There shall be a Department of Administration and Finance, the Director of which shall be the Business Administrator, who shall serve the Township in a full-time capacity. The Department shall consist of the Division of Administration, the Division of Recreation, the Division of Finance, the Division of Revenue Collection, the Division of Assessments, the Division of Police, the Division of Emergency Management and the Division of Ambulance Services.
A.
The Business Administrator may also serve as the head of any division without additional compensation. He shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to his actual experience in or his knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter set forth. At the time of his appointment he need not be a resident of the Township or state, but during his tenure of office he may reside outside the Township only with the approval of the Council. He shall have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the Department of Administration and Finance.
B.
Under the direction and supervision of the Mayor, the Business Administrator shall:
(1)
Assist in the preparation of the budget.
(2)
Administer a centralized purchasing system.
(3)
Be responsible for the development and administration of a sound personnel system.
(4)
Supervise the administration of each of the divisions of Township government with respect to matters of budgeting, personnel and purchasing.
(5)
Prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for efficient management of Township government, subject to the Charter and the ordinances of the Township.
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be a Division of Administration. The Director of the Department may serve as head of the Division without additional compensation.
[Amended 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279]
B.
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Division shall:
(1)
Prescribe and install uniform forms and procedures for budget preparation by all departments and administer the budget procedures set forth in § 3-94 hereof.
(2)
Assist the Administrator and the Mayor in the review and analysis of budget requests and in the preparation of the budget document.
(3)
Develop and administer the municipality's personnel program, including up-to-date job classifications and pay plans, active recruitment of needed personnel, in-service training programs and a complete system of personnel records of municipal officers and employees.
(4)
Coordinate the processes of appointment and removal of municipal employees within the various departments, and to this end review and approve proposed appointments and discharges of personnel prior to any such action by any department to ensure compliance with the provisions of the personnel policies of the Township.
(6)
Establish and administer a program for dissemination of information concerning the Township to the press and the citizens of the Township, including the publication and circulation of a directory of the Township government.
[Added 8-4-03 by Ord. No. 0-8-2003-032]
The Mayor shall appoint a qualified purchasing agent meeting the criteria of N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1. The qualified purchasing agent is assigned the authority, responsibility and accountability for the purchasing activity of the Township. His duties include, but are not limited to, preparing advertisements, advertising and receiving bids and recommending contract award to the Council.
[Added 1-19-88 by Ord. No. 1-88-1; 4-3-00 by Ord. No. 0-4-2000-008; 8-4-03 by Ord. No. O-8-2003-032; 3-15-2018 by Ord. No. O-2-2018-003; 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. O-2-2022-004; 10-3-2022 by Ord. No. O-9-2022-019; 12-20-2023 by Ord. No. O-12-2023-027; 11-6-2024 by Ord. No. O-10-2024-024]
A.
Establishment; Division head; appropriate authority; duties of the Chief of Police. There shall be a Division of Police, the head of which shall be the Chief of Police. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Mayor is the appropriate authority. The following titles and positions shall exist within the Police Department: one Chief of Police, not to exceed two Captains, not to exceed seven Lieutenants, not to exceed 14 Sergeants and not to exceed 55 Patrol Officers. The Chief of Police shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations, and shall, pursuant to policies established by the appropriate authority:
(1)
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its officers and personnel;
(2)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the force;
(3)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other personnel;
(4)
Delegate such authority as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the force to be exercised under the Chief's direction and supervision; and
(5)
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form as shall be prescribed by such authority on the operation of the force during the preceding month, and make such other reports as may be requested by such authority.
B.
Powers and duties of Division. The powers and duties of the Division shall include but are not limited to the following:
(1)
To preserve the public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders against the penal laws and ordinances effective within the Township, suppress insurrections, disperse any unlawful or dangerous assemblage and preserve order at all elections, public meetings and assemblages.
(2)
To administer and enforce laws and ordinances which regulate, direct, control and restrict the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the use of the streets by vehicles and persons and which protect the safety and facilitate the convenience of motorists and pedestrians and to make and enforce appropriate rules and regulations for such purposes.
(3)
To remove or cause to have removed all nuisances in the public streets, parks and other public places; investigate and observe all places of public amusement or assemblage and all places of business requiring any state or municipal licenses or permit; and report violations to the appropriate department.
(4)
To provide proper police attendance and protection at fires.
(5)
To provide for the attendance of its members in court as necessary for the prosecution and trial of persons charged with crimes and offenses and cooperate freely with the law enforcement and prosecuting authorities of federal, state and county governments.
(6)
To operate a training and recruitment program to maintain and improve the public efficiency of the members of the Division.
(7)
To make studies of traffic conditions in the Township and recommend to the Mayor such physical improvements and changes in the Township ordinances as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the safe movement and control of motor vehicle traffic within the Township.
C.
Mission. The Mission of the Division shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1)
The Monroe Township Police Department's fundamental duty is to serve the community, protect lives and property and to respect the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality and justice.
(2)
The Monroe Township Police Department shall maintain a strong law enforcement focus through the active implementation of the rules of law and by working with the community to improve quality of life.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003 ]
Members of the Department are always subject to duty although periodically relieved of its routine performance. They shall, at all times, respond to the lawful orders of superior officers and other proper authorities as well as calls for police assistance from citizens. Proper police action must be taken whenever required. Members assigned to special duties are not relieved from taking proper action outside the scope of their specialized assignment when necessary.
[Amended 3-7-77 by Ord. No. 319; 6-3-81 by ord. No. 14-81; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003 ]
A.
Any request for police attendance at a private gathering from which the general public is excluded, whether by ticket or invitation, or for assistance with regard to road projects and other special details involving private contractors working within the Township shall be made to the Chief of Police.
B.
The Chief of Police, at his or her discretion, may assign members of the Police Department not on regular duty and who may volunteer for such service, or special officers who may request such service, to perform police duty at private affairs and such other projects as above defined. While on such special duty, the members of the Department shall be under the supervision and control of the Chief of Police and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C.
Persons requiring special police services shall make application to the Chief of Police stating how long the services will be required. The persons sponsoring or responsible for the event shall make payment to the Township Treasurer in an amount sufficient to cover the time and expenses at a rate established by the Township Council.
The Township Treasurer shall deposit such payments to the Township payroll account to cover the paychecks of the officers performing the special services. The rate established by the Council for this purpose shall be included in the annual Municipal Salary Ordinance.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
All members of this Department may be ordered and requested to work overtime in case of emergency or as necessary to complete department work as ordered.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Members of the Department shall not accept outside employment or engage in outside business activities without the prior approval of the Chief of Police. Applications for permission to accept outside employment shall be made in writing to the Chief of Police. The application shall set forth pertinent information concerning the type of work to be engaged in, the name and address of the prospective employer and the hours of such employment. No application for permission to accept outside employment shall be approved by the Chief of Police if there is any reasonable probability that such outside employment will interfere with a member's performance or compromise a member's position with the Township through a conflict of interest or if there is any reasonable probability that the particular employment requested would reflect unfavorably upon the policeman involved or upon the Police Department. All officers requesting to use police equipment during outside work must place such requests in writing to be approved by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 7-2-01 by Ord. No. O-7-2001-029; 2-4-02 by Ord. No. O-2-2002-002; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
A person may make a request to the Chief of Police to utilize off-duty police personnel for private purposes. If the request is granted, then and in that event, provided the person is a for-profit entity or governmental entity, a fee shall be charged as provided herein. A "person" is defined as any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, organization, club, association, governmental entity or any principal or agent thereof.
B.
Each private party receiving police services shall be charged a fee as follows per officer utilized for the service. The fees shall be set in accordance with Municipal Code § 3-50.2, "Request for police attendance at private affairs."
C.
