A.
Creation of Office. The Office of the City Clerk is
hereby created by and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.
B.
Appointment; qualifications; term; salary.
(1)
Appointment. The City Council shall appoint the City
Clerk.
(2)
Qualifications. The City Clerk shall be qualified
by education and experience in office management or business administration
and shall obtain and retain the registered municipal clerk certification
in accordance with law.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(3)
Term. The City Clerk, if certified, shall serve for
a statutory term of three years. If not certified, the City Clerk
shall be appointed for a maximum of three consecutive one-year terms
during which the City Clerk shall obtain the registered municipal
clerk certification or shall be subject to immediate dismissal at
the conclusion of the third one-year appointment.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(4)
Salary. The Clerk will receive an annual salary as
provided by the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
General duties of the Clerk. The Clerk shall be Clerk
of the Council and shall provide such stenographic and other staff
services as the members shall require. He/she shall recommend subordinate
personnel, with the advice and consent of the Mayor and Council, and
may authorize and shall:
(1)
Attend all Council meetings, including work sessions.
(2)
Provide for the taking of and preparation of appropriate
minutes of all Council meetings. The minutes shall be made available
to Council within seven working days after the meeting.
(3)
Compile, index, and preserve all ordinances, resolutions,
contracts, minutes, and other documents and papers to which the City
is a party and which require retention as public records.
(4)
Prepare agendas for all Council meetings and provide
copies of all pertinent materials at least 96 hours in advance of
such meetings or work sessions to Council Members and Members-elect,
the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other affected City officials.
[Amended 1-20-2004 by Ord. No. 1451; 12-2-2014 by Ord. No.
1663]
(5)
Prepare and publish notices, ordinances, and other
matters as required by charter or general law in sufficient number
to meet requirements to the public.
(6)
Have custody of the City Seal and affix it to appropriate
documents without charge.
(7)
Perform such other duties as Council may assign and
as prescribed by general law and charter.
(8)
Issue appropriate licenses, including, but not limited
to, bingo and raffle licenses, in accordance with the issuing procedures
that, from time to time, are established by City Council or the State
of New Jersey, as the case may be.
[Amended 4-19-2011 by Ord. No. 1594]
(9)
Be responsible to the City Administrator.
D.
Compilation of ordinances and resolutions. The Clerk
shall compile and index all ordinances and resolutions adopted during
the year and shall obtain sufficient copies of each to satisfy normal
public demand. At the close of each year, the Clerk shall index and
bind the originals of all ordinances and resolutions and preserve
them as permanent public records. The Clerk shall also provide for
codification of ordinances, with the assistance of the City Solicitor.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1854]
E.
Collection of fees. The Clerk shall charge and receive
for use by the City such fees for searches, transcripts, and copies
of official records as the Council shall authorize by ordinance or
resolution.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of the Deputy City
Clerk is hereby created by and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant
to the provisions of this Code and N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135.
B.
C.
Duties; powers.
(1)
The duties of the Deputy City Clerk shall be those
as assigned to him/her from time to time by the City Clerk.
(2)
The Deputy City Clerk shall have all the powers and
duties of the City Clerk and perform the functions of the Office of
the City Clerk during the absence or disability of said City Clerk.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of the City Administrator
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 et seq.
B.
Appointment; term; removal; compensation.
(2)
Term. The term of the Office of the City Administrator
shall be at the pleasure of the Council of the City of North Wildwood.
(3)
Removal. The City Administrator may be removed by
a two-thirds vote of the Council of the City of North Wildwood. The
resolution of removal shall become effective three months after its
adoption by the Council. The Council may provide that the resolution
shall have an immediate effect, provided that the Council shall cause
to be paid to the Administrator, forthwith, any unpaid balance of
his/her salary and his/her salary for the next three calendar months
following adoption of the resolution.
(4)
Compensation. The City Administrator shall receive
as his/her salary such sums as may be fixed and adopted by the Salary
Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood. Further, the City Administrator
shall receive employment benefits commensurate with those received
by other department heads.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
C.
Qualifications.
(1)
The City Administrator shall be chosen on the basis
of executive and administrative abilities and qualifications.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), which required the
City Administrator to become a domiciliary of the City within 18 months
of appointment, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed
12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663.
