[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Egg Harbor 2-27-2002 by Ord. No. 11-2002. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to comply with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:8-1, provide for definitions, appointment
of a Registrar of Vital Statistics, Deputy Registrar, Alternate Deputy
Registrar, term of office, removal from office, duties and fees.
As used in this chapter, the following definitions
shall apply:
Individual appointed to fulfill the duties prescribed in
N.J.S.A. 26:8-25, under the direction of the State Registrar.
The Township of Egg Harbor.
The birth, death, fetal death, marriage, civil union and
domestic partnership records from which vital statistics are produced.
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007]
Statistics concerning births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages,
civil unions and domestic partnerships.
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007]
A.
Appointment. The Registrar of Vital Statistics shall
be appointed by the Township Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor.
Notice of appointment shall be immediately made to the State Registrar
upon acceptance and filing of an oath.
B.
Term of office. The term of office shall be three
years, unless the Municipal Clerk is appointed as Registrar, then
the term shall be concurrent with the term of the Municipal Clerk.
The Registrar shall serve until a successor has been appointed and
qualified. At least ten days before the expiration of the term of
office the reappointment of the Registrar or a successor shall be
made by the Township Committee.
C.
Oath. Upon appointment and prior to commencement of
duties, the Registrar shall take an oath to perform faithfully and
impartially the duties of the office. If any such oath is not filed
within 10 days after appointment, the office shall be deemed vacant.
D.
Vacancy. Any vacancy occurring in the office of Registrar
shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but
for the unexpired term only.
E.
Compensation. No additional compensation shall be
established unless and until same is provided for by the Salary Ordinance.
F.
Removal from office. If in the judgment of the State
Registrar the local Registrar fails to perform or neglects to discharge
efficiently the duties of the office of Registrar, he/she shall be
subject to penalties as provided by law and any such removal shall
be deemed a vacancy.
A.
Deputy Registrar. The duly appointed Registrar, immediately
upon acceptance of the appointment, shall appoint a deputy to assist
in the normal duties and operations of the office of Registrar, whose
duty shall be to act in the Registrar's stead in case of absence,
disability or death. In case of death, the deputy shall act as Registrar
until a new Registrar has been appointed and qualified.
B.
Alternate Deputy Registrar. The duly appointed Registrar
may appoint one or two Alternate Deputy Registrars, if the Registrar
deems such an appointment(s) to be necessary for the function, efficiency
and quality of service to the public.
C.
Duties. The Deputy Registrar and Alternate(s) shall
have the authority provided by statute and shall receive instruction
from and be under the supervision of the Registrar, who shall have
final authority as outlined in this chapter and N.J.S.A. 26:8-25,
entitled “Duties of local registrar.”
E.
Compensation. No additional compensation shall be
established unless and until same is provided for by the Salary Ordinance.
F.
Removal from office. If in the judgment of the local
Registrar any Deputy or Alternate fails to perform or neglects to
discharge efficiently the duties of the office of Registrar, he/she
shall be subject to penalties as provided by law and any such removal
shall be deemed a vacancy.
A.
The duties of the Registrar of Vital Statistics, incorporated
herein, are pursuant to and known as N.J.S.A. 26:8-25 and any subsequent
amendments thereto.
B.
Make and transmit each month reports as required by
the State Registrar on or before the 10th day of the month.
C.
Provide statistical information as may be requested
by other governmental agencies, without violating the confidential
aspects of the information contained in the Vital Records.
D.
Provide information to the requesting public, without
violating the confidential aspects of the information contained in
the Vital Records.
E.
Collect and transmit fees quarterly, as prescribed
to the Municipal Finance Officer and the New Jersey Division of Youth
and Family Services.
[Amended 9-8-2004 by Ord. No. 46-2004; 4-11-2007 by Ord. No.
16-2007; 12-18-2013 by Ord. No. 40-2013; 7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 27-2021]
A.
For any search of vital records and upon the preparation of a certified
copy of such record, the fee shall be $15 for the first copy and $10
for each additional copy of the same record purchased simultaneously.
B.
The fee to process a request for amendment to New Jersey vital records
due to misinformation filed by applicant(s) of record shall be $25.
C.
The fee for the preparation of any vital record not specified in
this subsection shall be as prescribed by the State of New Jersey,
Department of Health.
D.
All fees collected shall be at the time of application or preparation
of vital records, and there shall be no refund of fees paid for services
performed.
