[Adopted 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-34]
The position of Police Chaplain for the City of Vineland Police Department is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141. The position will be a volunteer position. The position of Chaplain shall be under the Director of Public Safety and subject to the control of the Chief of Police.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-22]
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman in good standing in the religious body from which he/she is selected. The Chaplain shall have basic training and shall be a certified Police Chaplain credentialed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the City of Vineland Police Department.
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Editor’s Note: Former § 123-42, Number appointed, which provided a maximum number of Chaplains allowed, was repealed 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-25.
The duties of Police Chaplain shall include but not be limited to assisting the City of Vineland Police Department in death notifications, station house adjustments and any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief of Police.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall serve in that capacity without rank or salary.
A person appointed as Chaplain shall serve during the term of the Mayor and shall continue to serve until he/she is either replaced or reappointed.
[Amended 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-25]
The Chief of Police may recommend to the Mayor persons that he/she believes meet the qualifications of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-141 as well as the rules and regulations of the City of Vineland Police Department with reference to Chaplains, if any. All applicants for the position of Chaplain shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police, Senior Police Chaplain and Chaplain liaison to determine his/her qualifications in accordance with this article and shall make recommendations to the Mayor regarding the appointment as Chaplain. The Mayor shall appoint Chaplains in accordance with this article with the advice and consent of City Council.