[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1740, 9-30-2004, amended;
Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
There shall be a Department of Engineering within
the Township, the head of which shall be the Township Engineer. The
Township Engineer shall be appointed by the Township Committee for
a maximum term of three years from the first day of January in the
year in which he is appointed. The Engineer shall be a duly licensed
engineer of the State of New Jersey and shall receive such compensation
as may be provided by the Township Committee.
[Ord. 8-20-1968; New; Ord. #970; Ord. #1740, 9-30-2004, amended; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
The Township Engineer shall perform such duties
as are prescribed by general law and ordinance and in addition shall:
a.
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and
specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the
Township.
b.
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications,
estimates and control records with respect to public works and facilities
owned or operated by the Township or to be acquired or built.
c.
Provide technical and engineering advice, estimates
and review of plans and assistance to other Township departments as
needed.
d.
Attend meetings of the Township Committee, Planning
Board and Zoning Board as needed.
e.
Oversees and directs the zoning enforcement function,
including supervision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
f.
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other
materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of
the Township Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Township.
Upon the termination of his services with the Township, the Township
Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor all such property.
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Editor’s Note: Former Subsection 2-8.2.A,
Municipal Superintendent of Public Works, adopted by Ord. #970, as
amended, was repealed 12-9-2008 by Ord. #2043, § 2. Said Ord.
#2043 also superseded former Subsection 2-8.2.B, Duties, adopted by
Ord. #970, as amended. For current provisions, see Section 2-11, Department
of Public Works.
[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
Within the Department of Engineering there shall
be a Division of Construction Code Enforcement, the head of which
shall be the Construction Official or designated subcode official.
The Construction Official shall be appointed by the Township Committee
for a term as provided by law and shall hold office until his successor
shall be appointed and qualified. The Construction Official must possess
requisite state licenses. He shall receive compensation for his services
as the Township Committee may by ordinance determine.
[Ord. #1454, 3-1-2001, amended; Ord.
#1741, 9-30-2004, amended; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
a.
There shall be a Fire Official, appointed by the Township
Committee with consideration of the recommendation by the Township
Administrator and Director of Human Resources. During the recruitment
process for the position of Fire Official, the Township Director of
Human Resources shall forward resumes to the Chiefs of the Basking
Ridge Fire Company No. 1 and Liberty Corner Fire Company for review.
At their discretion, Board members can participate in the interview
and selection process.
b.
The Fire Official shall report directly to the Township
Engineer.
c.
The Fire Official shall supervise the Bernards Township
Fire Prevention Bureau. The incumbent is responsible for the development
and implementation of operating processes and procedures, as well
as for the general supervision of all Fire Prevention Bureau employees.
d.
In addition to other duties assigned by management,
the Fire Official shall:
[Ord. 8-20-1968; New; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
The Construction Official shall enforce the
provisions of Chapter XII of this revision and all other regulations
enforced by the Construction Official and shall perform all other
duties prescribed by the Township Committee by ordinance or resolution.
The Construction Official shall have the following powers and duties:
a.
He shall have the authority, upon presentation of
credentials, to enter any building or premises by himself or with
his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection or to
prevent violation of Chapter XII.
b.
He shall keep a record of all proceedings of his office
and a book of all complaints made to him as Construction Official,
which books shall always be open for inspection by the Township Committee
and which shall be the property of the Township.
c.
He shall report in writing each month all permits
and certificates of occupancy issued by him with the estimated cost
of the work for which such permits were issued during the next previous
month, together with a statement of all fees received by him.
[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
In the event that the Construction Official
is directly or indirectly interested in any building or structure
for which a permit is required to be issued, the Deputy Construction
Official shall issue the permit, inspect the building or structure,
and perform the duties of the Construction Official in reference thereto.
All fees for such permits shall be collected by the Deputy Construction
Official and turned over to the Township Treasurer.
[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
There shall be a Deputy Construction Official
appointed by the Township Committee for a term as provided by law.
[New; Ord. #1927, 2-13-2007, amended]
The Township shall provide subcode officials
required by law.
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Editor’s Note: Former Subsections 2-8.8,
Public Works, 2-8.9, Duties, 2-8.10, Supervisor of Public Works, 2-8.11,
Roads, 2-8.12, Building Maintenance, and 2-8.13, Vehicle/Equipment
Maintenance, adopted by Ord. #970, as amended, was repealed 12-9-2008
by Ord. #2043, § 2. For current provisions, see Section 2-11,
Department of Public Works.
