[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Cranbury as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-27-1998 by Ord. No. O-03-98-07]
There is hereby established within the Cranbury
Township Volunteer Fire Company, the Cranbury Township Volunteer Fire
Company Junior Firemen's Auxiliary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-95.
[Amended 5-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-05-11]
The Cranbury Fire Company Cadet/Junior Program
Constitution and By-Laws, dated September 25, 1997, and as may be
amended from time to time, are hereby established, confirmed and continued
as the rules and regulations governing the activities of the Junior
Firemen's Auxiliary. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be
available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk
during normal business hours.
[Adopted 7-26-1999 by Ord. No. O-06-99-22, approved at general
election 11-22-1999]
[Amended 5-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-05-11]
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is
hereby created, continued and confirmed pursuant to P.L. 1997, c.
388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.), as amended from time to time, to
reward members of the Cranbury Township Volunteer Fire Company for
their loyal, diligent, and devoted services to the residents of Cranbury
Township effective January 1, 2000.
[Amended 5-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-05-11]
A.Â
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions
to a deferred income account for each active volunteer member that
meets the criteria set forth below; that such contributions shall
be made in accordance with a plan that shall be established by the
Township Committee pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183
et seq.), as amended from time to time; and that such plan shall be
administered in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey,
the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and this article.
B.Â
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to
accounts for each active volunteer member as set forth in the current
Salary Ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office of the
Township Clerk.
A member shall vest in 100% of his or her accumulated
contributions and earnings after five years of eligible service.
[Amended 5-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-05-11]
The annual estimated cost of the LOSAP shall
be as reflected in the current Salary Ordinance, a copy of which is
on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
[Amended 5-23-2005 by Ord. No. 05-05-11; 3-27-2017 by Ord. No. 03-17-03]
Each active volunteer member shall be credited
with points for volunteer services provided to the Cranbury Volunteer
Fire Company as follows:
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100 Points a Year Required
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Category
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Points
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1)
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Calls - per dispatched emergency response
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1
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2)
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Training - per every three hours of each course
attended
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1
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3)
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Drills - per every two hours of official drill
participation
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1
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4)
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Meetings/Functions - per Fire company functions
or meetings
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1
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5)
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Officer - per month as elected officer
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1
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6)
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Military - Active duty military (Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard)
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100
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