D.
Powers and duties.
(1)
The City Administrator shall attend all meetings as
directed by the Mayor and Council.
(2)
The City Administrator shall act as liaison between
the Mayor and Council and the various municipal departments and offices
of the City of North Wildwood and its professional advisors.
(3)
The City Administrator shall, subject to the prior
approval of the Mayor and Council, prescribe rules for the efficient
management and operation of the City of North Wildwood.
(4)
The City Administrator shall have the right to make
routine day-to-day executive and administrative decisions for the
efficient operation of the City.
(5)
The City Administrator shall make studies and surveys
of such municipal problems of the City of North Wildwood as shall
be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Mayor and/or Council.
The City Administrator shall make recommendations which he/she may
believe will increase the efficiency of the operation of a particular
department. The Administrator shall prepare and submit written reports
of his/her findings and determinations to the Mayor and Council for
their consideration and action.
(6)
The City Administrator shall supervise the negotiation
and administration of federal and state grant programs, and he/she
shall keep the Mayor and Council informed as to these and any other
aid programs for which the City of North Wildwood may qualify.
(7)
The City Administrator shall assist in the negotiation
and administration of all of the City of North Wildwood labor contracts.
(8)
The City Administrator shall continually study administrative
procedures and personnel organization and policies, and make such
recommendations to the Mayor and Council relating thereto as he/she
shall deem necessary from time to time.
(9)
The City Administrator shall serve as the City's official
representative at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(10)
The City Administrator shall also perform such other
duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Mayor
and/or Council.
(11)
The City Administrator shall work along with the Chief
Financial Officer in the preparation of the annual City Budget.
(12)
The City Administrator shall supervise all department
heads and shall be the head of the Administrative Department.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of City Solicitor is
hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the
provisions of this Code as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-139.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The City Solicitor shall be a New
Jersey licensed attorney qualified by training and experience.
(3)
Term. The City Solicitor shall serve for a term of
one year.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the City Solicitor shall be
set forth in a contract approved by City Council.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1854]
C.
Duties.
(1)
The City Solicitor shall serve as legal advisor to
the Mayor, the City Administrator, the City Clerk and members of City
Council.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1854]
(2)
The City Solicitor shall advise as to the form and
sufficiency of ordinances prior to passage, and review and approve
contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments prior to the execution
thereof or on behalf of the City.
(3)
The City Solicitor shall conduct appeals from orders,
decisions, or judgments affecting any interest of the City as directed
by Council.
(4)
The City Solicitor shall enter into any agreement,
compromise, or settlement of any litigation in which the City is involved,
subject to approval of the Council.
(5)
The City Solicitor shall render opinions in writing
upon any question of law submitted to him/her by the Council, the
Mayor, the City Administrator and the City Clerk.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(6)
The City Solicitor shall maintain a record of all
actions, City suits, proceedings and matters which relate to the City's
interest and report thereon as the Mayor and Council may require.
(7)
The City Solicitor shall assist in negotiations on
behalf of the City.
(8)
The City Solicitor shall serve as the Department Head
of the Legal Department and coordinate the services of special counsel.
D.
Succession. All papers, documents, memoranda, reports,
and other materials relating to the administration of the Office of
City Solicitor shall be and remain the property of the City of North
Wildwood. Upon termination of his/her service with the City, the City
Solicitor shall forthwith surrender to his/her successor all such
property, together with a written consent to substitution of his/her
successor in all pending legal actions and proceedings to which the
City is a party. However, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of
Council, may permit the former attorney to remain as attorney of record
to represent the City in those matters to which the Mayor believes
the best interests of the City will be served by retaining the former
attorney.
E.
Conflicts. In the event that a dispute should arise
between the Mayor and Council, and the dispute is of such a nature
that independent advice of counsel to either the Mayor or Council,
or both, is required, then either the Mayor or Council, or both, shall
be permitted to select independent counsel to represent each. Payment
of counsel shall be made by the City consistent with the rate schedule
contained in the contract of the City Solicitor.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Municipal Prosecutor
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Municipal Prosecutor shall be
a New Jersey licensed attorney qualified by training and experience.
