The Council does hereby declare the following
principles to constitute the personnel policy of the Township.
A.
Basic framework established. The New Jersey State
Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules of the State of New
Jersey, which shall be applicable to municipalities in said state,
is to provide the basic framework for employment in the Township government.
B.
Merit system. Employment in the Township government
shall be based on merit and fitness, free of personal and political
considerations.
C.
Incentives. Just and equitable incentives and conditions
shall be established and maintained in order to promote efficiency
and economy in the operation of the Township government.
D.
Uniform. Position with similar duties and responsibilities
shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.
E.
Test usage. Appointments, promotions and other personnel
actions requiring the application of the merit principle shall be
based on systematic tests and evaluations of knowledge and performance
carried out through the Township's participation in the New Jersey
civil service system.
F.
Morale building. Every effort shall be made to stimulate
high morale by fair administration of this chapter and by consideration
of the rights and interests of employees consistent with the best
interest of the public and the Township.
G.
Employment standards. Continuity of employment shall
be subject to good behavior, satisfactory performance of work, necessity
for the performance of work, and availability of funds.
