In order to protect the integrity of confidential government records, and to prevent the disclosure of government records in a manner contrary to the requirements of the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, it is unlawful for members of the Public to enter any municipal office area designated by the Township to be restricted to "Authorized Personnel Only." These areas shall include, but not be limited to, designated office areas in the Rochelle Park Municipal Building, Police Department, Public Library at 151 West Passaic Street, Houghton Hall at Carlock Field/Thiem Avenue and Matthew's Field on Lexington Avenue, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Headquarters and the Department of Public Works Building on Lotz Lane.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Rochelle Park 6-11-2025 by Ord. No. 1238-25. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Shall include any Township resident or non-Township resident, but does not include Township of Rochelle Park employees, officers and elected or appointed officials; contractors of the Township of Rochelle Park; officers, employees and elected officials of the State of New Jersey; officers, employees and elected officials of the County of Bergen; officers, employees and elected officials of the United States Federal Government; and any other such person who has been authorized by the Mayor, Administrator, Committee President, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and or Clerk of the Township of Rochelle Park.
Any office area from public access shall be marked with a signed posted outside the office entrance, which shall state that the area is restricted to "Authorized Personnel Only."
Any member of the public who trespasses in a restricted area, as identified in this section, unless invited by a Township employee or official, may be escorted from the building by the Rochelle Park Police Department. Any person who violates any provision of Chapter 50 and any of the provisions of this article shall be punishable upon conviction as provided in Chapter 1, Article I, General Penalty and or be subject to prosecution under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3.