Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., a Planning Board is hereby created. Membership on the Board shall be in accordance with state statute.[1]
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 36, Land Use Procedures, Art. II, Planning Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., a Zoning Board of Adjustment is hereby created. Membership on the Board shall be in accordance with state statute.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 36, Land Use Procedures, Art. III, Zoning Board of Adjustment.
[Amended 1-27-1998 by Ord. No. 97-20; 7-27-1999 by Ord. No. 99-16]
A. 
Establishment of Environmental Commission; statutory authority. There is hereby created an Environmental Commission pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
B. 
Composition of Environmental Commission; terms; compensation. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom shall also be a member of the Planning Board and all of whom shall be residents of the Township. There shall also be two alternate members appointed by the Mayor. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chair and presiding officer of the Commission. The members shall be appointed for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The Township Council may remove any member after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
[Amended 3-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-11]
C. 
Powers and duties of Environmental Commission.
(1) 
The Commission shall have all powers provided for by N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., including the following powers:
(a) 
To promote the conservation and development of the natural resources of the Township, including but not limited to open space preservation, water resource management, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, noise control, environmental appearance, marine resources, and protection of flora and fauna, and recommend the acquisition of property on behalf of the Township for conservation programs.
(b) 
To plan, implement and inform the public about local conservation programs and make presentations to community organizations and the schools.
(c) 
To compile and keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands.
(d) 
To conduct research into the possible use of open areas of the Township.
(e) 
To recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in a Municipal Master Plan and the development and use of such areas.
(f) 
To recommend to municipal agencies the advertising, preparing, printing and distributing of books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which, in its judgement, it deems necessary for its purposes.
(g) 
To act as the coordinating agency of the community on conservation matters and with various community groups and as liaison between local conservation needs and regional, state and federal agencies ministering to those needs.
(h) 
To make such recommendations as may be necessary to implement the cause of environmental protection within the municipality and investigate environmental problems and offer solutions.
(i) 
To review and comment on all environmental reports as may be submitted to the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(j) 
To review and comment on all site plans, subdivisions, and conditional use or variance applications which may come before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(2) 
It is understood that, in fulfilling the powers enumerated in this section, the Commission will act in an advisory capacity and shall not have the power to bind the municipality in any manner.
D. 
Records and reports. The Commission shall keep records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report at such time as the Township Council may designate and submit the same to the Council, which report shall be comprehensive and detailed, covering operations, receipts, disbursements and expenditures for the full year.
E. 
Staff. The Commission may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may from time to time require and as shall be within the limits of funds appropriated to it.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
F. 
Removal of members. The Council of the Township may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
G. 
Annual appropriations. The Council of the Township shall annually fix, determine and appropriate a sum sufficient for expenses of such Commission, which shall be raised by taxation in the same manner as other taxes.
[Added 9-25-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
A. 
The Township of Pequannock agrees to participate in the creation and operation of the Central Passaic River Basin Flood Commission pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:14-16 et seq.
B. 
The Township of Pequannock shall invite the following municipalities and counties to participate in said Commission: County of Passaic; County of Essex; County of Morris; Township of Little Falls; Township of Wayne; Township of Montville; Borough of North Caldwell; Township of West Caldwell; Borough of Pompton Lakes; City of Paterson; Township of Livingston; Borough of West Paterson; Borough of Lincoln Park; Township of Parsippany; Township of East Hanover; Township of Chatham; Borough of Totowa; Township of Nutley; Borough of Morris Plains; Township of Fairfield; Borough of Riverdale; Township of Hanover; Borough of Florham Park; Borough of Roseland; City of Newark; and Borough of Hawthorne.
C. 
The Central Passaic River Basin Flood Commission shall:
(1) 
Collect, study and analyze data on flooding, past floods and the causes of floods in the area.
(2) 
Make such data and studies available to the participating members, to the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply, the Army Corps of Engineers, local and county planning boards and officials concerned with subdivisions and development of properties within the floodway and drainage area.
(3) 
Keep itself informed as to the available state and federal funds and grants and the procedures for applying therefor and shall make such information available to participating members.
(4) 
Coordinate the activities of the participating members relating to flooding, flood prevention, brook cleaning and the like.
(5) 
Encourage the acquisition of lands within the floodway and low-lying areas by appropriate county park commissions, counties or participating municipalities and all federal and state agencies that have jurisdiction in matters concerning the floodway and low-lying areas.
(6) 
Publicize methods of flood control and flood prevention.
(7) 
Encourage its participating members to support other programs designed or intended to alleviate flooding.
(8) 
Lobby federal and state legislators and federal and state agencies to promote legislation favorable to the Central Passaic River Basin and also to make available increased funding for flood-control measures in the Central Passaic River Basin.