An application, on a form provided by the Police Department, must be submitted to the Chief of Police. If approved, the Chief of Police shall require the applicant, where applicable, to deposit in escrow with the Treasurer of the Township, a sum of money for payment for the estimated total compensation for the utilization of the off-duty personnel. The amount to be determined shall be at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police based on the estimated number of days and number of personnel required to fulfill applicant's request. Moneys not expended shall be returned to the applicant within 30 days of task completion. If additional funds are required, applicant shall be notified by the Chief of Police in writing setting for the additional amount to be deposited in the escrow account and the date on which the deposit shall be made. The Chief of Police, at his or her sole discretion, may order the off-duty personnel to cease performing their duties and shall cause applicant's activity to cease, provided the aforesaid payment is not timely made.
D.
The Chief of Police shall be solely responsible for the assignment of off-duty police personnel for private purposes.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Command shall be exercised by the virtue of rank and, in the case of equal rank, by length of service in the next preceding rank, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Members of the Department who may be placed temporarily in the position of a member of higher rank by proper authority shall exercise the authority and perform the duties of such higher office. They shall not alter or countermand any such order issued by the member whose place was temporarily occupied, except when the expediency of police business demands.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Upon all occasions, when a body of members of the Department is assembled, the ranking officer present shall take command and will be held responsible for the official action and conduct of those present and for the good condition of everything entrusted to his or her charge. He or she shall be familiar with all that concerns his command and he or she shall exact from his subordinates efficient performance of duty.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
When two or more Police Officer are sent upon any special duty and no ranking officer accompanies them, the Police Officer, senior in point of service, shall have command, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 1-5-81 by Ord. No. 3-81; 7-5-89 by Ord. No. 7-89-30; 4-5-99 by ord. no. O-4-99-014; 5-5-03 by Ord. no. O-5-2003-019; 8-6-18 by Ord. No. O-7-2018-025; ]3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
The Chief of Police shall have and exercise the following authority:
A.
Be responsible for the prevention of criminality and the repression of criminal activity, the protection of life and property, the preservation of peace and public compliance with countless laws. He or she is supplied with officers and equipment to assist in the attainment of these objectives. These he or she must organize, direct, coordinate and control in a manner that will assure the most effective and economical accomplishment of his or her purpose.
B.
Be responsible for the observation and enforcement of all laws of the state and ordinances within the jurisdiction of the Police Department, the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the Police Department and shall perform such duties as shall be prescribed by ordinance of the Township Council.
C.
See that all persons connected with the Department are properly instructed in their duties and give particular attention to the training and instruction of new members thereof.
D.
Shall have under his or her control all records and property of the Police Department and designate any member of the Department to prepare these reports and keep the records in such manner as he or she may prescribe, as well as to take charge of such property coming into the custody of the Department.
E.
Furnish to the Mayor complete monthly and yearly reports of Police Department matters.
F.
Shall, with approval of the Mayor, establish and may, from time to time, amend and repeal such rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary for the government and efficient working of the entire Department. The rules and regulations when adopted, amended or repealed shall be posted by the Chief of Police, in facilities assigned to the Police Department for headquarters purposes and a copy delivered to each member of the Department within five days after their adoption, amendment or repeal.
[Amended 4-5-99 by Ord. No. O-4-99-14; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Each captain shall have and exercise the following authority and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall be subject to the direct supervision and command of the Chief of Police.
B.
He or she shall be next in command to the Chief of Police and, in case of absence or disability of the Chief of Police, he or she shall perform all the duties of the Chief of Police.
C.
He or she shall, when acting as the Chief of Police, issue such orders and directives or take such action as may be necessary; but in every case shall make a full report of the entire occurrence to the Chief of Police at the earliest practical moment.
D.
He or she shall be responsible for the maintenance of all records, files and reports pertaining to the operations of the Police Department.
E.
He or she shall be responsible for the scheduling of the work for the entire Police Department.
F.
He or she shall assist the Chief of Police in the performance of all his or her duties and shall be responsible for seeing that all the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances for the Township of Monroe are duly enforced and observed and that the public peace is maintained.
G.
He or she shall order and purchase all supplies which are necessary for the efficient operation of the Department.
H.
He or she shall maintain complete files of personnel records and Department equipment.
I.
He or she shall forward all monthly reports as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
J.
He or she shall oversee the entire operation of the Police Department.
K.
(Reserved)
L.
He or she shall, at time to time, assume any other duties as assigned to him or her by the Chief of Police.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Each Lieutenant shall have and exercise the following authority and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall be subject to the direct supervision and command of the Captain.
B.
He or she shall be superior in rank to Sergeants, patrol officers and special officers.
C.
He or she shall thoroughly familiarize himself or herself with the laws of the federal government, the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Township of Monroe.
D.
He or she shall, at all times, inform himself or herself of the affairs of the Department and be assured that the duties of his or her subordinates are properly discharged.
E.
Ordinarily his or her hours of duty shall be established by departmental policy, but he or she shall be available for duty at all times, in cases of special need and emergency.
F.
He or she shall be designated as a Division leader and oversee the operation of his or her Division.
G.
He or she shall forward all monthly reports as prescribed by the Chief of Police.
H.
He or she shall be responsible for the maintenance of all records, files and reports pertaining to his or her specific job assignment.
I.
He or she shall request to the Captain in writing all orders and supplies which are necessary to the efficient operation of his or her section.
J.
He or she shall, when requesting vacation time, submit it in writing to the Captain for approval or disapproval.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Each Sergeant shall have the following authority and perform the following duties:
A.
He or she shall be subject to the direct supervision and command of the Lieutenant.
B.
He or she shall be superior in rank to and have charge of all patrol officers and special officers who shall be serving on the same shift and shall supervise the work of all said members. He or she shall give such instructions and directions as he or she shall deem necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Police Department.
C.
He or she shall see that officers reporting for duty properly relieve the officers going off duty and that his or her officers are in proper uniform with the necessary equipment to perform their duties.
D.
He or she shall designate sections of the Township (known as "zones") to be patrolled by members of his or her squad.
E.
He or she shall be responsible for maintaining the day sheet and recording any compensatory time owed to any officer in his or her squad.
F.
He or she shall review for approval all reports made by the officers he or she is supervising during a tour of duty. If reports fail to meet with his or her approval, he or she shall instruct the officers under his or her supervision as to the proper form and information to be supplied.
G.
He or she shall assure that all patrols are in their assigned zones and shall know where his or her officers are at all times.
H.
He or she shall set an example for all subordinates in sobriety, dignity, courtesy, discretion and observance of proper discipline and shall at all times, while on duty, appear neatly attired.
I.
He or she shall demand of his or her officers an appreciation and respect for the rights and liberties of all persons. He or she shall constantly require his or her officers to strive for a high degree of excellence in the quality of law enforcement and services rendered by them.
J.
He or she shall make himself or herself thoroughly acquainted with the capabilities of patrol officers under his or her supervision.
K.
He or she shall be held responsible for the proper conduct and appearance of patrol officers under his or her supervision and would be deemed guilty of neglect of duty or inefficiency when those under his or her command of supervision are habitually lax and indifferent in the performance of their duties.
L.
He or she shall promptly obey and transmit all orders ensuring uniform interpretation and full compliance.
M.
He or she shall obey all rules and regulations and shall see that all patrol officers under his or her supervision obey them, and when they are violated he or she shall take the proper action.
N.
He or she shall at the earliest practical moment approve or disapprove all requests concerning vacations, for all officers under his or her supervision and forward the same to the Lieutenant's office. He or she shall, from time to time, forward special reports and assume such duties assigned to him or her by the Chief of Police.
O.
He or she shall when requesting vacation, submit in writing to his or her division leader for approval of disapproval.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
The title Detective is an assignment, not a rank. All officers assigned to the Detective Bureau will be assigned by the Chief of Police.
B.
A Detective assigned to the Detective Bureau shall be accountable through the Bureau Commander to the Chief of Police.
C.
Ordinarily his or her hours of duty shall be established by the Division Lieutenant, but he or she shall be available for duty at all times in case of special need or emergency. He or she shall respond punctually to all his or her specific uniformed assignments.
D.
