[Adopted 12-15-1992 by Ord. No. 92-24; amended in its entirety 3-19-2024 by Ord. No. 24-6]
The Mayor and Council creates 10 such offices within the Borough of Westwood, reserving, however, the right to fill such number of the offices thus created as from time to time appears prudent and necessary.
No person shall be appointed as a Parking Enforcement Officer unless said person:
A. 
Is and remains a resident of the State of New Jersey during the term of appointment.
B. 
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
C. 
Is of sound mind and in good health.
D. 
Is of good moral character.
E. 
Has not been convicted of any offense involving theft, burglary, larceny, looting, embezzlement, shoplifting, or any offense which would make said person unfit to perform the duties of office.
A. 
The Parking Utility shall recommend suitable applicants to the Borough Administrator.
B. 
Said applicants shall complete such preemployment application and documentation as required by the Borough Administrator.
C. 
The Mayor and Council, in its discretion, shall thereafter appoint such persons as appear to be suitable and qualified. Nothing in this article shall require the Mayor and Council to appoint any particular applicant or to take any action based upon the Borough Administrator's recommendation.
D. 
All hiring shall be done in accordance with applicable statutes and procedures.
E. 
The Parking Utility shall establish an outline for a training course to be conducted by it for all persons employed pursuant to this article. The outline of said training course shall be filed with and approved by the Administrator of the Borough of Westwood. At a minimum, said training course shall:
(1) 
Acquaint the Parking Enforcement Officer with the traffic and parking regulations of the Borough of Westwood.
(2) 
Acquaint the Parking Enforcement Officer with the applicable statutes pertaining to motor vehicles and parking.
(3) 
Acquaint the Parking Enforcement Officer with the general interrelationship of the Parking Utility, the Police Department, Violations Bureau and the Mayor and Council as a functioning governmental unit.
(4) 
Acquaint the Parking Enforcement Officer with such safety and due process requirements and considerations as are necessary to avoid bodily injury, personal injuries or other claims and losses.
(5) 
Acquaint the Parking Enforcement Officer with the proper means of completing summons/complaints in such a manner as to ensure their enforceability.
Every Parking Enforcement Officer, prior to the commencement of their full duties after the appropriate training period, shall be furnished with a uniform which shall have been designed by the Parking Utility of the Borough of Westwood, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Westwood.