(9) 
Perform such other acts and fulfill such other functions as may be permitted by law and as determined by members, subject to the limitations in this section and subject to limitations set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:14-16.
D. 
Any number of members of the Commission shall have the right to meet at regularly scheduled meetings. Any action taken involving the expenditure of funds other than clerical and mailing connected with the usual business of the Commission shall be adopted only at a meeting at which there are at least two counties represented and at least three municipalities represented.
E. 
Each member municipality and county reserves the right to withdraw from the Commission; provided, however, that at least 90 days' notice of such intention is given to the Commission, and provided further that such withdrawal, after the adoption of the Commission budget for a given year, shall not abrogate the responsibility of the municipality or county to meet its responsibility and obligation under the budget for such year.
F. 
The general, administrative and other expenses of the Commission affecting the Commission as a whole shall be apportioned among the members as follows:
(1) 
One-fourth thereof to be apportioned among the member counties; and
(2) 
Three-fourths thereof to be apportioned to member municipalities according to a formula taking into account population and frontage along the Passaic River.
G. 
Whenever a specific project is to be undertaken involving less than the interests of all of the participating members, the apportionment of the costs thereof shall be agreed upon by the participating members specially benefited thereby in advance of authorization of such project.
H. 
The apportionments may be changed by agreement among the participating municipalities and counties; provided, however, that there shall be no increase in the percentage to be contributed by any participant in the expenses without the consent of the governing body of such participating member.
I. 
Any budget proposed by the Commission must be submitted to the governing bodies of the participating municipalities and shall become effective only upon the adoption of resolutions by a majority of the participating municipalities approving the budget.
J. 
The Township Council shall appoint two representatives to the Commission. Either or both of said representatives may be a member of the Township Council or other elective or appointive office in the Township.
K. 
Each representative shall serve for a term of five years or until his/her successor has been appointed and qualified, except that any appointed representative who holds another elective or appointive public office shall serve as such representative for the term of his/her elected or appointed office and only so long as he/she shall hold such elected or public office, notwithstanding his/her term of appointment as such representative. Appointments to vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the term only.
L. 
In addition to such representatives, the Council may appoint two alternate representatives to the Commission who shall serve for a term of one year each or until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Such alternates shall have the right to attend all meetings of the Commission and take part in all discussions. The alternates shall be designated as "First Alternate" and "Second Alternate" and in such order may represent the Township and vote in the event of the absence or disability of one or both of the representatives. No alternative representative shall automatically succeed to a representative position upon a vacancy occurring in a regular position.
[Added 7-27-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-13; amended 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-02; 6-10-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-10]
A. 
Establishment of Flood Control Advisory Committee. There is hereby established a Flood Control Advisory Committee to study issues involving the floodplains and recommend action to the Township Council. The Flood Control Advisory Committee shall also function as the Township Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
B. 
Composition; terms; compensation.
(1) 
The Flood Control Advisory Committee shall be comprised of 11 members appointed by the Township Council. At least one of the members shall be a representative from the Township Flood Management Office and at least one shall be a representative from the Township Public Information Office. At least half of the members shall be residents who hold no other Township position.
(2) 
The term of office of the first members of the Advisory Committee shall be for one, two, or three years, to be designated by the Township Council in making the appointments so that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The members shall serve without compensation.
C. 
Powers and duties. The Committee shall have the power and duty to study issues involving flood control and flood protection and to advise the Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and other Township bodies, agencies and departments on matters involving flood control and flood protection. The Committee shall be responsible for the development of the Township's Program for Public Information (PPI) which shall be presented to the Township Council for formal approval upon completion. Upon completion and approval of the PPI, the Committee shall meet at least annually to monitor implementation of the program and prepare an annual evaluation report which shall be transmitted to the governing body.
D. 
Chair; bylaws. The Committee shall designate one of the members to serve as Chair and presiding officer of the Committee. The Committee is authorized to adopt bylaws governing its procedural operation.
E. 
Removal of members. The Township Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon that member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
A. 
For the administration of the provisions of Chapter 360, Zoning, Article IV, Historic Landmark, the governing body shall appoint an indeterminate number of members, not to exceed 12, to the Historic District Commission, which shall be available for consultation with the Planning Board as well as the governing body.
[Amended 4-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-05]
B. 
All members of the Historic District Commission shall be residents of the Township of Pequannock and shall serve for a term of five years, which term shall be staggered so that one term expires each year, or so that the least amount of terms expire at the same time. All members of the Historic District Commission shall serve without compensation.
There shall be a Joint Study Commission consisting of two members of the Board of Education and two members of the Township Council appointed by the Council for one-year terms. The Commission shall meet from time to time to discuss matters of mutual concern.