He or she shall be governed by the rules and regulations for a Patrol Officer insofar as they do not relate to specific uniformed assignments.
E.
He or she shall intelligently and thoroughly investigate each case assigned to him or her, initiating the investigation by prompt contact with the complainant. He or she shall keep interested units advised of information developed.
F.
He or she shall use every legal means at his or her disposal to detect and solve crime and prosecute offenders, thoroughly investigating all information received from any source.
G.
He or she shall assist police units and personnel in the investigation of crime, the apprehension and successful prosecution of criminals and the recovery of property.
H.
He or she shall recognize crime as an offense against the state and, whenever feasible, initiate prosecution.
I.
He or she shall study and apply sound investigative techniques and improve his or her effectiveness by attention to:
J.
He or she shall keep detailed records of his or her investigations and promptly execute all other reports required by the Department.
K.
He or she shall prepare all cases assigned to him or her in every way which will ensure the best possible way of presenting the facts to the court.
L.
He or she shall learn the rules of evidence and court procedure and develop skills which will enable him or her to be an effective witness.
M.
He or she shall communicate information to other police personnel concerning crimes, criminals and suspects for proper coordination of police effort.
N.
He or she shall serve all legal papers assigned to him or her and execute required returns.
O.
He or she shall constantly be alert to the identity of suspects connected with local crime, when arrested by other agencies, and effect their return and prosecution.
P.
He or she shall maintain good relationships with other police agencies, satisfying their request and improving his or her sources of aid and information.
Q.
He or she shall actively cooperate with prosecutors to prepare cases for trial.
R.
He or she shall provide immediate response to the need for any police service notwithstanding the special nature of his or her assignment.
S.
The fact that a member of the Department is assigned for duty to the Detective Bureau shall not be construed as relieving him or her of the responsibility of taking prompt action in the matter of any violations of the laws, ordinances and regulations brought to his or her attention.
T.
Members of the Detective Bureau shall at all times cooperate in their work with the uniform branch of the Department and endeavor at all times to see that the utmost harmony prevails between their branch of the service and the uniform branch of the service.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Each Patrol Officer shall have and exercise the following duties:
A.
He or she shall be subject to the direct supervision and command of the Sergeant.
B.
Perform general police work and be the primary public relations representative of the Department.
C.
Conduct preliminary investigations at the scene of crimes or accidents and shall gather evidence, administer first aid, locate and interview witnesses, make proper arrests and submit proper reports.
D.
Watch particularly the actions of suspected criminals.
E.
Be responsible for all phases of police work, not just his or her specific assignments.
F.
Confine his or her patrol within the limits of the Township of Monroe, except when making arrests or making urgent investigations or when ordered elsewhere by his or her superior officer.
G.
Maintain constant patrol of the Township, except when taking proper lunch period or for personal necessity.
H.
Note and investigate all vehicles, the drivers or occupants of which arouse suspicion, and shall question the occupants and driver, learning names and ages, sexes, residences and other information, together with the make, license number, serial number, color and type of vehicle.
I.
Note all defects in highways, sidewalks, buildings, etc., from which accidents might arise and, when unable to immediately adjust such defects shall notify his or her superior officer by written report or where urgency is required, by phone or other means.
J.
Report at once to the Superior Officer all defective traffic signals, streetlights, etc.
K.
Report to his or her superior officer as quickly as possible if for any reason he or she cannot report by police radio.
L.
Be responsible for seeing that all laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township of Monroe are duly observed and enforced and that the public peace is maintained. He or she shall also be responsible for the protection of life and property, for the health, safety and general welfare and for general well-being of the citizens and residents of the Township.
M.
Appreciate and respect the liberties and rights of all persons and shall constantly strive for a high degree of excellence in quality in law enforcement and services rendered by him or her.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
In addition to the general duties specified herein, each member of the Police Department, commensurate with the rank or assignment, shall:
A.
Have the responsibility and obligation to uphold the constitution and the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Township of Monroe.
B.
Have the responsibility to carry out the orders of the Chief of Police and all other superior officers whether such orders are written or verbal.
C.
Maintain order and morality, preserve the peace, prevent crime, protect life and property and detect and arrest criminals.
D.
Investigate crimes, make legal arrests and serve subpoenas.
E.
Be responsible for maintaining good public relations.
F.
Prevent accidents, provide emergency services for sick, injured and insane persons, recover missing persons, recover missing persons and property, regulate traffic and give guidance and information about the Township. Supervise the work of personnel assigned to him or her through individual discussions, conferences and written orders.
G.
Be responsible for investigations of any unlawful acts being performed or existing in the Township, including gambling, vice and crime.
H.
Be responsible for the transmittal of all necessary orders and directives to his or her subordinates and to his or her relief.
I.
Familiarize himself or herself with all orders issued to him or her by superior officers and with all relevant orders issued to the officer he or she relieves.
J.
Assure himself or herself that his or her subordinates are adhering to all rules, regulations, orders and procedures of the Department.
K.
Be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of police services tendered by his or her subordinates.
L.
Be responsible for the conduct and discipline of his or her subordinates.
M.
Prepare cases for court, attend hearings and testify before courts as required.
N.
Make an immediate written report to his or her superior officer of any bribe attempt.
O.
Treat the public with courtesy and respect, keeping in mind the necessity of public respect for the police force.
P.
Render police assistance when needed, regardless of whether he or she is on or off duty or on a special assignment.
Q.
Ensure the order and cleanliness of Township property and equipment assigned to him or her.
R.
Report in writing immediately to his or her superior officer the loss of any equipment necessary for the performance of his or her duty.
S.
Give his or her name upon proper request.
T.
When in uniform salute the national colors as they pass in public parades or other ceremonies.
U.
Maintain a notebook for the purpose of filing all departmental directives issued by the Chief of Police. Such directives shall instruct and guide personnel in the performance of their duties.
V.
Restrict all off-duty jobs to work which is approved by the Chief of Police. No off-duty job shall interfere with or impair the ability or availability of the police officer to perform all aspects of his or her duties as a Police Department member.
W.
Be governed with regard to vacation leave, sick leave, special leave, compensatory leave, military leave, death leave, leave without pay, holiday leave, off-duty leave, insurance coverage and salary by the appropriate ordinances of Monroe Township.
[Amended 1-5-81 by Ord. No. 3-81; 4-5-99 by Ord. No. O-4-99-014; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
School Crossing Guards shall be under the direct supervision of the officer in charge of the Traffic Bureau.
B.
A School Crossing Guard, before assuming duties at any post, will first be required to undergo four hours of traffic-control training and one hour of a refresher training course each preschool term thereafter.
C.
Responsibilities and assignments.
(1)
A School Crossing Guard assigned to a post will be responsible for the safety of all persons using that post.
(2)
School Crossing Guards, while on post, will not be permitted to sit in their vehicles, unless otherwise directed by the officer in charge of the Traffic Bureau. Those times, when permissible, will be outlined by him or her.
(3)
No parking will be permitted while on post.
(4)
Any complaints that School Crossing Guards may have pertaining to their post, such as unruly children, speeders, problems with bicyclists or any other problem that requires attention, shall be reported to the Traffic Bureau.
(5)
Any injury received while on assigned duty shall be reported by the quickest means to the Traffic Bureau Officer.
(6)
Complaints received from citizens pertaining to the conduct of a School Crossing Guard will be investigated by a Traffic Bureau officer. If and when it is determined through an investigation that the Crossing Guard is alleged to be guilty of improper conduct, a report will be forwarded to the Chief of Police, at which time a hearing date will be set. The School Crossing Guard so charged will be notified, in writing, as to the date and time of the hearing.
(7)
A School Crossing Guard, when reporting out due to sickness or any other cause, must make such information known to the Superior Officer at police headquarters as soon as possible. The person reporting out must reveal the following information: name, post and approximate date of return. A substitute School Crossing Guard will be assigned to fill a post that is vacant due to sickness, personal days or emergencies.
