There shall be a Planning Board, as more fully set forth in
Chapter 225, Land Use Procedures.
There shall be a Zoning Board of Adjustment, as more fully set
forth in Chapter 225, Land Use Procedures.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: A section titled "Environmental Commission,"
which immediately followed this section, was repealed 5-21-2013.
A.
Management of libraries and reading rooms. The free public libraries
and reading rooms of the City shall be under the management of a Board
of Trustees, to be known as the "Library Board of the City of Union
City."
B.
Membership.
The Library Board shall be composed of nine members, who shall be
appointed in the manner set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:54-9. Members of
the Board shall receive no compensation.
[Amended 4-19-2005]
C.
Powers and
duties. The Board shall have such powers and duties as provided by
law.
A.
District established. At the annual school election on April 30,
1991, the voters of the City voted "Yes" to change the status of the
school district from a Type II District to a Type I District.
B.
Board of Education established.
[Amended 3-4-2003]
(1)
Establishment. There is hereby established a Type I Board of Education
consisting of seven members.
(2)
Appointment. The Mayor, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-7 shall appoint
the members of the Board of Education.
(3)
Terms.
(a)
Except as set forth in Subsection B(3)(b) below, members of the Board of Education shall be appointed for a three-year term, and they shall serve after the expiration of their respective terms until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
(b)
The first set of appointments to the Board of Education after
the effective date of this subsection shall be for the following terms:
one member shall be appointed for a one-year term; a second member
shall be appointed for a two-year term, and a third member shall be
appointed for a three-year term, all commencing on May 16.
[Added 10-5-2005]
A.
There is hereby established in the City of Union City a committee
which shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Advisory Committee."
B.
Membership. The Committee shall be comprised of not fewer than seven
nor more than nine members, all of whom shall be citizens and residents
of the City of Union City serving without pay. The Construction Official
shall serve as a member ex officio of the Committee.
D.
Organization and rules of procedures.
(1)
The Committee shall adopt rules and procedures for the transaction
of the business which shall include the selection of a Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson and any other officers necessary for Committee
business.
(2)
All Committee meetings shall comply with the Open Public Meetings
Act at N.J.S.A. 10:4-7 et seq.
E.
Purpose and duties. The primary purposes of the Historic Advisory
Committee shall be to report to the Board of Commissioners with regard
to:
(1)
The identification of historic sites within the City.
(2)
Promotion of historic preservation in the City.
(3)
The preparation of a survey of the City for the purpose of identifying
historic structures and places which have special historic or cultural
value.
(4)
Recommending to the Board of Commissioners the implementation of
an historical preservation program including the collection and preservation
of historic materials related to the City.
(5)
Recommending projects of commemoration, including the erection of
monuments, historic markers and guide signs undertaking such other
duties as may be delegated to it by the Board of Commissioners.
(6)
Developing programs to educate children about the City's history.
F.
Limitations. The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee shall be
advisory in nature and shall have no authority to manage, establish
or regulate historic preservation programs or property without the
express authorization of the Board of Commissioners.
G.
Budget. The Board of Commissioners shall annually appropriate an
amount not exceeding $5,000 to fund the lawful work of the Committee.
[Added 11-20-2007]
A.
Establishment of an advisory body; appointment. There is hereby established
an advisory body which shall be known as the Shade Tree Committee
of the City of Union City. The Committee shall consist of five members
who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners and shall include
the Director of the Department of Public Works, or his designee, who
shall be residents of Union City and shall serve without compensation.
B.
First members; subsequent members; terms. The first Committee members
shall be appointed within 60 days after the effective date of this
section, and their terms of office shall commence upon the date of
the appointment and end on July 1 the year following their appointment.
All subsequent appointments shall be for the respective period of
two years, to take effect on July 1. The term of each appointee shall
be designated in the resolution of appointment.
C.
Organization. The Committee shall organize within 30 days after the
appointment of its total membership for the remainder of the fiscal
year and thereafter annually by the election of one of its members
as Chairperson and another as secretary.
D.
Functions. The Shade Tree Committee organized under this section
shall advise the Board of Commissioners upon the following matters:
(1)
The planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery
planted in any public street plaza or park, including the trimming,
spraying, care and protection of such trees and shrubbery.
(2)
The use of the grounds surrounding such trees and shrubs as may be
necessary to ensure the proper growth, care and survival.
(3)
The removal of any tree or shrub dangerous to public safety.
(4)
The adoption of any ordinance or regulations necessary for the proper
care and protection of trees, shrubs and parks within the City.
[Adopted 1-19-2010]
A.
Establishment.
There is hereby established an advisory body which shall be known
as the "Feral Cat Advisory Committee of the City of Union City." The
Committee shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by
the Board of Commissioners and shall include the City Health Officer,
or his designee, who shall be residents of the City of Union City
and shall serve without compensation.
B.
First members;
subsequent members; terms. The first Committee members shall be appointed
within 60 days after the effective date of this section, and their
terms of office shall commence upon the date of the appointment and
end on July 1, the year following their appointment. All subsequent
appointments shall be for the respective period of two years, to take
effect on July 1. The term of each appointee shall be designated in
the resolution of appointment.
C.
Organization.
The Committee shall organize within 30 days after the appointment
of its total membership for the remainder of the fiscal year and thereafter
annually by the election of one of its members as Chairperson and
another as Secretary.
D.
Advisory
functions. The Feral Cat Advisory Committee organized under this section
shall advise the Board of Commissioners upon the following matters:
(1)
The development and implementation of a program to control the overpopulation
of feral and abandoned cats in Union City.
(2)
The development of a community outreach program intended to educate
City residents regarding feral cats and their overpopulation.
(3)
Any other matters that the Board of Commissioners refers to the Committee.