(3)
Term. The Municipal Prosecutor shall serve for a term
of one year.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Municipal Prosecutor shall
be set forth in a contract approved by City Council.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1854]
C.
Duties. The Municipal Prosecutor shall represent the
City of North Wildwood and the State of New Jersey, as the case may
be, in the Municipal Court and in any other court, as directed by
the City Solicitor or Judge of the Municipal Court, involving the
violation of the ordinances of the City of North Wildwood and the
laws of the State of New Jersey.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Tax Assessor is
hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the
provisions of this Code as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Tax Assessor shall have such credentials
as required by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(2)
Appointment. There shall be but one Tax Assessor for
the City of North Wildwood, appointed by the City Council pursuant
to law.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(3)
Term. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148, the Tax Assessor
shall serve for a term of four years.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Tax Assessor shall be as
set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Tax Assessor shall serve as Director of the Division
of Tax Assessment.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(2)
The Tax Assessor shall be responsible for assessment
of each separate parcel of real property within the confines of the
City.
(3)
The Tax Assessor shall maintain proper records of
all property assessed or exempted.
(4)
The Tax Assessor shall maintain a current Tax Map
of the City as a public record with all changes in ownership or character
of the real property assessed recorded thereon. For said purpose,
the Assessor shall utilize the facilities of the City Engineer as
may be required.
(5)
The Tax Assessor shall be responsible to the City
Administrator.
[Amended 2-7-1989 by Ord. No. 1026]
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Chief Financial
Officer is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant
to the provisions of this Code and N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. At the time of appointment the Chief
Financial Officer shall have credentials consistent with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.2 et seq. or shall obtain same within a maximum
of two years after appointment, subject to authorization from the
Division of Local Government Services. The credentials required by
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.2 et seq. shall be maintained
in good standing throughout the period of employment.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(3)
Term. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10,
the Chief Financial Officer's term shall be four years which shall
run from January 1 in the year in which the Chief Financial Officer
is appointed.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Chief Financial Officer
shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North
Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Chief Financial Officer shall be the Municipal
Finance Officer.
(2)
The Chief Financial Officer shall serve as Department
Head of the Department of Revenue and Finance.
(3)
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for
custody, investment, and disbursement of City moneys.
(4)
The Chief Financial Officer shall be required to maintain
records of general and budgetary accounting, fiscal control, and reporting,
billing, and collection of general revenues.
(5)
Bills, claims, or payments against the City shall
be deemed approved or disapproved by the Council in accordance with
the actions of the Chief Financial Officer. Upon request by Council,
the Chief Financial Officer shall furnish Council with a list of claims
paid as requested.
(6)
The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain a requisition
and purchase order system.
(7)
The Chief Financial Officer shall not pay to any employee
or official of the City compensation for any liability incurred on
the part of the City unless it shall have been properly authorized
by a purchase order. In case of an emergency during off-hours, work
may be authorized, but a purchase order must be obtained on the next
working day.
(8)
The Chief Financial Officer must receive from claimants
a detailed voucher on or before Thursday preceding Council meetings.
(9)
The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain the requisition
and purchase order system which shall be operated in accordance with
rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Administration.
(10)
The City Administrator shall designate in writing,
and file with the Chief Financial Officer's office and the City Clerk's
office, the person or persons in each department or office who shall
prepare and sign requisitions for purchase orders in the absence of
the department head.
(11)
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible to
the City Administrator.
[Added 3-17-2020 by Ord. No. 1799]
A.
In the
Department of Revenue and Finance, the Office of Deputy Financial
Officer hereby is created in and for the City of North Wildwood.
B.
The Deputy
Financial Officer shall assist the Chief Financial Officer in the
performance of the duties of the Chief Financial Official and shall
perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial
Officer to the Deputy Financial Officer from time to time.
C.
During
the illness, absence or disability of the Chief Financial Officer,
the Deputy Financial Officer shall perform all of the duties of the
Chief Financial Officer and shall have all of the powers of the Office
of Chief Financial Officer as provided by law.
D.