(8)
No School Crossing Guard shall be excused from their post for more than five days during a school term, exclusive of sick leave and personal days, unless an extreme emergency occurs. When a post is vacant due to extended sickness or emergencies over five days, a Senior School Crossing Guard will have the option of working that post. The substitute School Crossing Guard will be assigned to fill the Senior School Crossing Guard's post.
(9)
When a substitute School Crossing Guard is called to fill a vacant post and refuses, that person's name will go to the bottom of the substitute School Crossing Guards' call list.
(10)
At no time will it be permissible for a School Crossing Guard to consume any type of an alcoholic beverage prior to reporting to duty.
(11)
No personal shopping is permitted while attired in any part of the School Crossing Guard uniform.
(12)
A School Crossing Guard reporting late for duty more than once in the course of a school term, without a justifiable excuse, shall be subject to disciplinary action, as determined by the Department.
(13)
All School Crossing Guards shall be required to attend meetings as scheduled by the Officer in charge of the Traffic Bureau. Any unexcused absence from a scheduled meeting may be cause for disciplinary action, as determined by the Department.
(14)
A School Crossing Guard assigned to a post will be subject to change anytime. However, under normal circumstances a guard assigned to a post will remain on that post, unless moved for reasons specified.
(15)
A School Crossing Guard shall at all times comply with verbal or written orders issued by the Chief of Police and the officer in charge of the Traffic Bureau or, in his or her absence, any other Traffic Bureau officer.
D.
Uniforms: clothing and equipment regulations.
(1)
All School Crossing Guards, when receiving clothing and equipment from the Traffic Bureau, shall be required to sign a form that will indicate what type of clothing and equipment was issued.
(2)
The School Crossing Guard receiving clothing and equipment shall be held responsible for its care.
(3)
In the event of loss or damage to clothing or equipment issued, the person shall be required to replace said clothing or equipment if and when determined through an investigation by a Traffic Bureau officer that the loss or damage was due to carelessness.
(4)
The cost of replacement shall be determined by the Administrative Sergeant of the Monroe Township Police Department.
(5)
The replacement of said clothing or equipment shall be made by check or money order payable to the Township of Monroe and presented to the Officer of the Traffic Bureau within 30 days of the notification which shall be in writing.
(6)
All equipment and clothing issued by the Traffic Bureau and any other clothing or equipment required to comprise the uniform of a School Crossing Guard shall be subject to standard operating procedure issued by the officer in charge of the Traffic Section and approved by the Chief of Police.
(7)
All equipment and clothing issued to the School Crossing Guards shall be used at all times while on their assigned post.
E.
The regulations set forth will be enforced to the fullest extent. Failure to comply with the foregoing regulations will result in formal charges and possible termination of employment.
[Added 7-5-89 by Ord. No. 7-89-30; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
The Law Enforcement Chaplain shall be under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police.
B.
The Law Enforcement Chaplain shall be a volunteer clergyman appointed by the Mayor.
C.
The Law Enforcement Chaplain shall be an ecclesiastically certified person in good standing, endorsed for the chaplaincy by a recognized religious body and shall have been ordained for at least five years.
D.
Responsibilities and assignments.
(1)
The Law Enforcement Chaplain shall be an advisor to the Chief of Police in all matters pertaining to the moral, spiritual and religious welfare of police personnel and shall provide requested guidance and input regarding community services rendered through the Police Department.
(2)
The Law Enforcement Chaplain shall be responsible for all duties assigned by the Chief of Police and shall be available to serve with any officer as a consultant or assistant upon the direction of the Chief of Police.
[Added 5-5-03 by Ord. No. O-5-2003-019; Amended 4-1-13 by Ord. No. O-4-2013-025; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
Findings. As outlined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18, the State Legislature has found and declared that domestic violence is a serious crime against society; that there are thousands of persons in this state who are regularly beaten, tortured and in some cases killed by their spouses or cohabitants; that a significant number of women who are assaulted are pregnant; that victims of domestic violence come from all social and economic backgrounds and ethnic groups, that there is a positive correlation between spousal abuse and child abuse; and that children, even when they are not assaulted, suffer deep and lasting emotional effects from exposure to domestic violence. Therefore, the State Legislature has declared its intent to assure the victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from abuse and directs that domestic violence victim response teams be created.
B.
Establishment. The Domestic Violence Victim Response Team is hereby established. It shall consist of not more than 20 civilian members appointed by the Mayor. A member of the Police Department appointed by the Chief of Police shall serve as the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator to supervise and manage the efforts of the team.
C.
Purpose. Members of the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team shall:
(1)
Respond to the scene of a domestic violence incident when summoned by the Domestic Violence Response Team Coordinator or his or her designee.
(2)
Provide victims of domestic violence with support and compassion; and
(3)
Provide victims with information with respect to various help agencies, hotline numbers and support groups.
D.
Requirements. Applicants who wish to serve as part of the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team must be at least 21 years of age, complete an application form, submit to a background investigation, supply references and be personally interviewed by the Chief of Police or his or her designee.
E.
Appointment. Once the application process has been completed, the Mayor may appoint a team member. The appointment shall be for a one year term. At the end of the one year term, the team member shall submit to a performance evaluation by the Chief of Police. Based upon the performance evaluation, the team member may be appointed by the Mayor for an additional one year term or released from service. Team members shall serve without compensation.
F.
Responsibilities. All team members must attend an initial 40 hour training course, as well as any other periodic sessions required by the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator. Team members must also adhere to the Police Department's General Orders concerning domestic violence.
G.
Scheduling. The Domestic Violence Coordinator shall create a schedule for all team members. Team members shall be on-call and available to report for duty when necessary to respond to domestic violence situations during their scheduled times.
H.
Termination. Team members may be terminated at any time for failure to comply with Police Department General Orders. Termination is at the discretion of the Chief of Police who shall take into account the recommendation of the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
The rules and regulations of the Department may be amended, revoked or suspended, in whole or part, or additional ones may be made from time to time, as the circumstances or the good of the service may require.
B.
When notice of any amendment, alteration, or new rule or alteration, or rule or regulation is given to the members of the Department, they shall promptly make the necessary corrections and insert such change or changes in their manual.
[Added 12-6-76 by Ord. No. 304; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be appointed as a member of the Township Police Department and force unless he or she:
A.
Is a citizen of the United States.
B.
Is in sound mind and body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as to his or her eligibility for membership in the Retirement System.
C.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
D.
Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
[Added 1-5-81 by Ord. No. 3-81; Amended 4-5-99 by Ord. No. O-4-99-014; 2-4-02 by Ord. No. O-2-2002-005; 6-27-11 by Ord. No. O-6-2011-020; 3-6-2023 by Ord. No. O-2-2023-010; 11-6-2024 by Ord. No. O-2010-2024-024; 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003; Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
A.
Promotion to rank of Captain. A person who is qualified to be appointed as a Captain in the Township of Monroe Police Department must have served one year as Lieutenant in the Monroe Township Police Department or a police department of comparable size. In addition, the Police Department will consider the following during the promotion process:
(1)
If there are more than four eligible candidates for the position of Captain, the candidates shall successfully complete the oral examination given by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association and the departmental evaluation. If there are four or less eligible candidates for the position of Captain, the Chief of Police, with the approval of the Mayor, shall appoint a candidate to fill the position without requiring the candidates to take the examination given by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association.
(2)
The candidate's one-year probationary period.
(3)
The candidate's seniority credit. The seniority credit is equal to 0.15 multiplied by years in grade.
B.
Promotion to rank of Lieutenant. A person who is qualified to be appointed as a Lieutenant in the Monroe Township Police Department must have one year as Sergeant in the Monroe Township Police Department or a police department of comparable size. In addition, the Police Department will consider the following during the promotion process:
C.
Promotion to rank of Sergeant. A person who is qualified to be appointed as a Sergeant in the Monroe Township Police Department must have served five years as Patrol Officer in the Monroe Township Police Department or a police department of comparable size. In addition, the Police Department will consider the following during the promotion process:
(1)
Successful at written and oral examination given by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association.
