[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Holland as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 12-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-22]
A.
The position of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator
is hereby established within the Township.
B.
The CERT Coordinator is a paid position for which remuneration will
be established by separate ordinance.
C.
Members of the CERT, as selected by and at the discretion of the
CERT Coordinator, are volunteers for which no remuneration will be
provided by the Township.
D.
The Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator will have a range
of responsibilities that shall include, but not be limited to, the
following tasks:
(1)
Establish the CERT's mission, the goals necessary to carry out
the mission and the members necessary to the success of these efforts.
(2)
Recruit CERT members, review the applications of new members and
provide background checks in accordance with the New Jersey Attorney
General guidelines.
(3)
Establish a CERT with a well-rounded multidisciplinary membership
with the collective knowledge, experience and training to carry out
the CERT's mission and goals.
(4)
Identify and assign the roles of CERT members, including those that
will serve as team leaders and instructors.
(5)
Establish and maintain relationships with CERT members, police officers
and emergency management personnel to ensure coordination between
them and adherence to standards and policies.
(6)
Review and identify training programs on the proper use of equipment
and technology necessary to CERT operations.
(7)
Provide technical support to CERT members, CERT team leaders and
instructors to ensure that they have the resources necessary to successful
CERT operations.
(8)
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out
the responsibilities of the CERT Coordinator, and that CERT members
and team leaders do the same.
(9)
Research and develop new training programs for CERT members and,
as applicable, members of the Township Police Department and industry
leaders, to meet the changing needs of first responders.
(10)
Monitor the progress and success of the CERT program.
(11)
Conduct research to remain apprised of new developments in the field
of occupational safety and health in order to create new standards,
policies and goals for the CERT.
(12)
Identify and apply for grants from FEMA and other eligible and appropriate
sources of funding to support CERT training and operations.
(13)
Be available during and beyond regular business hours as necessary
to perform a leadership role during operational incidences with police,
fire, EMS and CERT.
(14)
Monitor CERT program compliance with all applicable laws, regulations,
rules and policies.
(15)
Participate in any requests for and administration of funding allocated
from the Township's OEM and police budgets for CERT operational
support.
(16)
Develop a process for members of the public to submit inquiries,
comments and complaints regarding the CERT and/or its members and
to investigate and respond to same.
(17)
Develop a process for the reporting and resolution of complaints
or conflicts between CERT members, and between CERT members and the
entities and agencies with whom they coordinate.
E.
The Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator must meet the following
education and training requirements.
(1)
ICS-100 - Introduction to Incident Command.
(2)
ICS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response.
(3)
ICS-240 - Leadership and Influence.
(4)
ICS-241 - Decision Making and Problem Solving.
(5)
ICS-242 - Effective Communication.
(6)
ICS-244 - Developing and Managing Volunteers.
(7)
ICS-288 - Role of Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management.
(8)
ICS-317 - Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams.
(9)
ICS-800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction.
(10)
NJSP Community Emergency Response Team G317.
F.
This article shall take effect upon final passage and publication
according to law.