There shall be a Local Assistance Board appointed by the Township Manager consisting of three members, one member of which shall serve for a one-year term and two of which shall be appointed for two-year terms. Such Board shall have and perform all the powers and duties prescribed by general law, this chapter and other Township ordinances.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:54-9 there is hereby established a Library Board of Trustees consisting of seven members, one of whom shall be the Mayor and one the local Superintendent of Schools. The five citizen members shall be appointed by the Mayor for five-year terms. The Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools may, respectively, appoint an alternate to act in his place and stead with authority to attend all meetings of the Board and in his absence to vote on all questions before the Board. Vacancies occurring on the Board of Trustees shall be filled for the unexpired term only. All members of the Board except the Superintendent of Schools shall be residents of the Township.
[Amended 6-26-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-19; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-03]
A. 
Establishment; composition; terms; organization. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall consist of 11 voting members to be appointed by the Township Council. All members shall be residents of the Township of Pequannock. Members shall be appointed for a three-year term. The Township Council may also appoint one resident under the age of 21 to serve as a non-voting youth liaison for a one-year term. Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation. The Director of Parks and Recreation of the Township shall serve as Executive Secretary of the Committee. The Committee shall designate one of its members to serve as Chair and presiding officer of the Committee. The Committee may also appoint a Secretary whose compensation will be determined by the Township Manager. The Committee is authorized to adopt bylaws governing its procedural operations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
B. 
Powers and duties; removal of members. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall advise the Director of Parks and Recreation and Township Council concerning the planning, implementation, and promotion of parks and recreation programs and facilities within the Township of Pequannock. It is understood that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will act merely in an advisory capacity and shall not have the power to bind the Township in any manner.
[Amended 3-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-07; 9-25-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-23]
A. 
Purpose. Pequannock Township's Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is charged with developing and implementing a strategic business attraction and retention program for the municipality. Its function is to match enterprises looking for a new home with a suitable and appropriate location within the Township of Pequannock's borders. The Economic Development Advisory Committee's mission is to attract strong and diverse corporations that will add to the Township's already strong and diverse business mix. The primary focus of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to promote occupancy of existing vacant commercial sites and to work with currently occupied developed properties toward revitalizing those properties to aid in enhancing current tax rates. At the direction of the Township Council, the EDAC also assists with new applications and/or inquiries for new commercial developments and compiles and provides timely and useful vacant listings suitable for development. At the direction of the Township Council, the EDAC helps foster a business-friendly environment, works to ensure a balance of interest with the environment and to promote an understanding of economic development and aids the community in envisioning and realizing a desired economic future.
B. 
Composition; membership; term of office. There shall be an Economic Development Advisory Committee of the Township of Pequannock which shall be known as the "Economic Development Advisory Committee." It shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Township Council, each for a term of five years. Each member appointed to the Committee shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter of this state. Vacancies in the membership of the Committee shall be filled by the Township Council for the unexpired term thereof.
C. 
Enabling statute. The Committee shall function in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89.
D. 
Township Council representation. A member of the Township Council shall be appointed by the Council as liaison to the Committee.
E. 
Selection of officers. The members of the Committee shall choose annually from among its members a Chair and such other officers as it may deem necessary.
F. 
Compensation. The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation.
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Editor's Note: Former § 5-41, Fair Housing Committee, was repealed 2-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03.
A. 
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee established. There is hereby created a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee to study senior citizens' needs and related problems and recommend action to the Township Council.
B. 
Composition; terms; compensation.
(1) 
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Township Council. The Township Council may also appoint not more than two nonvoting, honorary members.
(2) 
All appointments of members, except to fill vacancies, shall be for terms of three years beginning the first day of January of the first year of the term. Honorary members may be appointed for terms not to exceed three years, with the appointment retroactive to January 1 in the year of appointment. All members of the Committee shall serve without compensation.
C. 
Powers and duties. The Committee shall have the power and duty to study senior citizen problems and recommend action to the Township Council regarding taxation, medical and social services, housing, transportation, public relations, recreation, employment opportunities and such other areas as may be necessary to help in the solution of senior citizen problems.
D. 
Chair; bylaws. The Committee shall designate one of the members to serve as Chair and presiding officer of the Committee. The Committee is authorized to adopt bylaws governing its procedural operation.
E. 
Removal of members. The Council of the Township may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
F. 
Annual appropriations. The Council of the Township shall annually fix, determine and appropriate a sum sufficient for expenses of such Committee, which shall be raised by taxation in the same manner as other taxes.
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Editor's Note: Former § 5-43, Teen Advisory Committee, was repealed 2-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03.