(2)
The candidate's one-year probationary period.
(3)
Successful at the Departmental Evaluation.
(4)
The candidate's seniority credit. The seniority credit is equal to .15 multiplied by years in grade.
D.
Patrol Officer.
(1)
No person shall be appointed as an officer or probationary officer unless such person has provided documentation demonstrating that they satisfy N.J.A.C. 13:1- 10.2.
(2)
Must successfully complete mandatory police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, as set forth below.
(a)
An officer appointed for a one year probationary term who has not previously and successfully completed the mandatory police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission shall be enrolled in the course during his or her probationary term. To be eligible for appointment as a permanent police officer after his or her probationary term, he must successfully complete the course.
(b)
An officer appointed for a one year probationary term who has previously and successfully completed the above mandatory police training course shall be eligible for appointment as a permanent police officer once his or her probationary term ends.
E.
Administration of the promotional process.
(1)
The Police Department will be responsible for reviewing the components included regarding the promotional selection process. If an officer believes that they received an improper score during their attempt for promotion, then they shall request a review of their score pursuant to the Monroe Township Police Department Rules and Regulations.
(2)
Upon multiple applicants successfully completing the above listed requirements, the Police Department shall establish a list of eligible applicants. The names of the applicants placed on the herein mentioned list shall remain there for a maximum of three years.
(3)
The Mayor shall be responsible for administering the promotional process for the Chief of Police.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
The appointing body, officer or officers of the municipality, when authorized to do so, may employ such officers and other personnel for said Police Department and force as temporary employees in emergencies or for certain specified parts of the year, as needed.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
Except as otherwise provided by law, any permanent member or officer of said Police Department and force who shall be absent from duty without just cause or leave of absence for a continuous period of five days shall cease to be a member of said Police Department and force.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
The appointing body, officer or officers of the municipality, when authorized to do so, may employ such officers and other personnel for permanent positions within said Police Department as are from time to time needed.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
The appointing body may prescribe an application fee as a requirement of those desiring to apply for a permanent position on the force, said fee to help defray the administrative costs associated with administering examinations to applicants. Said fee shall be fixed in amount from time to time by resolution of the Township Council.
[Amended 3-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-1-2025-003]
General Provisions
A.
Preamble. N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156 et seq. (hereinafter the "Statute") allows municipalities to provide emergency intermunicipal police assistance to other municipalities which adopt similar reciprocal ordinances; and
(1)
The Township Council of the Township of Monroe deems it to be in the best interests of the residents of the Township of Monroe to enact an ordinance pursuant to the Statute in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.
(2)
The Township hereby cooperates with all other municipalities which adopt a similar reciprocal ordinance providing for intermunicipal police assistance in times of emergency.
B.
The intermunicipal assistance will be provided if and when the Township of Monroe has an emergency within its boundaries requiring additional police assistance to protect life and property, or to assist in suppressing a riot or disorder and whenever another municipality, which has enacted a similar reciprocal ordinance, may experience a similar emergency requiring police assistance.
C.
The Mayor, as the appropriate authority, or in his or her absence, the Chief of Police, is hereby authorized to request assistance from the Chief or highest ranking officer on duty of the police departments of other municipalities for intermunicipal police assistance during and/or after an emergency situation.
D.
The Chief of Police of the Township of Monroe or the highest ranking officer on duty at the time shall provide assistance to another municipality or municipalities making a valid request to supply such personnel and equipment, to the extent possible without endangering person or property within the Township of Monroe.
E.
Members of the Township of Monroe Police Department supplying emergency assistance to other municipalities shall have the same powers and authority, as have the members of the police department of the municipality in which said assistance is being rendered. Additionally, said members shall also have, while so acting, said rights and immunities as they may otherwise enjoy in the performance of their normal duties within the Township of Monroe.
F.
The Township of Monroe shall, upon providing assistance to another municipality which has enacted a similar intermunicipal assistance ordinance, assume the cost and expense of providing said personnel and equipment to the requesting municipality, excepting such instances when the requesting municipality receives state or federal aid as reimbursement or if private concerns are involved and the requesting municipality receives reimbursement. Therefore, in this event, the costs incurred by the Township shall be submitted to the municipality which requested assistance, for reimbursement.
G.
At such times that an emergency may occur and intermunicipal police aid is requested, the Chief of Police of the municipality wherein said emergency situation exists, shall be the senior ranking officer of all members of any police department rendering assistance within the boundaries of said municipality.
H.
In the event any member of the police force summoned pursuant to an agreement to render assistance, suffers injury or death in the performance of his or her duties, he/she or his/her designee or legal representative shall be entitled to such salary, pension rights, workman's compensation or other benefits as would have accrued, if such injury or death had occurred in the performance of his or her normal duties.
I.
A copy of this section shall be transmitted to the Municipal Clerk of each municipality in Middlesex County, no later than five business days following its adoption. The Clerk of the Township of Monroe shall maintain a record of all such similar ordinances adopted by other municipalities.
[Added 1-19-88 by Ord. No. 1-88-1]
A.
Establishment; Division head; deputy; appointment. There shall be a Division of Municipal Disaster Control, the head of which shall be the Municipal Disaster Control Director. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1, the Mayor shall appoint the Municipal Disaster Control Director from among the residents of the Township for a term of three years, subject to fulfilling the requirements of N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1. The Municipal Disaster Control Director shall appoint a Deputy Municipal Disaster Control Director from among the salaried officers or employees of the Township with the approval of the Mayor.
B.
Duties. The Municipal Disaster Control Director shall be responsible for the planning, activating, coordinating and the conduct of disaster control operations within the Township.
C.
Township Defense Council; establishment; duties. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-41, there is hereby created a local defense council to be known as the "Township Defense Council" which shall be composed of not more than 15 members to be determined by the Mayor, which members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Mayor. The Municipal Disaster Control Director shall be a member and shall serve as Chairman of the Township Defense Council. The Township Defense Council shall assist the Township in establishing the various local volunteer agencies needed to meet the requirements of all local civilian defense and disaster control activities in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Governor. The Township Defense Council is authorized within the limits of appropriations, to establish an adequate organization to assist in supervising and coordinating the civilian defense and disaster control activities of the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 3-50.2, Bureau of First Aid, previously codified herein and containing Ordinance No. 1-88-1, was repealed 2-11-91 by Ordinance No. 0-2-91-009. See § 3-50.4 for Township Ambulance Service. Former § 3-50.3, Board of Emergency Medical Commissioners, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 0-1-91-007, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 0-5-92-018.
[Added 2-11-91 by Ord. No. 0-2-91-009; amended 5-4-92 by Ord. No. 0-5-92-019; 9-9-92 by Ord. No. 0-9-92-032]
A.
Establishment; appointment.
(1)
There shall be established within the Department of Administration and Finance, under the unit of Emergency Management Services of the Police Department, the Division of Municipal Ambulance Service, the head of which shall be the Director/ Emergency Medical Technician who shall be appointed by the Mayor.
(2)
There shall be established within the Division of Municipal Ambulance Service an Administrative Task Force for emergency medical services consisting of nine members, two of whom shall be Council members, two of whom shall be municipal employees and five of whom shall be citizens of the Township. All members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve at his pleasure. The Chairman shall be designated by the Mayor. The Chairman shall be the power to appoint subcommittees as he sees necessary. Liaison members of this Committee shall be the Business Administrator, the Chief of Police, the Director of the Office on Aging, the Director/Emergency Medical Technician of the Municipal Ambulance Service and the Planner/Administrative Officer.
[Added 6-3-98 by Ord. No. 0-6-98-021]
A.
The New Jersey State Department of Health has issued licensure for the Monroe Township Emergency Medical Services Program (the "Program") administered by the Monroe Township Division of Ambulance Services (the "Division"); and
B.
The Program has been in operation providing experience and statistics regarding the service and the patients served; and
C.
