[Amended 3-10-2011 by Res. No. 11-106; 3-24-2011 by Res. No. 11-116]
The Finance, Human Resources, and Administration Committee shall
have responsibility for oversight of the functions and practices of
the offices of Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk, Finance and Tax,
Tax Assessor, and Municipal Attorney, including:
A.
Examination and review of all bill lists prior to their submission
to the Council for authorization to pay bills.
B.
General policies and practices, such as personnel procedures, insurance
and risk management, purchasing, records maintenance, information
systems, and labor negotiations with the participation of members
of the appropriate standing committee.
C.
Initiation of foreclosure action, and subsequent administration and
disposition of property acquired by the Borough under foreclosure
of tax title liens.
D.
Coordination of departmental budgets and budget development; relation
to the activities above mentioned; and the final preparation, explanation
and continuing supervision of the budget.
E.
Liaison between the Council and municipal auditors, bond counsel,
and any other body or organization on fiscal matters.
The Public Safety Committee shall have responsibility for oversight
of the functions and practices of the Police Department, Municipal
Court, Fire Official, Volunteer Fire Department, and Board of Health,
including:
C.
Liaison to the Municipal Court, Borough Judge, Prosecutor, and Public
Defender.
D.
All matters relating to traffic and existing or proposed street and
train station parking, except the construction and maintenance of
municipal parking lots.
E.
Oversight of emergency management compliance and activities.
F.
Oversight of public health responsibilities and Board of Health.
G.
Liaison to the Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
The Water, Sewer, and Public Utilities Committee shall have
responsibility for:
The Public Works Committee shall have responsibility for:
A.
Maintenance and improvement of all Borough streets.
B.
Maintenance and installation of sidewalks and curbs.
C.
Maintenance of a proper and functional storm drainage system.
D.
Ensuring proper collection and disposal of garbage, trash, and other
solid waste items.
E.
The management of a recycling program for newspapers, glass, designated
metals and plastics, tires, batteries, cardboard, and other materials.
F.
Oversight of other activities of the Public Works Department.
G.
Oversight of the activities of the Borough Engineer.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Committee shall have responsibility
for:
A.
Ensuring maintenance, repair, modifications and upgrade of all municipal
buildings.
B.
Defining procedures for facilities use.
C.
Ensuring the maintenance, modification, and improvement of all Borough
parks, playgrounds playing fields, and Crestwood Lake swimming facility.
D.
Provide for Borough liaison with all organized groups who manage
and participate in recreational activities requiring the use of Borough
fields and facilities.
E.
Serve as liaison with the Boards of Education of the Allendale and
Northern Highlands Regional School Districts.
The Land Use and Construction Code Committee shall have the
responsibilities of:
A.
Liaison to the Planning Board, with one member serving as Class Three
representative on the Board and keeping the Council informed of Planning
Board activity.
B.
Liaison to the Board of Adjustment.
C.
Liaison to the Construction Code Office with oversight of building
and zoning activities and code enforcement; communicating the policies
of the Governing Body to Borough officials.
D.
Monitoring and studying zoning and enforcement policies and making
recommendation to the Mayor and Council to ensure fair and consistent
compliance with current practices.
E.
Ensuring compliance with the Council on Affordable Housing regulations
and the administration of the Borough's Fair Share Plan.
