[Added 12-22-2020 by Ord. No. 29-2020]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141, the position of Police Chaplain for the Township of Mount Olive is hereby established. The position of Police Chaplain shall be a volunteer position without rank, under the supervision of the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee.
[Added 12-22-2020 by Ord. No. 29-2020]
The Chief of Police may recommend annually to the Mayor candidates the Chief believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 and any applicable rules and regulations of the Township Police Department. All applicants shall be reviewed by the Chief. Police Chaplains shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council.
[Added 12-22-2020 by Ord. No. 29-2020]
Up to four Police Chaplains may be appointed at any given time, with each appointment for a term of one year.
[Added 12-22-2020 by Ord. No. 29-2020]
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman or clergywoman in good standing in the religious body from which selected. The Chaplain shall be a certified Police Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Township Police Department and shall be qualified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141.
[Added 12-22-2020 by Ord. No. 29-2020]
The duties and responsibilities of the Police Chaplain shall include, but not be limited to, assisting the Mount Olive Police Department in any duties assigned by the Chief of Police that pertain to the Police Chaplaincy, including but not limited to, community policing initiatives and death notifications.