[Added 4-11-2018 by Ord. No. 1783]
A. 
The position of Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer(s) (MHLEO) be and hereby is established.
B. 
The MHLEO may be employed by an outside contractor, and it must be the appointment of the individual, not the company. The appointment is null and void if the individual leaves the employment of the service.
C. 
Each county prosecutor must issue directives concerning Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officers. While these directives have not yet been issued, the BCPO Animal Cruelty Task Force is being used as the statewide model.
D. 
While no state funds are being provided to accomplish any of this state mandate, all summonses issued for violation of state animal cruelty laws will be heard in Municipal Court, and the fines, less the State of New Jersey's portion, will go to the municipality.
E. 
A basic background investigation will be required for the MHLEO, and there shall be proper identification to each Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer.
F. 
The Borough of Glen Rock may designate its Animal Control Officers (either in-house or outside contractors) as Humane Law Enforcement Officers.
G. 
A police officer will provide assistance should there be an issue which may require an armed officer.
H. 
The MHLEO will be under this supervisor of the Chief of Police or Chief's designee.