[1999 Code § 2.48.010]
There shall be a Housing Authority of the Township, as heretofore
created and established pursuant to the Local Housing Authorities
Law of this State (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.), and such local Housing
Authority shall act as the redevelopment agency for slum clearance
and urban rehabilitation in the Township for the purpose of carrying
out the functions and provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., and
all other functions, powers and duties heretofore conferred with respect
thereto are continued. All appointments to the Housing Authority shall
be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
[1999 Code § 2.48.030]
There shall be a Local Defense Council of the Township as heretofore
established. It shall have all the functions, powers and duties conferred
upon it pursuant to general law or by any executive order or regulation
promulgated pursuant to law. It shall be created pursuant to N.J.S.A.
App. A:9-41.
[1999 Code § 2.48.040]
There shall be a free public library operated by a Board of
Trustees, said board to consist of nine (9) members, one (1) of whom
shall be the Mayor, one (1) the local Superintendent of Schools and
seven (7) citizens to be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent
of the Governing Body. The Mayor, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:54-9,
may appoint an alternate to act in his or her place and stead with
authorization to attend all meetings of the Board and in his or her
absence to vote on all questions before the Board. The Superintendent
of Schools, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:54-9, may appoint an alternate
to act in his or her place and stead with authorization to attend
all meetings of the Board and in his or her absence to vote on all
questions before the Board. The Board shall have and perform all of
the powers and duties prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40:54-1 et seq. In conformance
with N.J.S.A. 40:54-9, two (2) citizen board members added by this
section shall serve terms of five (5) years.
[1999 Code § 2.52.010]
There is created a Senior Citizen Housing Agency (the "agency")
of the Township.
[1999 Code § 2.52.020]
The agency shall consist of five (5) members, all of whom shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the express consent and approval of
the Township Council. Failure of the Township Council to consent to
any member within forty-five (45) days of its receipt of the written
appointment by the Mayor shall result in said appointment's becoming
effective. The membership of the agency shall consist of the following:
[1999 Code § 2.52.030]
a.
The Township Council member shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
b.
The initial terms of office of the remaining agency members shall
be one (1) for one (1) year, one (1) for two (2) years and two (2)
for three (3) years, to be designated by the Township Committee in
making the appointments. Their terms shall thereafter be three (3)
years.
[1999 Code § 2.52.040]
The Mayor shall designate one (1) member, other than the Township
Council member, to serve as chairperson for a term of two (2) years.
[1999 Code § 2.52.050]
Attendance by three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. Passage
of any motion requires an affirmative vote of a majority of members
present.
[1999 Code § 2.52.060]
a.
The Mayor or Business Administrator, if so designated by the Mayor,
the President of the Township Council, the Chair of the Planning Board
and the Executive Director of the Edison Township Housing Authority
shall serve as ex officio members of the agency.
b.
The Agency shall designate a Director of the Agency who shall be
responsible for its administrative functioning.
[1999 Code § 2.52.070]
a.
The Township Council may remove any member of the Agency for cause.
Written charges served upon the member shall be followed by a hearing
thereon, at which time the member shall be entitled to be heard either
in person or by counsel.
b.
A vacancy in the membership of the Agency occurring otherwise than
by expiration of the term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as an original appointment.
[1999 Code § 2.52.080]
The purposes, powers and duties of the Agency shall include
the following:
a.
To provide affordable housing for qualified Edison Township senior
citizens. In furtherance of this purpose, the agency shall look toward
planning, in conjunction with the Township, one or more congregate
senior citizen complexes, which shall include recreation, communal
health-care facilities and related on-site services;
b.
To prepare and forward to the Township Council such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to implement the policies and goals of this chapter,
specifically, to ensure that housing units designated as low- or moderate-income
units, once constructed, shall remain affordable to and occupied by
qualified persons as defined herein. Such rules shall be subject to
review and modification by the Township Council and must be adopted
by the Township Council to be effective;
c.
To determine maximum sale, resale and rental charges for qualified
units and to provide the Planning Board and developers with such calculations;
d.
To prequalify prospective owners and renters based upon income and
family size and to issue a certificate as to income eligibility status;
e.
To require that a covenant be recorded with each deed, restricting
the resale of qualified units to qualified households;
f.
To develop a formula for use in calculating the maximum resale price
of qualified units consistent with the provisions of this chapter;
g.
To determine whether the cost or value of the installation of improvements
or amenities within or as a part of a qualified unit should be included
in the calculation of the resale price or rental charge of such unit
and to establish a procedure whereby homeowners can obtain a determination
in this regard prior to installing the improvement or amenity;
h.
To review and approve or disapprove the affirmative marketing plan
required of all developers of senior citizen housing covered by this
chapter;
i.
To require developers to submit proofs of publication in accordance
with approved affirmative marketing plans and to monitor the marketing
practices of developers of income units to ensure that they comply
with the affirmative marketing requirements of this chapter.
j.
To report quarterly to the Township Council on the status of qualified
units;
k.
To bond and construct qualified units upon prior approval of the
Township Council, if authorized by law, or to otherwise assist the
Township or other appropriate entity in the bonding and/or construction
of such units;
l.
To accept, in appropriate circumstances, moneys in lieu of construction
of low- or moderate-income units by developers of inclusionary developments
calculated at a per-unit rate to be determined by the agency, which
rate, however, shall not be less than the amount acceptable to the
Council on affordable housing in approved regional contribution agreements.