The Division has applied for a "Provider Number" from the Federal and State Medicare/Medicaid Programs, enabling the Township to institute a third party payment plan (the "Payment Plan"); and
D.
Most residents have an insurance plan or Medicare/Medicaid which provides payments to relieve or to partially relieve their payment obligations; and
E.
It is in the best interest of the taxpayers of the Township of Monroe to establish the Payment Plan and to establish a subscription membership plan (the "Subscription Plan") in accordance with Health Care Finance Administration Guidelines ("HCFA") so that taxpayers will not be responsible for co-payments.
(1)
The Director of the Division (the "Director") and the Chief Financial Officer of the Township (the "CFO") in consultation with the Township Insurance Specialist shall be responsible for the Plan's billing.
(2)
The fee for service is initially set as $300 base, $7.50 per mile and $60 for oxygen per trip.
(3)
The Director and the CFO shall annually review the Plan's cost accounting records. The CFO shall obtain the state-wide industry average.
(4)
The CFO shall annually, no later than March 1, adjust the fee for services as set forth in Subsection E.(2) herein pursuant to the recommendation of the Director and the Insurance Consultant.
(5)
The Subscription Plan shall be reviewed annually by the CFO and the Subscription Plan allocation shall be adjusted in the following year's budget in accordance with HCFA guidelines. The CFO and the Insurance Consultant shall prepare a report to be filed with the Office of the Township Clerk.
(6)
A certified copy of this section shall be filed with the applicable federal and/or state agencies.
A.
In the Department of Administration and Finance, there shall be a Division of Recreation, the head of which shall be the Director of Recreation.
[Amended 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279; 1-19-88 by Ord. No. 1-88-2]
B.
The Division shall:
(1)
Plan and develop public recreational facilities.
(2)
Provide for optimum coordination and development of the Division's activities with other public and private recreational facilities and programs.
(3)
Promote and direct an all-year program of cultural and leisure-time activities for children, youths and adults.
(4)
Operate all Township recreational facilities, develop immediate and long-range plans to meet recreational needs and prepare monthly reports for the use of the Mayor and Recreation Advisory Board.
[Amended 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279; 7-5-89 by Ord. No. 7-89-31; 5-2-94 by Ord. No. 0-5-94-013; amended 6-30-2025 by Ord. No. O-6-2025-017]
A.
The Division of Recreation may adopt suitable rules and regulations for fee charges for recreational programs, for safety and conduct of persons using recreational facilities and for peace and order at public events, which rules and regulations and fee charges shall be provided to those individuals who request to utilize recreational facilities and participate in recreational programs.
B.
The rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Township Council by the Division of Recreation immediately upon their initial adoption and thereafter on the occasion of any change being made thereto. The Township Council shall have the right by resolution to amend the rules and regulations provided it does so within 30 days of the submission to it of the rules and regulations by the Division of Recreation. The rules and regulations shall be effective on the thirty-first (31st) day after submission. The date of submission shall be the date the Division of Recreation files the rules and regulations or amendments thereto with the Township Clerk.
C.
The Division may charge and collect fees for recreation programs in the name of and only for the use of the Municipality.
[Added 1-4-78 by Ord. No. 353; amended 4-2-84 by Ord. No. 8-84; 7-2-84 by Ord. No. 17-84; 7-5-89 by Ord. No. 7-89-31; 6-30-2025 by Ord. No. O-6-2025-017]
A.
The recreation fees, which are per person charges unless otherwise indicated, shall be in accordance with Chapter 39 entitled "Fees" of the Code of the Township of Monroe, except that the fee for resident senior citizens shall be 50% of the normal fee, and nonresidents shall pay two times the normal fee. For the purpose of this section, "senior citizen" shall be defined as any person 55 years of age or older. Any person whose primary residence is outside the Township shall be deemed a nonresident, notwithstanding ownership of property in Monroe Township, ownership of a business in Monroe Township or employment by a corporation, company or business located in Monroe Township.
Program | Fee |
|---|---|
Astronomy club | $10.00 per year |
Aerobics, body toning, jazzercise | $15.00 per course |
Adult basketball | $20.00 per season |
Youth basketball | $10.00 per season |
Adult basketball and softball | $20.00 per season |
Baby-sitting workshop | $10.00 per course |
Youth recreational baton twirlers | $10.00 per year |
Competition twirlers | $20.00 per year |
Wrestling | $10.00 per year |
Summer rec playground | $25.00 per season |
Tennis - adults | $25.00 per season |
Tennis - youth | $20.00 per season |
Weight training - adult school | $20.00 per course |
Volleyball | $10.00 per year |
Field hockey | $10.00 per course |
Open gym | $10.00 per year |
Youth center (residents only) | $10.00 per year |
Field lighting fees | $15.00 per hour |
Teen awareness programs | $10.00 per course |
Facility fees | |
(1) James Monroe Park | $100.00 per day |
(2) Pop Warner Stadium | $100.00 per day |
Instructional programming - adult | $25.00 per course |
Instructional programming - youth | $10.00 per course |
B.
Refunds. Refunds will not be given after a program begins. Refunds will be approved only if an activity is canceled or postponed, if the location is changed or if a request for refund is made for personal reasons, in writing, three business days before the program begins.
C.
Waiver of fees. Fees may be waived at the discretion of the Director or his designee based on data supplied by a participant indicating his or her inability to pay.
[Added 5-7-12 by Ord. No. O-5-2012-010]
A.
Application policies and procedures.
(1)
Applications for the use of Township parks and/or recreation facilities may be obtained at the Monroe Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey. Applications are required for organized programs, games, contests, picnics, sports activities, and any other organized gathering.
(2)
Applications for the use of Township parks and recreation facilities will only be issued to adults 21 years of age or older.
(3)
Monroe Township residents, businesses/industries located in Monroe Township and Township based organizations will receive priority consideration in being allowed to use Township parks and recreation facilities. The following shall be the order in which the Recreation Department shall review applications for the use of Township facilities:
(a)
Recreation sponsored organization programs for Township residents.
(b)
Travel teams affiliated with the Township based organizations. To be qualified as an affiliated team, a team roster is required with all facility use applications. This roster must include the name and home address of all travel team members. At least 80% of the travel team roster shall be residents of Monroe Township. However, exceptions to the 80% requirement may be authorized by the Township recreation staff, but in no case shall the team be composed of less than 50% Township residents. For the purpose of this roster requirement, recreation program and travel team participants from the Borough of Jamesburg shall be counted as Township residents so long as the Borough of Jamesburg continues the sending-receiving relationship with Monroe Township High School. Travel teams in existence before April 1, 2012 with rosters in which less than 80% of the members are Township residents shall be grandfathered, and the Recreation Department shall allow existing nonresident participants to continue in the program until they are no longer age eligible.
(c)
Nonaffiliated Monroe Township travel teams in existence before April 1, 2012.
(d)
Nonaffiliated Monroe Township travel teams established after April 1, 2012.
(e)
Other private and/or nonresident individuals or organizations that are subject to a facility charge payable to the Township of Monroe.
(4)
The availability of facilities and equipment shall be at all times subject to the needs and requirements of the Recreation Department.
(5)
The Recreation Department is solely responsible for the scheduling of all Township recreation facilities. All efforts will be made to maximize the usage of Township facilities.
(6)
Every organization shall sign such contract(s) for the use of facilities as shall be required and pay the specified rental charges, if applicable, and fees at least seven days prior to the event.
(7)
In the event of a cancellation, the organization shall provide seven days notice to the Recreation Department.
(8)
All formal organizations using Township recreation facilities shall furnish the Recreation Department with a copy of their bylaws and their annual financial statements.
(9)
The Township reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to deny the use of any Township facility if the requested use is not in the public interest.
B.
Supervision. Each organization granted permission to use Township parks and facilities shall provide responsible adult supervision.
C.
Maintenance of facilities.
(1)
Township facilities must be left in a clean and orderly manner. Applicants granted the use of Township parks and recreation areas will be held responsible for property damage resulting from the lack of adequate supervision of participants and spectators. Users who damage Township property shall be notified in writing by the Recreation Department within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event, and the cost of damage repair shall be billed to the user.
