[Amended 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 14-1990; 8-15-1994 by Ord. No. 10-1994; 5-4-1995 by Ord. No. 4-1995; 9-5-2006 by Ord. No. 21-2006]
The Planning Board established by codified ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-25c[1] is continued and assigned for administrative purposes to the Office of Planning and Development. Members shall be appointed by the Council.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 45, Planning Board.
The Board of Assistance established by prior ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 44:8-114 et seq., is continued[1] and assigned for administrative purposes to the Office of the Manager. Said Board shall be henceforth known as the "Local Public Assistance Board."
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 34, Local Public Assistance Board.
An Emergency Management Council, Emergency Management Coordinator and a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator shall be established as required by the laws and administrative regulations of the State of New Jersey. The Council shall be assigned for administrative purposes to the Office of the Manager.
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 32, Emergency Management.
The Board established by prior ordinances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq., is continued and its functions assigned for administrative purposes to the Office of Planning and Development.[1]
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 25, Health, Board of
The Commission created pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., is continued and assigned for administrative purposes to the Office of Planning and Development.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 19, Environmental Commission.
[Amended 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 14-1990; 5-21-2007 by Ord. No. 11-2007; 6-21-2011 by Ord. No. 7-2011; 7-18-2023 by Ord. No. 014-2023]
A. 
Recreation Committee is hereby created. It shall have seven members and two alternate members appointed by the Council for staggered three-year terms.
B. 
The Recreation Committee reports to the Township's Recreation Director and is under the direction of the Township Manager.
C. 
The Recreation Committee shall have the following functions:
(1) 
Consult and meet with the Recreation Director at least once each month to support the planning of recreational opportunities for children and adults, including senior citizens in the Byram Township. Also, to support the planning of Recreation Committee supported events and activities.
(2) 
Make recommendations to the Township's Recreation Director regarding recreation programs/events, celebration of public events budget, and recreation policies.
(3) 
Create ad hoc and/or standing committees, to include the Byram Day Committee, that report to the Township's Recreation Director.
(4) 
The Recreation Committee shall be expected to support and volunteer for events that are planned and supported by the Recreation Committee.
(5) 
The Recreation Committee is encouraged to assist the Recreation Director to solicit volunteers for active participation to help facilitate the delivery of Township-sponsored and supported recreation.
(6) 
Such other functions that may be assigned from time to time by the Recreation Director under the direction of the Township Manager.
The Commission created by prior ordinance is abolished and shall be replaced by an Economic Development Advisory Committee to be established by resolution.
[Added 9-20-2022 by Ord. No. 009-2022]
A. 
There is hereby established a Trails Advisory Committee as the advisory board to the Township Council on the use, development, and maintenance of the Township trail system as well as the implementation of the Trails Master Plan.
B. 
The Committee shall be comprised of the following persons to be appointed by the Township Council:
(1) 
Seven residents of the Township that are not currently serving on another Township committee.
(2) 
All members shall have a term of office of three years.
(3) 
An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term.
(4) 
To establish the rotation for the member of the Committee, the current terms shall have the following termination dates:
(a) 
The term of two residents shall expire December 31, 2023.
(b) 
The term of two residents shall expire December 31, 2024.
(c) 
The term of three residents shall expire December 31, 2025.
C. 
The Trails Advisory Committee shall:
(1) 
Members are responsible for regular physical inspection of trails and are expected to be active hands-on participants assisting in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Committee.
(2) 
Responsible for recommending actions included in the adopted Trails Master Plan for the Township.
(3) 
Review and make recommendations for revisions to the Trails Master Plan as deemed necessary.
(4) 
Assist with the design and development of trails.
(5) 
Make recommendations on the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of Township trails.
(6) 
Oversee a volunteer program for trail construction and maintenance that is coordinated with approval of the Township Manager.
(7) 
Coordinate as necessary with other Township committees, specifically the Recreation Committee, Environmental Commission and the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland Preservation and Historic Preservation Committes. The Trails Committee shall also work with other volunteer community groups that have interest in the Township's trails.
(8) 
Make policy recommendations to the Township Council on trail-related matters.
(9) 
Make recommendations to educate the public and promote the Township trail system.
(10) 
Make recommendations to the Township Council on trail projects for the annual budget.
(11) 
Address other trail-related issues and projects and make recommendations as assigned by the Township Council or Township Manager.
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Editor's Note: Former § 3-52, Youth Guidance Council, was repealed 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2-2018.
A Lenape Valley Municipal Alliance Committee is established for the purposes of:
A. 
Organizing and coordinating efforts involving schools, law enforcement, business groups and other community organizations for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
B. 
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, support and outreach efforts for parents and students in the community.
C. 
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness programs.
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Editor's Note: Former § 3-54, Capital Projects Steering Committee, added 2-4-2008 by Ord. No. 1-2008, as amended, was repealed 10-5-2009 by Ord. No. 14-2009.