[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock 7-25-2001
by Ord. No. 1383. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) is herewith created in accordance
with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997,[1] to reward members of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department and
Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps for their loyal, diligent, and devoted
services to the Borough of Glen Rock.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contribution to a deferred
income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria set forth
below, that such contributions shall be made in accordance with a plan that
shall be established by the Borough of Glen Rock pursuant to P. L. 1998, c.
388;[1] and that such plan shall be administered in accordance with the
laws of the State of New Jersey, the United States Internal Revenue Code and
this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible member
that meets the criteria as follows:
A.
One hundred points are required to be met for a member
of the Volunteer Fire Department, and 700 points are required to be met for
a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Corps to be eligible for an annual contribution;
B.
To be eligible a volunteer must complete all requirements
mandated by law;
C.
Five years of service are required for vesting; and
D.
The annual contribution shall be $1,150 per eligible
member.
The estimated cost of the program has been calculated as follows: for
regular annual services, $90,000 per year.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for volunteer
services provided to the volunteer fire company/ambulance corps in accordance
with the following schedule:
A.
Glen Rock Fire Department: Schedule A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedules A and B are included at the end of this
chapter.
B.
Glen Rock Ambulance Corps: Schedule B.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedules A and B are included at the end of this
chapter.