If a vacancy
in the Office of Chief Financial Officer occurs and in the absence
of appointment of a temporary chief financial officer pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 5:32-2.5 et seq., the Deputy Financial Officer shall assume
the position of temporary Chief Financial Officer and shall serve
in that capacity, subject to the time limitations applicable to temporary
chief financial officers that are set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:32-2.5(a),
until the vacancy no longer exists.
E.
Except as otherwise may be provided by law, the appointment of the Deputy Financial Officer shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Article II, § 3-12 of the Code of the City of North Wildwood. No person shall be appointed Deputy Financial Officer who does not possess the municipal finance officer certificate that is described in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.13 et seq.
F.
The salary
of the Deputy Financial Officer shall be as set forth in the Salary
Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of City Engineer is
hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the
provisions of this Code as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The City Engineer shall be a New Jersey
licensed engineer qualified by training and experience, who shall
have a minimum of five years' experience as a licensed engineer.
(3)
Term. The City Engineer shall serve for a term of
three years.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the City Engineer shall be set
forth in a contract approved by City Council.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1854]
A.
Creation of Office. The position of Zoning Officer
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Zoning Officer shall have such
training as is necessary to perform the duties of Zoning Officer of
the City of North Wildwood.
(3)
Term. The Zoning Officer shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor and City Council.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Zoning Officer shall be
as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties; powers.
(1)
The Zoning Officer shall be authorized to administer and enforce Chapter 276, Land Development, of the Code of the City of North Wildwood. He/she shall have the authority to interpret all the sections of Chapter 276, Land Development, unless stipulated otherwise within, and his/her interpretation shall be binding unless appealed to, and overturned by, the Planning Board or a court of competent jurisdiction.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(2)
The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to order the discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings, or structures or additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto, and/or illegal work being done. Said Officer shall be permitted to take any other action authorized by Chapter 276, Land Development, or the provisions of applicable New Jersey laws.
(3)
The Zoning Officer shall review construction applications in order to insure compliance with, or to prevent violations of, Chapter 276, Land Development, requirements. He/she shall have the authority to request submission of any and all documentation deemed necessary to insure and certify compliance.
(4)
The Zoning Officer shall issue or deny a zoning permit
within 10 business days of receipt of a request therefor. If the Zoning
Officer fails to grant or deny a zoning permit within this period,
the failure shall be deemed to be an approval of the application for
the zoning permit.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(5)
The Zoning Officer shall serve as an advisor to the
Planning Board. In this capacity, he/she shall act as the liaison
between City Council, the administration, and the general public with
the Planning Board. As advisor of the Planning Board, the Zoning Officer
shall sit with the Planning Board, serving as an advisor. He/she shall
review all applications and make recommendations to the Planning Board.
In no case shall the Zoning Officer vote in the proceedings of the
Planning Board.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(6)
The Zoning Officer shall be empowered to conduct and produce any studies, reviews, or reports dealing with the City of North Wildwood Master Plan, Chapter 276, Land Development, and development or capital improvement projects, as directed by the Planning Board, City Council, Mayor, or City Administrator.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(7)
The Zoning Officer shall have all other duties, authority,
obligations, and limitations as detailed in the ordinances of the
City of North Wildwood and the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law.
(8)
The Zoning Officer shall be responsible to the City
Administrator.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of City Tax Collector
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Tax Collector shall have such
experience and training as is necessary to fulfill the duties of the
Tax Collector of the City of North Wildwood and, at all times throughout
employment with the City of North Wildwood, the Tax Collector shall
possess and maintain in good standing the municipal tax collector
certification that is described in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.2 et seq.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(3)
Term. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142, the Tax Collector
shall hold his/her office for a period of four years.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Tax Collector shall be as
set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The City Tax Collector shall serve as the Department
Head of the Tax Collection Department.
(2)
The Tax Collector shall be responsible for all appropriate
functions associated with the receiving and collection of all moneys
assessed or raised by taxation or assessment and other municipal charges
as assigned.
(3)
The Tax Collector shall maintain proper records.
(4)
The Tax Collector shall issue a monthly report to
the governing body accounting for all moneys for which he/she is responsible.
(5)
The Tax Collector shall maintain a record of all tax
title liens.
(6)
The Tax Collector shall prepare all tax searches as
required.
