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Editor’s Note: See Ch. 5, Animal Control, for the Chicken Advisory Board.
[Ord. No. 04-11]
The Municipal Governing Body, Mayor and Council, a body corporate and politic, is hereby designated as the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to the Redevelopment Agency Law, being Chapter 306 of the Laws of 1949 (N.J.S.A. 40:55C-1 et seq.) as amended and supplemented.[1]
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Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:55C-1 et seq. is repealed and agencies established prior to the repeal may continue. See now N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.
[N.J.S.A. 26:3-1]
There shall be a Board of Health as required by N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq.[1]
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Editor's Note: Functions of the Board of Health are administered by the Ocean County Board of Health through an interlocal service agreement.
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Editor's Note: The Board of Recreation Commissioners previously established by Ord. No. 97-02 is repealed with the adoption of this Code.
[Ord. No. 2018-07; New]
The Lakehurst First Aid Squad, Inc. (the First Aid Squad) is hereby recognized as the First Aid Squad for the Borough of Lakehurst (the Borough), and its members and officers as public officials of the Borough of Lakehurst and as such, are accountable to the Governing Body for all operations.
[Ord. No. 2018-07]
a. 
The First Aid Squad shall be responsible for all emergency medical services (EMS) in the Borough and is under the direction of the First Aid Captain.
b. 
The First Aid Squad shall interact with other local agencies and departments (Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, etc.) as well as County, State, and Federal agencies in order to provide emergency medical services (EMS).
c. 
The First Aid Squad is organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey as a non-profit corporation existing to serve the public in a public trust. The First Aid Squad shall be responsible for its own organization as deemed appropriate under the New Jersey Department of Health, including administration, elections, training, record-keeping, financial reporting, and social functions.
d. 
The First Aid Squad shall elect its own administrative officers to conduct such business as required to fulfill its obligations as a non-profit corporation.
e. 
The First Aid Squad shall provide an annual accounting of all financial expenditures, performed by an independent Certified Public Accountant, relating to the Borough's annual donation. Said report shall be provided to the Municipal Clerk no later than August 1 of the following year. Failure to provide this accounting may result in loss of funding.
f. 
It shall be unlawful for anyone to possess or use alcoholic beverages in, on or around the First Aid Squad apparatus or in, on or around the building and grounds known as the Emergency Services Complex without the written approval by the Governing Body. Such approval may be given for hall rentals or for special purposes only for specific dates and hours and with other limitations or restrictions which the Governing Body may deem appropriate.
g. 
The First Aid Squad shall assist the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator in the establishment and updating of written plans to protect the citizens of Lakehurst during a disaster.
h. 
All First Aid Squad operations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the intent of all provisions of the Emergency Medical Technician standards of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 2018-07; New]
a. 
The First Aid Squad shall elect its own line officers who shall be responsible for all EMS activities in the Borough. These activities include, but are not limited to, first aid calls and responses, training, education, certification and apparatus maintenance. All line officers shall be Lakehurst residents.
b. 
The First Aid Captain and other line officers shall be elected on the basis of their fitness for duty, including training, certification, education and experience. As public officials of the Borough of Lakehurst, all line officers shall be under the direction of the Governing Body and shall be duly sworn. Such direction shall be administrative in nature and is not meant to grant any line authority over First Aid Squad officers during First Aid Squad operations.
c. 
The Captain shall be responsible for all Squad apparatus and equipment.
d. 
Captain shall be responsible for all training, certification, education and the record-keeping of such documents for all members.
e. 
The Captain may establish rules and regulations as necessary in order to provide for efficient departmental operations.
f. 
A copy of the Rules and Regulations, as well as a copy of the First Aid Squad's Constitution and By-Laws shall be on file with the Municipal Clerk and updated as necessary. Additionally, each year a recall roster and membership roster shall be provided to the Clerk. Any changes to the roster during the year are to be promptly reported.
[Ord. No. 2018-07]
a. 
Membership in the First Aid Squad shall consist of the following:
1. 
Submission of completed application as required by the First Aid Squad. Every application shall contain a waiver authorizing the Police Department to conduct a criminal background check from government and private agencies. Following a successful background check, the application must be approved by the Governing Body.
2. 
All applicants shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age, unless Cadet status of at least sixteen (16) years of age.
3. 
All applicants shall be a resident of the Borough of Lakehurst. Any applicant not a resident may request a residency waiver by the Governing Body, with justification as to why such a waiver should be granted.
4. 
Filing of any other required applications and forms with the Captain.
5. 
Ability to read and write the English language.
6. 
Physical capability of performing EMS activities.
7. 
Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license if assigned as a Driver-Operator.
8. 
Have no criminal misdemeanor convictions for the past three (3) years or: if having been convicted and then incarcerated, have no criminal convictions for the past five (5) years from the date of completion of the sentence. For any felony convictions the term is ten (10) years. For any convictions of a sexual nature or registration under Meghan's Law, no application will be considered.
9. 
Other qualifications as may be required by the First Aid Squad.
b. 
Any First Aid Squad member who no longer complies with qualifications and/or requirements as stated in the provisions of this ordinance shall be suspended immediately as a member of the First Aid Squad. Unless an exception is granted by the Governing Body, for extenuating circumstances, such suspension shall be considered absolute. An exception may be granted, depending on circumstances, only for good cause and a demonstration that the benefits to the First Aid Squad and the Borough of Lakehurst outweigh the detriment. Upon proof the deficiency has been rectified, the individual may be reinstated by the Governing Body. Any suspension lasting one (1) year will result in termination from the First Aid Squad. Said individual may then re-apply as a new member if qualifications for new membership are met.
c. 
The First Aid Squad may establish its own rules and regulations for membership, provided such rules do not conflict with the Borough Employee Handbook regarding discriminations, code of conduct, etc.