(2)
Sports fields need to be rested for maintenance purposes as determined solely by the Township Parks Department.
(3)
The Township Recreation Department has the right to determine if Township fields are playable.
(4)
Whenever an event requires a Park and Recreation employee to be on duty outside of regular working hours, or if additional work is needed to prepare for an event or to clean up after the event, the Department may charge a fee for such extra services.
(5)
Vehicles used for field maintenance (e.g. golf carts used to rake in-fields) shall only be operated by persons at least 18 years of age with a valid New Jersey driver's license.
D.
Request for new or modified facilities.
(1)
Any organization wishing to improve and/or modify Township recreational facilities at its own expense must submit a detailed plan of the proposed improvement and a certificate of insurance to the Recreation Director.
(2)
No such plan can be implemented without the prior written approval of the Recreation Director and the Business Administrator.
E.
Prohibited activities.
(1)
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all Township facilities.
(2)
Smoking is prohibited in all municipal buildings, and to at least 20 feet away from the exterior of all municipal buildings. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas in Township parks and outdoor facilities.
G.
Insurance requirements for formal organizations.
(1)
Formal organizations are defined as those organized as a 501C(3) organization, or any corporation, professional corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or any other business entity.
(2)
Approval for the use of Township recreation facilities is specifically contingent on the organization furnishing a copy of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township of Monroe as an additional insured, and a letter of acknowledgment from the insurance agent/broker. The Certificate shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit and shall include Comprehensive General Liability with the Broad Form Liability endorsement or its equivalent. Failure of the organization to provide a copy of a valid Certificate of Insurance will render the application invalid and prohibit the use of the facilities.
(3)
Recreation Accident Insurance. The Township provides, at its expense, a Recreation Accident Insurance for all program registrants. The policy provides for a maximum benefit of $1,000. It is intended to be supplemental to your own personal health insurance. Eligible expenses will be determined after benefits have been paid by the registrant's health insurance carrier. All accidents must be reported within 24 hours after its occurrence.
H.
Enforcement.
[Added 2-1-2021 by Ord. No. O-1-2021-001]
(1)
The Township of Monroe Police Department shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of the policies and procedures for the use of the Township's recreation facilities.
(2)
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Judge. The continuation on each successive day shall constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punished as provided above for each separate offense.
[Amended 9-8-76 by Ord. No. 293; 11-3-76 by Ord. No. 301; 4-2-84 by Ord. No. 9-84; 2-1-88 by Ord. No. 0-2-88-5; 3-2-92 by Ord. No. 0-3-92-009; 1-4-93 by Ord. No. 0-1-93-003]
A.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of 11 voting members, all of whom shall be residents of the Township. Two members shall be appointed from each of the three wards (Ward I, II and III) within Monroe Township, one member shall be appointed from the Township Council, one member from the Board of Education and three at-large members. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Mayor. A Chairman shall be appointed by the Mayor from among the members. For purposes of budget, personnel and purchasing, the Recreation Advisory Board is allocated and assigned within the Division of Recreation. The Director of Recreation shall be an ex-officio member.
[Amended 4-4-94 by Ord. No. 0-4-94-008]
B.
The Board shall advise and make recommendations to the following agencies and officials:
(1)
The Division of Recreation and the Mayor, concerning or relating to the administration of the recreation program.
(2)
The Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education, concerning or relating to the facilities and equipment of the school systems.
(3)
The Council, concerning or relating to matters of policy affecting recreation.
C.
Liaison representatives. There shall be 13 non-voting liaison representatives to the Recreation Advisory Board, all of whom shall be appointed by the Director of Recreation and shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Director of Recreation. One liaison member shall be appointed for each of the following categories:
[Amended 6-3-09 by Ord. No. 0-6-2009-019]
(1)
Senior citizens.
(2)
Performing arts.
(3)
High school: this representative is to be a high school student.
(4)
Baseball/softball.
(5)
Football/cheerleading.
(6)
Wrestling.
(7)
Soccer.
(8)
Environmental Commission.
(9)
High school athletic department.
(10)
Police department.
(11)
Special needs children.
(12)
Special events.
(13)
Special needs/sports.
[Added 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279; amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058[1]]
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be a Division of Finance, the head of which shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the Township.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
B.
The Chief Financial Officer will operate under the direction of the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance and will perform such duties as required by statute and as periodically assigned.
C.
The Division shall:
(1)
Maintain the central books of accounts of the Township according to such forms, standards and procedures as shall be prescribed or approved by the Business Administrator. Any and all Township officials shall, upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, place at his/her disposal, all records, books, bonds, documents and papers which he/she may deem necessary to aid in his/her duty of keeping such accounts.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(2)
Enforce a uniform system of accounts for all departments of the Township.
(3)
Preaudit all payrolls, claims and demands against the Township upon certification by a department head that the amount is due and unpaid, according to the records and information of his department.
(4)
Require that reports of receipts and disbursements from each department of the Township be made in accordance with state statute.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(5)
Maintain a central payroll system and all social security, pension and pertinent data for same.
(6)
Control all expenditures to assure that budget appropriations are not exceeded and pass upon each proposed expenditure in conformity with the Charter and the ordinances of the Township. Unless the division head shall certify that there is an unencumbered balance of appropriation available, no appropriation shall be encumbered and no commitment or expenditure shall be made.
(7)
Keep records and books of accounts for the exercise of the foregoing financial budgetary control over each department of the Township and keep such accounts as will show the amount of each appropriation, the accumulative amount paid therefrom and the unpaid obligations and unencumbered balance thereof.
(8)
Prepare such statistical studies and reports as may be required by other departments, divisions and bureaus, with the approval of the Mayor.
(9)
Deposit all funds received by the bureaus in such depositories as designated by the Cash Management Plan Resolution of the Council. All moneys of the Township not required for current operation shall be invested pursuant to law or shall be deposited in interest-bearing accounts. All such interest shall be accounted for in the Township books of account.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(10)
Have custody of all investments and invested funds of the Township or in its possession in a fiduciary capacity, except as otherwise provided by law, and have the safekeeping of all bonds and notes for transfer, registration or exchange.
(11)
Receive and safely keep and disburse moneys received and raised for public schools and keep separate accounts thereof.
(12)
Keep a full and systematic account of all cash receipts and disbursements in proper books. The Chief Financial Officer shall, at least every month and more often if the Council requires, furnish the Council, through the Mayor, with a statement of all moneys received and expended by him/her, including school moneys, subsequent to his/her last report. The Chief Financial Officer shall annually, during the month of January, make a full report to the Council of his/her receipts and expenditures during the preceding year and shall, whenever required, lay before the Council, for examination or audit, all books, papers and vouchers pertaining to his/her office.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. O-12-2005-058 amended the title of this section.
[Added 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279]
No bill or claim shall be paid except in conformity with this section.
A.
No bill or claim shall be paid unless it contains a detailed statement of the items or demand, specifying particularly how the bill or demand is made up, and a certification of the party claiming payment that it is correct; nor shall any bill, claim or demand be paid unless the voucher has attached to it a certification of a department head, or his duly designated representative, having personal knowledge of the facts, that the goods have been received by or the services rendered to the Township and that those services or goods are consistent with any existing contract. For purposes of this section only, where any office, position, board or agency is not included in an administrative department, certification by the department shall be by the Administrator.
B.
Bills, claims and demands against the municipality shall be deemed approved or disapproved in accordance with the procedure prescribed by this subsection. A voucher on a form prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer shall be paid only upon the approval of the Chief Financial Officer and Administrator. Disbursements shall be made by a check or draft signed by the Mayor or, in his absence, the Administrator and countersigned by the Chief Financial Officer; except that payroll checks may be signed by the Chief Financial Officer, upon certification by the Administrator of the total payroll.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
C.
All of the signatures required on a check may be inscribed mechanically.
D.