(7)
The Tax Collector shall perform other such duties
as prescribed by statute.
(8)
The Tax Collector shall perform such other duties
as assigned by the City Administrator.
(9)
The Tax Collector shall be responsible to the City
Administrator.
[Added 3-17-2020 by Ord. No. 1798]
A.
In the
Department of Tax Collection, the Office of Deputy Tax Collector hereby
is created in and for the City of North Wildwood.
B.
The Deputy
Tax Collector shall assist the Tax Collector in the performance of
the duties of the Tax Collector and shall perform such other duties
as may be assigned by the Tax Collector to the Deputy Tax Collector
from time to time.
C.
During
the illness, absence or disability of the Tax Collector, or if the
Office of Tax Collector is vacant, the Deputy Tax Collector shall
perform all of the duties of the Tax Collector and shall have all
of the powers of the Office of Tax Collector as provided by law and
shall continue to so act until such time as a Tax Collector is appointed
as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141 et seq.
D.
Except as otherwise may be provided by law, the appointment of the Deputy Tax Collector shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Article II, § 3-12 of the Code of the City of North Wildwood. No person shall be appointed Deputy Tax Collector who does not possesses the municipal tax collector’s certification that is described in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.2 et seq.
E.
The salary
of the Deputy Tax Collector shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance
of the City of North Wildwood.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Construction Official
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Construction Official shall be
qualified by training and experience and shall possess all licenses
required under the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey.
(3)
Term. The Construction Official shall serve for a
term in accordance with the rules and regulations of civil service.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Construction Official shall
be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Construction Official shall serve as Department
Head of the Department of Construction Inspection.
(2)
The Construction Official shall be responsible for
the inspection and enforcement of applicable building, electrical,
fire, plumbing, and housing codes.
(3)
The Construction Official shall provide assistance
to the Planning Board.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(4)
The Construction Official shall be responsible to
the City Administrator.
[Amended 1-20-2004 by Ord. No. 1451; 12-2-2014 by Ord. No.
1663]
A.
Creation
of Office. The Office of Superintendent of Recreation and Tourism
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications;
appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications.
The Superintendent of Recreation and Tourism, who shall be qualified
by training and experience, must possess a certification as a recreation
administrator from the Department of Community Affairs, or a college
degree in recreation or a related field, or experience in professional
recreation work.
(3)
Term.
The Superintendent of Recreation and Tourism shall serve for a term
in accordance with the rules and regulations of civil service.
(4)
Salary.
The salary of the Superintendent of Recreation and Tourism shall be
as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Tourism shall serve as the department head of the
Department of Recreation and Tourism.
(2)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Tourism shall be responsible to provide a comprehensive
recreation and cultural program for City residents of all ages.
(3)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Tourism shall present to the Mayor and members of
City Council a written report by September 15 and March 15 detailing
the programs which shall be available to the citizens of, and visitors
to, North Wildwood.
(4)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Tourism, upon approval by the Mayor and City Council,
shall compile and make available to the citizens of North Wildwood
a detailed schedule of programs.
(5)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Tourism shall coordinate and implement programs
developed by civic organizations which are designed to benefit the
citizens of North Wildwood.
(6)
The Superintendent
shall be administratively accountable to the Mayor and City Administrator.
(7)
The Superintendent
of Recreation and Parks may perform such duties as may be assigned
by the City Administrator.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Superintendent of
Public Works is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood
pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Superintendent of Public Works
shall be qualified by training and experience, particularly training
in engineering or general public works administration, including water
and sewer departments, and shall have at least three years' experience
in engineering or in a public works supervisory capacity.
(3)
Term. The Superintendent of Public Works shall serve
for a term in accordance with the rules and regulations of civil service.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Superintendent of Public
Works shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of
North Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Superintendent of Public Works shall be administratively
accountable to the Mayor and the Administrator.
(2)
The Superintendent of Public Works shall be responsible
for all the appropriate functions associated with:
(a)
Maintaining, constructing, and reconstructing streets.
(d)
Installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signals
and parking meters.
(e)
Supervising animal disposal activities.
(f)
Maintaining and operating a sanitary collection system.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(g)
Maintaining outfall lines.
