The Department of Public Works will include
those divisions of Township government and those functions assigned
to the Department by the Township Committee in accordance with this
chapter.
[Amended 12-11-2007 by Ord. No. 14-2007]
A.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall
be a Superintendent of Public Works who shall be appointed in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.5. The Superintendent of Public Works shall
be qualified and hold a public works manager's certificate as described
in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6c, provided that a person may be appointed
to the position of Superintendent of Public Works on a temporary basis
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6g.
B.
Any person who shall hold the position of Superintendent
of Public Works for five years or more shall be granted tenure of
office and shall continue to hold the position of Superintendent of
Public Works for the Township of Mullica during good behavior and
efficiency.
C.
Any person who shall attain tenure in the position
shall not be removed from said position except upon a public, fair
and impartial hearing in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40A: 9-154.6.
The Department of Public Works shall:
A.
Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges,
culverts, drains, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
B.
Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges,
culverts and drains; treat road surfaces and resurface streets and
roads on a schedule established by the Township Committee and according
to the standards made or approved by the Township Engineer.
C.
Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe
condition free of obstructions and hazards and remove snow and ice
from such streets as required.
D.
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs,
lines and markers in cooperation with the Division of Police and as
directed by the Township Committee.
E.
Operate and maintain Township-owned buildings and
properties and provide for the custodial and janitorial services therein.
F.
Trim, plan, care for and preserve public parks, greens,
grounds and trees in the public way.
G.
Maintain and repair playing fields and playgrounds
and recreation areas and facilities.
H.
Coordinate activities in regard to the maintenance
and preservation of public parks and playgrounds and recreation areas
with the Director of Administration.
I.
Shall have the responsibility and authority to oversee
the operation of the Township transfer station and administer all
programs dealing with solid waste management and recycling activities
at the transfer station. The Director may coordinate with the Directors
of other departments in order to facilitate the utilization of employees
of other departments and the operation of the transfer station and
the administration of solid waste management and recycling programs.
[Added 5-14-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002]
