The following offices and agencies are continued but not allocated among or within departments other than for administrative purposes:
A. 
The County Improvement Authority;
B. 
The County Board of Elections;
C. 
The County Board of Taxation;
D. 
The Pension Fund Commission;
E. 
Register of Deeds and Mortgages;
F. 
The County Mental Health Board;
G. 
Constitutional officers as hereinafter provided;
H. 
Officers within the judicial system as hereinafter provided;
I. 
Joint Bridge Committee;
J. 
Insurance Fund Commission;
K. 
Overall Economic Development Program Committee;
L. 
County Planning Board; and
M. 
County Construction Board of Appeals.
To the extent that the offices and agencies listed in § 5-105 are supported by County appropriations, they shall be subject to all budgetary requirements, financial controls, personnel management and purchasing provisions of the code.
Establishment of Insurance Fund Commission under N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6 and establishment of a Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund under N.J.S.A. 40A:10-13.
A. 
Commissioners; appointment; term of office. There is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6 et seq. in the County of Hudson an Insurance Fund Commission compromised of three Commissioners, appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the Board of County Commissioners, who shall be officials of the County, and shall serve for two years or for the remainder of their term of office, whichever shall be less, and until their successors shall have been duly appointed and qualified. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation. The Insurance Fund Commission shall administer an Insurance Fund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6 et seq. and a Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund under N.J.S.A. 40A:10-13 et seq.
B. 
Secretary to the Insurance Fund Commission; appointment; term of office. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-8 et seq., the Secretary to the Insurance Fund Commission shall be appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the Board of County Commissioners. The Secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission at a salary set by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, as authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.
C. 
Powers and authority of Commissioners.
(1) 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-10 and N.J.S.A. 40A:10-13, the Commissioners shall have the following powers and authority:
(a) 
Employ necessary clerical assistants, whose compensation shall be fixed and paid in the same manner as is that of other employees of the County within the confines of the Insurance Fund Commission's budget allocation set by the governing body.
(b) 
Invest the fund and all additions and accretions thereto in such securities as they shall deem best suited for the purposes of this article.
(c) 
Adopt rules and regulations for the control and investment of the fund.
(d) 
Keep on hand at all times sufficient money, or have the same invested in such securities as can be immediately sold for cash, for payment of losses to any building or property of the local unit, or liability resulting from the operation of publicly owned motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus, or liability for the County's negligence and that of its officers, employees and servants, whether or not compensated or part-time, who are authorized to perform any act or services, but not including an "independent contractor" as the term is defined within the limitations of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.).
(e) 
Fix reasonable rates of premium for all insurance carried by the Insurance Fund, and shall effect all insurance in the Insurance Fund or with any insurance company or companies authorized to do business in this state.
(f) 
Administer a Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund established by this section pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:10-13 et seq. for the purpose of paying obligations of the County under the provision of N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq.
(2) 
Premiums for insurance, whether carried in the Insurance Fund or placed with insurance companies, shall be paid to the Commissioners by the board, commission, department, committee or officer having charge or control of the property insured.
(3) 
All insurance upon property owned or controlled by the County, or any of its departments, boards, agencies or commissions, shall be placed and effected by the Commission.
(4) 
The Secretary to the Insurance Fund Commission shall be entrusted with the daily operation of the Insurance Fund and shall submit a report to the Commissioners at least once a month.
D. 
Vacancies in Commissioners or Secretary. Vacancies in the office of the Insurance Fund Commissioners caused by any reason other than expiration of term as an official shall be filled for the unexpired term. Vacancies in the position of Secretary shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment.
There shall be a Committee on Overall Economic Development Program (hereinafter "Committee"). The members of the Committee shall be from 15 to 18 in number whose qualifications and membership shall be in conformity with those standards established by the United States Economic Development Administration (hereinafter "USEDA") with respect to minority, business and community representation. See Res: 152-3-2003.
A. 
Committee members shall be appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the Board of County Commissioners for terms of three years, however, the initial appointment shall be made as follows:
(1) 
One-third of the members appointed shall have terms expiring on April 1, 2006.
(2) 
One-third of the members appointed shall have terms expiring on April 1, 2007.
(3) 
One-third of the members appointed shall have terms expiring on April 1, 2008.
B. 
The Committee shall elect a Chairperson and promulgate rules and regulation by which it shall be governed. All rules and regulations shall be consistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey and of the United States. The membership of the Committee shall include the County Executive, or his/her designee and a member of the Board of County Commissioners, appointed by the Chairperson of the Board.
C. 
Powers and duties: The Committee shall:
(1) 
Ensure and take all permitted and necessary action to maintain the County of Hudson's designation as a redevelopment area.
(2) 
Formulate an Overall Economic Development Program (hereinafter OEDP) in conformance with all applicable federal guidelines.
(3) 
Take all necessary and appropriate action to secure and maintain USEDA approval of the OEDP.
(4) 
Serve as the principal coordinator of the various activities undertaken locally in order to stimulate new private and public investment and to provide and promote permanent employment and growth opportunities in the County.
(5) 
Compile a development strategy which shall be comprehensive and consist of an organized plan and which shall identify and prioritize those projects which may be implemented in single or multiyear time frames.
(6) 
Author and provide to the USEDA, the Board of County Commissioners and the County Executive an annual OEDP report and Program Projection on January 1 of each year or on such other date which may be required by the USEDA regulations.
(a) 
This document shall include, but not be limited to the following areas:
[1] 
Organization of Committee.
[2] 
Committee rules and regulations.
[3] 
Previous year's activities.
[4] 
Significant changes in the County's economic environment.
[5] 
Changes in the resources available to accomplish stated goals.
[6] 
Problems or potential problems which must be addressed.
[7] 
Projected plans and strategy for the short-, mid- and long-range future.
(b) 
The document shall be produced and provided to any entity as may be required by any applicable governmental regulation which is now in existence or which may be adopted.
(7) 
Undertake studies and/or actions of whatever nature which may be necessary to ensure the success of the County's OEDP.
(8) 
Make appropriate application to secure any available funding from any appropriate source which may be used to achieve the goals of the Committee.
There shall be a County Construction Board of Appeals which shall exist and be comprised of members as mandated under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-127. Said Board shall have, exercise and discharge the functions, power and duties provided by state law.
There shall be a County Planning Board, which shall consist of one member of the Board, the County Engineer, and seven citizen members to be appointed by the County Executive with the advice and consent of the Board to serve for the terms prescribed by state law. Within the limits of available appropriations, the Board shall:
A. 
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of a County Planning Board as provided by state law.
B. 
Engage in long-range planning related to the development and conservation of lands and resources within the County, including but not limited to population studies, health, educational, welfare, cultural, environmental, drainage, protective, traffic and transportation facilities and services and plans thereto.
C. 
Review subdivision plans and site plans pursuant to state law.
D. 
Coordinate local and regional planning activities.
E. 
Assist the County Executive in the preparation of the capital budget and capital program.
F. 
Assist municipal planning agencies upon request.
There shall be a County Board of Taxation to hear and determine appeals from assessments by Municipal Tax Assessors and such other appeals as are provided by law.