(h)
Supervising solid waste collection and recycling.
(i)
Maintaining bulkheads, boardwalks, and beaches.
(j)
Maintaining Public Works Department budgets and records
of distribution.
(k)
Maintaining Public Works Department employees' records
of work assignments, records of time required for work items, records
of compensatory time, as well as sick and vacation time, and records
of accidents and safety reports.
(l)
Maintaining public relations records regarding requests
for service and/or requests for information.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Municipal Judge shall have credentials
consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:12-7.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(3)
Term. The Municipal Judge shall serve for a term of
three years from the date of his/her appointment.
(4)
Salary. The Municipal Judge shall receive such compensation
as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood
and as provided for in N.J.S.A. 2B:12-7.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Municipal Judge shall supervise the operation
of the Municipal Court Clerk's office.
(2)
The Municipal Judge shall serve as the Department
Head of the Municipal Court.
(3)
The Municipal Judge is administratively accountable
to the Assignment Judge of the vicinage of the Municipal Court of
North Wildwood.
[Amended 1-20-2004 by Ord. No. 1451; 11-8-2017 by Ord. No. 1727]
A.
Definitions.
For the purposes of this section, the terms "disaster," "local disaster
emergency" and "emergency" shall have the meanings that are ascribed
to said terms by N.J.S.A. Appendix A:9-33.1.
B.
Creation
of offices. The offices of Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator hereby are created in
and for the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Appointment
of Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator; term; salary.
(1)
Appointment of Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator. In accordance
with, and as required by, the provisions of N.J.S.A. Appendix A:9-40.1,
the Mayor shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
from among the residents of the City of North Wildwood. Nothing in
this section shall preclude, or shall be interpreted as precluding,
the Mayor from appointing himself or herself, as the case may be,
as Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.
(2)
Term. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator, subject to
fulfillment of the requirements of N.J.S.A. Appendix A:9-40.1, shall
serve for a term of three years.
(3)
Salary. The salary of the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
shall be as provided in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North
Wildwood.
D.
Duties of Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.
(1)
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall serve as the
department head of the North Wildwood Office of Emergency Management.
(2)
Consistent with N.J.S.A. Appendix A:9-40.4, the Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator shall be responsible for the planning, coordinating
and conduct of emergency management operations within the City of
North Wildwood. During a declared "emergency," such emergency management
operations shall be deemed to include, by way of example and not by
way of limitation, operations of the North Wildwood Fire Department
[North Wildwood Municipal Fire Department (including ambulance and
rescue service) and the Volunteer Division of the North Wildwood Fire
Department], the Department of Buildings, Parks and Grounds, the North
Wildwood Police Department (including the Division of Code Enforcement),
the North Wildwood Beach Patrol, and the Department of Public Works.
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator also shall perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the laws and administrative
regulations of the State of New Jersey, the executive orders of the
Governor, directives of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
and directives of the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management.
(3)
Except during times of a declared "emergency," the Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator shall be administratively responsible to the
Mayor.
E.
Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator. Consistent with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. Appendix A:9-40.3, the Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator shall appoint a Deputy Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator with the approval of the Mayor. The Deputy
Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor. Whenever possible, the Deputy Municipal Emergency Management
Coordinator shall be appointed from among the salaried officers or
employees of the City of North Wildwood. Nothing in this section shall
preclude, or shall be interpreted as precluding, the Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator from appointing the Mayor as the Deputy Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator. In the event that the Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator is absent from the City during a
declared "emergency," the then Deputy Municipal Emergency Management
Coordinator shall perform all of the duties and functions that otherwise
would be performed by the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
until such time as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
no longer is absent from the City.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Beach Patrol Supervisor
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood.
B.
Appointment; term; salary.
(2)
Term. The Beach Patrol Supervisor shall serve for
a term of one year for a seasonal appointment. A Beach Supervisor
appointed to a full-time permanent position shall serve for a term
in accordance with the rules and regulations of civil service.
(3)
Salary. The salary of the Beach Patrol Supervisor
shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North
Wildwood.
C.
Duties.
(1)
The Beach Patrol Supervisor shall perform such duties
as delegated by the Director of Public Safety.
