[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Jackson 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 32-06 (Ch. 28). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Township Council of the Township of Jackson has adopted
and enacted a Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and an employee
handbook. The Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual applies to
all officials, appointees, employees, volunteers and independent contractors.
The Policies and Procedures Manual is not a contract and is intended
to provide guidelines covering public service by Township employees.
The manual shall be kept on file in the Township Clerk's office
for inspection and review by all employees of the Township, as well
as the general public, during normal business hours.
The Township Council of the Township of Jackson reserves the
right to rescind or revise, without notice, and at the sole discretion
of the governing body, any policies and provisions of the manual.
In the event there is a conflict between the manual and any collective
bargaining agreement, personnel services contract, federal law or
state law, the terms and conditions of that contract or law shall
prevail.
A.
Appointment. All officers and employees appointed to positions of
classified service under Title 11 of the New Jersey statutes for the
Township shall be bona fide residents of the Township of Jackson.
A "bona fide resident," for the purposes of this section, is a person
having a permanent domicile within the Township, and one which has
not been adopted with the intention of again taking up or claiming
a previous residence acquired outside of the Township.
B.
Eligibility of applicants for positions and employments in the classified
service of the Township. The Township Council hereby limits the eligibility
of applicants for positions and employments in the classified service
of the Township to bona fide residents, except as otherwise provided
herein or by law.
C.
Unavailability of qualified residents for available specific positions
or employments.
(1)
Whenever the Township Council shall, by resolution, determine that
there cannot be recruited a sufficient number of qualified residents
for available specific positions or employments, the Township shall
advertise for other qualified applicants, who shall be classified
as follows:
(2)
The Township shall first appoint all those in Class 1 and then those
in each succeeding class in the order above listed after all qualified
applicants in the preceding class or classes have been appointed or
have declined an offer of appointment.
D.
Specific positions and employments requiring special talents or skills;
filling without reference to residency. Whenever the Township Council
shall determine, by resolution, that there are certain specific positions
or employments requiring special talents or skills which are necessary
for the operations of the Township and which are not likely to be
found among the residents of the Township, such positions or employments
so determined shall be filled without reference to residency. Any
such resolution shall set forth in detail the reasons upon which such
a determination is made.
E.
Preference in promotion to bona fide residents. When promotions are
based on merit, as determined by suitable promotion tests or other
objective criteria, officers and employees who are bona fide residents
shall be given preference over a nonresident in any instance when
all measurable criteria are equal. The preference granted by this
section shall in no way diminish, reduce or affect the preference
granted pursuant to any other provision of law.
F.
Preemption by order of court or of state or federal agency to eliminate
discrimination. Any requirements concerning eligibility, appointment
or promotion contained in this section shall be subject to any order
issued by any court or by any state or federal agency pursuant to
law with respect to a requirement of action to eliminate discrimination
in employment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
marital status or sex.
[Added 7-8-2014 by Ord. No. 11-14]
As of September 1, 2014, mandatory direct deposit of net pay
is established for all employees of the Township of Jackson, including
any person holding public office, position, or employment whose compensation
is paid by the Township of Jackson. Compensation shall be deposited
directly into each employee's specific banking institution based upon
information provided by the employee. Seasonal and temporary employees
may be exempt from the direct deposit mandate.
[Added 7-8-2014 by Ord. No. 11-14]
The Chief Financial Officer shall make available, for such employees
who have net pay directly deposited, any information concerning net
pay, any accompanying information approved for distribution with net
pay, and W-2 forms in accordance with applicable federal law, only
on the Internet, or via e-mail, with restricted access and policies
and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the
information.
[Added 7-8-2014 by Ord. No. 11-14]
A.
The governing
body is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirements adopted
pursuant to this subsection on such terms and conditions as the governing
body may deem necessary.
B.
The governing
body is authorized to grant an exemption for seasonal and temporary
employees as the governing body may deem necessary.
