives of local civic associations;
representatives of local religious groups and private citizens, all
to be appointed for term of one year commencing on January 1st of
each year and to serve without compensation.
[Added 2-16-11 by Ord. No. 4-2011]
K.
Community Recreation Building Committee. A Community Recreation Building
Committee is hereby established to consist of seven members residing
within the Borough of Woodbury Heights, such members appointed annually
on or after January 1st of each calendar year by the Mayor. The terms
of such member shall be for the term of one year.
[Added 11-22-11 by Ord. No. 18-2011]
[Added 10-21-92 by Ord. No. 17-92]
All employment positions within the various departments, boards and commissions of the borough, not otherwise established by ordinance or governed by statute, shall be established by resolution of the Borough Council who shall set forth the qualifications, duties and compensation appropriate to such employment positions, with all such employment positions to be governed by other provisions of the administrative code and of Chapter 23 thereof.
