The Coordinator and four Deputy Coordinators shall constitute
the Command Staff. They shall meet monthly or more frequently for
the transaction of Department business.
A.
The Command Staff is hereby authorized, empowered and required when
necessary to adopt rules and regulations for the control, management,
and government of the Department.
B.
Application. These rules are applicable to all members of the Department.
C.
Distribution. One copy of these rules shall be distributed to each
member of the Department. Each member will be required to acknowledge
receipt of the document.
D.
Responsibility for maintenance. It is the continuing responsibility
of each member to maintain a current copy of the rules, including
additions, revisions, and amendments as issued.
E.
Familiarization. Members shall thoroughly familiarize themselves
with the provisions of the rules. Ignorance of any provision of these
rules will not be a defense to a charge of a violation of these rules.
It is the continuing responsibility of each member to seek clarification
through the chain of command for any rule that is not fully understood.
A.
Coordinator: Pursuant to municipal ordinance and state law, the Coordinator
shall be the head of the Office of Emergency Management and shall
be directly responsible to the Mayor for the efficiency and day-to-day
operations of the Division. Pursuant to policies established by the
appropriate authority, the Coordinator shall:
(1)
Comply with all emergency management laws and regulations set forth
by the State of New Jersey;
(2)
Administer and enforce the rules and regulations of the Department
and any special emergency directives for the disposition and discipline
of the Department and its members;
(3)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Department;
(4)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members;
(5)
Delegate such authority as may be deemed necessary for the efficient
operation of the Department to be exercised under the direction and
control of the Coordinator;
(6)
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form
as shall be prescribed on the operation of the Department during the
preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested by
the appropriate authority; and
(7)
Allocate funds within the budget which are appropriated by the governing
body.
B.
Deputy Coordinator: A Command Staff position that requires a background
in emergency management and a high level of expertise, experience
and training set forth in the O.E.M. regulations.
C.
Assistant Coordinator: A general staff position that requires a background
in emergency management and/or emergency services, and expertise,
experience and training as set forth in the O.E.M. regulations.
D.
Specialist: A staff position that is specific to an integral component
of emergency management operations. Specialists must have expertise
and experience in that position.
E.
Support staff: A support position that allows membership to volunteers
who have an interest in the emergency management program but do not
have the training or experience to hold a staff position or when there
are no open staff positions. Support staff volunteers can attend training
and can be used in a variety of functions during an incident or event.
When there is an opening in the Table of Organization, any member
of the support staff meeting the requirements may apply.
F.
Intern program: A support position that allows students who have
an interest in the field of emergency management to support and gain
experience.
G.
Drone Team: A support position for FAA-licensed drone pilots who
have an interest in emergency services drone operations. Team members
are required to complete the application process and meet the approved
training requirements.
H.
Fire Department
Administrative Aide: A support position that provides administrative
support to the Department Fire Chief and Board of Fire Officers.
[Added 4-10-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-20]
The responsibilities of the Command Staff are:
A.
To maintain the efficient operation of the Department.
B.
To organize, control and maintain all property and resources of the
Department.
C.
To develop and implement policies and procedures necessary to govern
and direct the day-to-day operations of the Department.
D.
To provide for the proper in-service training of all members.
E.
To maintain the overall discipline of the Department.
F.
To maintain a constructive relationship with the public, community
organizations, the media and other agencies.
G.
To prepare and submit the annual budget and proposed expenditure
programs to the appropriate authority or other designated officials.
The Command Staff under the direction of the Coordinator shall
oversee that timely and accurate records are maintained of all responses
for calls for service, training, attendance, certifications, and any
other records required by the state, Borough, or other authorized
agency.