List of bills, claims and vouchers.
[Amended 8-2-76 by Ord. No. 290; 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(1)
The Chief Financial Officer shall prepare for each agenda meeting of the Township Council a list of all bills, claims and vouchers, by voucher claim number, claimant and amount, submitted for payment and received by that office as of 72 hours prior to the Council agenda meeting. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer shall make available at each agenda meeting, for perusal by the Council, each bill, claim and voucher presented on said list. This list, which is presented at the agenda meeting, shall constitute the list for payment of claims by the Council at its next regular meeting. Such list, and addendum bill list, if any, shall be made a part of the minutes of the meeting and shall be prepared in sufficient quantities to supply each member of the Council, the Mayor and Business Administrator with at least one copy. A copy shall be filed with the Clerk as a public record open to examination in his/her office. The list shall be submitted to the Council for approval before any bill is paid. No claim for payment will be approved unless presented in accordance with the above procedure.
[Amended 8-4-80 by Ord. No. 23]
E.
(Reserved)
[Added 8-2-76 by Ord. No. 290; amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
[Added 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279]
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be a Division of Revenue Collection, the head of which shall be the Tax Collector.
B.
The Tax Collector will operate under the direction of the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance and will perform such duties as required by statute and as periodically assigned.
C.
The Division of Revenue Collection shall:
(1)
Receive and collect all current and delinquent real and personal property taxes and charges, receive penalties and interest pursuant to law and account for all collections in such form and manner and at such times as may be prescribed or approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(2)
Make or cause to be made and certify searches for taxes and other liens on real property in the Township as may be authorized by law, and charge and collect for the use of the Township the fee required pursuant to law for any such search.
(3)
Perform the functions of a collector of taxes under general law, including, without limitation thereto, the preparation and mailing of tax bills and the maintenance of tax accounting records in such manner as may be prescribed or approved by the Chief Financial Officer; and assist the Bureau of Assessments in the preparation of the annual tax list and duplicate.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
(4)
Deposit daily, to the credit of the Township, all moneys received, in one or more depositories as approved within the Cash Management Plan Resolution adopted by the Council; maintain full and complete records and accounts of all sums collected and received according to such procedures and system as may be prescribed or approved by the Chief Financial Officer; and make such monthly reports and accountings of the funds of the Township collected, received and deposited and may be required, which reports and accountings shall be filed as a public record with the Township Clerk.
[Amended 12-28-05 by Ord. No. O-12-2005-058]
[Added 3-1-76 by Ord. No. 279]
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be a Division of Assessments, the head of which shall be the Tax Assessor.
B.
The Tax Assessor will operate under the direction of the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance and will perform such duties as required by statute and as periodically assigned.
C.
The Division shall:
(1)
Value all real property in the Township for the purpose of assessments and taxation in accordance with general law, the Charter and ordinances; exercise all the powers of a municipal Assessor pursuant to law; and perform such other duties as prescribed by the Mayor and Council.
(2)
Prepare the tax lists and duplicate as required by law and maintain adequate records of each and every parcel of real property assessed or exempted.
(3)
Have custody of and maintain an up-to-date Township Tax Map and provide for the recording thereon of all changes in ownership or character of property assessed.
(4)
Perform all other functions and duties required of Tax Assessors by general law.
[Added 12-5-88 by Ord. No. 12-88-40]
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be a Division of Library Services, the head of which shall be the Township Librarian.
B.
The Township Librarian will operate under the direction of the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance and will perform such duties as required by statute and as periodically assigned.
C.
The Division shall:
(1)
Carry responsibility for operation of any public library located within the Township.
(2)
Oversee the maintenance of each library building and its surrounding grounds.
(3)
Prepare reports on the progress and needs of the public library.
(4)
Select, order, catalog and maintain the library's collection of books and other materials.
(5)
Perform such other duties as the Township Council may prescribe.
D.
The Township Librarian shall hold a Masters in Library Science Degree from an accredited institution and shall hold a New Jersey State library certification.
[Added 6-3-92 by Ord. No. 0-6-92-020; amended 5-2-11 by Ord. No. 0-5-2011-014]
A.
Within the Department of Administration and Finance, there shall be a Division of Senior Services which shall consist of an Office of Senior Services which shall be the Director/Outreach Coordinator of the Office of Senior Services.
B.
The Director/Outreach Coordinator of the Office of Senior Services will operate under the Director of the Department of Administration and Finance and will perform such duties as required by statute and as periodically assigned. The Director shall submit annually, for the consideration of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Monroe, a proposed budget for the Office of Senior Services.
C.
The Division through the Office of Senior Services shall:
(1)
Offer services to senior members of the Monroe community;
(2)
Maintain a senior center to provide such activities as classes, lectures, luncheons, crafts, and other activities;
(3)
Provide for senior transportation within Monroe pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-4.10;
(4)
Perform such other duties as the Township Council may prescribe.
[Added 9-4-96 by Ord. No. 0-9-96-031]
A.
Establishment. Within the Department of Administration and Finance, there shall be established the position of Municipal Public Defender. The Municipal Public Defender shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council for a term of one year.
[Amended 12-9-96 by Ord. No. 0-12-96-036]
B.
Powers and duties. The Municipal Public Defender shall defend those indigent individuals who are entitled by law to appointment of counsel in matters coming before the Municipal Court of the Township. The Municipal Public Defender shall furnish representation only in the Municipal Court and not in connection with any appeal from proceedings in the Municipal Court.
C.
Compensation. The Municipal Public Defender shall be compensated on a per case basis at a rate which shall be determined by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council. The appointment of the Municipal Public Defender and the setting of his compensation shall be memorialized in a resolution enacted by the Township Council.
D.
Fee for representation. Every person applying for representation by a Municipal Public Defender shall, on approval of his or her application, pay an application fee as set forth in C.2A:158-14 of the Municipal Court Public Defender Law and in the guidelines promulgated by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Municipal Court may waive the required application fee, in whole or in part, if the Court determines, in its discretion, that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation.
[Amended 11-8-00 by Ord. No. 0-11-2000-033]
E.
Annual report. A report shall be made and submitted annually by the Municipal Public Defender on or before February 15th on the operation of the Public Defender for the prior calendar year. The report shall include: a) the number of cases in which the Public Defender is appointed; b) the cost to the Township for the services of the Public Defender; c) the revenue received from fees collected pursuant to Subsection D of this section; and d) recommendations with regard to the operation of the Municipal Public Defender System. Township Council will review the operation of the Public Defender System on or before July 1 of every year to determine whether to continue the system.
[Added 10-7-02 by Ord. No. 0-10-2002-046]
A.
Establishment. Within the Department of Administration and Finance there shall be established the position of Local Historian. The Local Historian shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve for a term of four years.
B.
Powers and responsibilities. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:10A-4 the local historian shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
(1)
To carry out an historical program, including but not restricted to collecting, preserving and making available materials relating to the history of the local unit. The Historian shall store such materials in such manner as to insure their preservation, and shall notify the State Archivist, New Jersey Historical Commission, county local historian and local governing body of any materials which should be acquired for preservation. Upon leaving the position, the Local Historian shall turn over all materials and records and reports into the position of the successor, if then appointed, or to the governing body until a successor shall be appointed.
(2)
The Local Historian shall make an annual report to the Chief Executive Officer and governing body of the local unit stating all the work performed and accomplished during that year. The Local Historian shall transmit a copy of such report to the New Jersey Historical Commission. The New Jersey Historical Commission may advise each municipal historian of general guidelines along which their historical program may be implemented.
(3)
The Local Historian may research, write and cause to have published a municipal history, and may recommend appropriate historical materials for publication.
(4)
The Local Historian may assist a landmark commission, as well as advise the governing body, concerning the acquisition, administration, use and disposition of any landmark, or historic site, including such places in his jurisdiction included on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Such advice may be furnished to the Historic Sites Section, Department of Environmental Protection.
(5)
The Local Historian shall assist in projects of commemoration, including the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.