[Adopted 9-12-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
In accordance with the terms of N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1, there
is hereby created and established the position of Emergency Management
Coordinator.
A.
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall complete the current approved
home study course (professional development series) and the basic
emergency management workshop within a year of the initial appointment.
B.
Following the completion of the first year's courses, the Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator must complete 24 hours of emergency
management continuing education per year.
C.
All courses taken by the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
must be submitted to and approved by the County Emergency Management
Coordinator.
D.
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for
the provision of leadership in the field of emergency management at
the municipal level of government. As such, the Coordinator is responsible
for emergency management program administration and program development
encompassing the four phases of emergency management: mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery.
E.
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall also be responsible
for the following:
(1)
Program administration.
(2)
Ensure that the Municipal Office of Emergency Management is available
on a twenty-four-hour basis.
(3)
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Office of Emergency
Management.
(4)
In the event of a forecasted major storm (hurricane, tropical storm,
snow, etc.), must conduct a premeeting with representatives of the
Police, Fire, Department of Public Works, and Administration for logistical
coordination, no less than the day before the forecasted storm (in
person or virtually) and conduct a post-event meeting no later than
two business days after the storm to assess damage.
(5)
In the event of a federally declared disaster, must compile all information,
meet with adjusters, and submit documentation to FEMA for reimbursement,
as well as to the JIF for insurance reimbursement.
(6)
Ensure that the municipality meets all the requirements for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Assistance Program,
including meeting goals agreed to in the annual work plan, maintaining
a currently approved Municipal Emergency Operating Plan, and providing
the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management with quarterly program
status reports, if applicable.
(7)
Prepare, submit, and justify the annual Municipal Emergency Management
budget.
(8)
Secure county, state and federal technical and financial assistance
available through the County Office of Emergency Management.
(9)
Personally attend at least 75% of the scheduled County Office of
Emergency Management meetings. The Coordinator must assure representation
at all other County Emergency Management meetings.
(10)
Maintain a continuing knowledge of all municipal, county, state
and federal laws and plans concerning emergency management.
(12)
The approval and scheduling of attendees for state and federally
sponsored emergency management courses, etc.
(13)
Maintain adequate files, records, and correspondence relating
to emergency management activities.
(14)
Coordinate with the municipal agencies, departments, and bureaus
regarding emergency management responsibilities.
(15)
Implement policies and procedures regarding emergency management.
(16)
Conduct quarterly staff meetings, providing advance notice to
the County Office of emergency management.
(17)
Receive and react to weather emergency notifications.
(18)
Cooperate with the National Warning System (NAWAS) program.
(19)
Comply with all directives, rules and regulations issued by
the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management.
(20)
Conduct a minimum of one exercise per year, providing a minimum
thirty-day advance notice through the County Office of Emergency Management
to the State Office of Emergency Management.
(21)
Research and apply for emergency management related grants on
behalf of the Borough.
(22)
Coordinate the dissemination of information to the public and
businesses regarding post-disaster resources.
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall be paid a salary
at a range to be established from time to time by the governing body
of the Borough of River Edge.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1, the Mayor of a municipality
shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator from among
the residents of the municipality for a three-year term.