(2)
The Beach Patrol Supervisor shall be administratively
accountable to the Director of Public Safety.
[Amended 11-8-2017 by Ord. No. 1731]
(3)
The Beach Patrol Supervisor shall serve as Head of
the Department of the Beach Patrol.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
A.
Creation
of Office. The Office of Superintendent of Buildings, Parks and Grounds
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Appointment;
term; salary.
(1)
Appointment.
The Superintendent of Buildings, Parks and Grounds shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council.
(2)
Term.
The Superintendent of Buildings, Parks and Grounds shall serve for
a term in accordance with the rules and regulations of civil service.
(3)
Salary.
The salary of the Superintendent of Buildings, Parks and Grounds shall
be as provided by the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
[Amended 1-20-2004 by Ord. No. 1451]
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Court Administrator
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code and N.J.S.A. 2B:12-10.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
B.
C.
Duties; powers. The Court Administrator shall have
such duties and powers as defined by civil service and the State of
New Jersey.
A.
Creation of Office. The Office of Chief of Police
is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to
the provisions of this Code.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Chief of Police shall be qualified
by training and experience and possess credentials consistent with
the provisions of civil service.
(2)
Appointment. The Chief of Police shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council.
(3)
Term. The Chief of Police shall serve for a term consistent
with the provisions of civil service.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Chief of Police shall be
as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
B.
Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.
(1)
Qualifications. The Fire Chief shall possess training
and experience and such credentials consistent with the provisions
of civil service.
(3)
Term. The Fire Chief shall serve for a term consistent
with the provisions of civil service.
(4)
Salary. The salary of the Fire Chief shall be as set
forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties; powers. The Fire Chief shall be administratively
responsible to the Director of Public Safety.
[Amended 11-8-2017 by Ord. No. 1731]
[Added 11-8-2017 by Ord.
No. 1731]
A.
Creation of office. The office of Director of Public Safety is created
in and for the City of North Wildwood.
B.
Appointment; qualifications; term; salary.
(1)
The Mayor shall be designated as the Director of Public Safety. The Mayor may appoint another individual as Director of Public Safety. If the Mayor chooses to appoint another individual as Director of Public Safety, then that appointment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article II, § 3-12, of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.
(2)
If the Mayor chooses to appoint another individual as Director of
Public Safety, then that person shall possess such education, training
and experience in the field of public safety administration and management
as the Mayor and Council deem necessary in order to serve as Director
of Public Safety for the City of North Wildwood, taking into consideration
the permanent and seasonal population of the City and the size of
the Departments over which the Director of Public Safety has administrative
authority.
(3)
Term. If a person other than the Mayor is serving as Director of
Public Safety, then the term of that person's appointment shall be
at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(4)
Salary. The salary, if any, of the Director of Public Safety shall
be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.
C.
Duties. To the same extent that the Public Safety Committee of City Council exercises legislative oversight over the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Office of Emergency Management, Volunteer Services, the Beach Patrol and the Department of Construction Inspection, as set forth in § 3-18C of the Code of the City of North Wildwood, the Director of Public Safety shall have day-to-day administrative oversight of those same Departments, along with any other Department over which the Public Safety Committee of City Council acquires legislative jurisdiction.
[Added 5-7-2002 by Ord. No. 1407]
A.
Creation
of office. The office of Purchasing Agent of the City of North Wildwood
hereby is created for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9.
B.
Appointment;
term; removal; compensation.
(1)
Appointment.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council of the City of North Wildwood.
(2)
The Purchasing Agent is a classified civil service position and the term of appointment shall be in accordance with civil service procedures subject only to the requirements and qualifications further detailed in § 3-43.2C.
[Amended 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1663]
(3)
Removal.
The Purchasing Agent may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the Council of
the City of North Wildwood.
(4)
Compensation.
The office of Purchasing Agent shall be considered a nonsalaried,
nonremunerative office. The Purchasing Agent shall be considered an
employee for the purposes of insurance and indemnification.
C.
Qualifications.
The Purchasing Agent shall meet all of the criteria established by
the State of New Jersey for a qualified purchasing agent as are set
forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9b and in N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.1 et seq. and any
amendments or supplements thereto.