[1999 Code § 2.52.090]
The Township Council shall appropriate adequate moneys for the
operation of the Agency. The Agency may employ or contract for professional
services required to carry out its duties and responsibilities, subject
to the amount appropriated by the Township Council for its use. The
Agency shall report to the Township Council through the Township Administrator.
[1999 Code § 2.56.010]
The Mayor and Township Council are desirous of rendering full
civic partnership to persons with disabilities. There is a need for
the Township government, with community involvement, to adopt existing
and future programs and services to bring all individuals into full
civic partnership.
[1999 Code § 2.56.020]
As used in this chapter:
Means an individual with a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one (1) or more of the major life activities
of such individual; a record of such an impairment or being regarded
as having such an impairment. An individual is considered to have
a disability based on a physical or mental impairment if he or she
has:
Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement
or anatomical loss affecting one (1) or more of the following body
systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory
(including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive,
genitourinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin and endocrine;
Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation,
organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness and specific learning
disabilities; and/or
Any contagious or noncontagious disease or condition, such as
orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impediments, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease,
diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning
disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis,
drug addiction and alcoholism.
Means functions such as caring for one's self, performing
manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning
and working. An individual is considered to have a record of a physical
or mental impairment if he or she has a history of, or has been misclassified
as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits
one (1) or more major life activities. An individual will be regarded
as having an impairment if he or she has:
A physical or mental impairment that does not substantially
limit major life activities but that is treated by a public entity
as constituting such a limitation;
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major
life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward
such impairment; or
No physical or mental impairments but is treated by a public
entity as having an impairment.
[1999 Code § 2.56.030]
There is created a Commission for the Disabled.
[1999 Code § 2.56.040]
a.
Such commission shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates
who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of
the Township Council. In addition, the Township's Americans with Disabilities
Act Coordinator shall be a nonvoting member of the Commission. All
members shall serve without compensation except that the secretary
of the Commission shall be paid a stipend not to exceed fifty ($50.00)
dollars per meeting to a maximum of ten (10) meetings per year. Initially,
two (2) members shall be appointed to serve three (3) years, two (2)
members shall be appointed to serve two (2) years and three (3) members
shall be appointed to serve one (1) year. Thereafter, members of the
Commission shall serve for terms of three (3) years.
b.
Alternate members shall be designated Alternate No. 1 and Alternate
No. 2. Alternate members shall attend all meetings of the commission
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member. In the event of the absence or disqualification of a regular
member, Alternate No. 1 shall participate first and Alternate No.
2 second.
c.
Initially, alternates will be appointed; one (1) alternate shall
be appointed to serve for three (3) years, and one (1) alternate shall
be appointed to serve for two (2) years. Thereafter, alternates shall
serve for three (3) years. Each member and alternate shall serve until
such person's successor is appointed.
d.
Vacancies in the membership shall be filled for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
[1999 Code § 2.56.050]
Quorum shall mean a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting
members of the Commission.
[1999 Code § 2.56.060]
The Commission shall elect from its members a chairperson who
shall serve in that capacity for a one-year term. The Commission shall
elect out of its own membership the vice chair and secretary who shall
serve for one-year terms.
[1999 Code § 2.56.070]
The chair of the Commission and any members so designated by
the Commission shall advise the Mayor and/or the Council Liaison of
those programs, grants, legislation, policies and practices they deem
in the best interest of fostering full civic partnership by individuals
with disabilities.
[1999 Code § 2.56.080]
The Mayor and/or the Council Liaison shall review and evaluate
all advice and grant proposals from the Commission and recommend action
to be taken by the Township Council.
[1999 Code § 2.60.010]
There shall be an Environmental Commission in the Township,
consisting of not less than five (5) nor more than seven (7) members,
established for the protection, development and use of natural resources,
including water resources, located within the territorial limits of
the Township. The Commission shall be known as the "Environmental
Commission of the Township of Edison."
[1999 Code § 2.60.020]
a.
The members of the Environmental Commission shall be appointed by
the Mayor. One (1) member shall be a member of the Planning Board,
and all shall be residents of the Township, and they shall serve without
compensation except as otherwise provided herein. The Mayor shall
designate one (1) of the members to serve as chair and presiding officer
of the Commission.
b.
The commissioners first appointed shall serve for staggered one-,
two- or three-year terms.
c.
The Mayor may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written
charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which
the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
A vacancy on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of
a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as
an original appointment.
[1999 Code § 2.60.030; Ord. No.
O.1659-2008§ 9]
The Environmental Commission shall:
a.
Conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas
of the Township;
b.
Coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar
purposes;
c.
Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans
and pamphlets which, in its judgment, it deems necessary for its purposes
within the limits of funds appropriated to the Commission;
d.
Keep an index of all open areas publicly and privately owned, including
open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, and obtain information
on the proper use of such areas;
e.
Recommend to the Planning Board from time to time plans and programs
for inclusion in the master plan of the Township for development and
use of such areas;
f.
Do such other acts and things as are reasonably related to and designed
to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Commission, including,
without limitation, the payment of such clerks and other employees
as the Commission may from time to time require, within the limits
of the funds appropriated to the Commission;
g.
Keep records of the meetings and activities of the Commission and
make an annual report to the Council.
h.
Prepare criteria, standards and guidelines for the use of the funds collected in the Edison Tree Fund pursuant to the uses established therefor as set forth in Section 25-13 of this Code.
i.
Develop an inventory of trees needed to be planted throughout the
Township, and regularly update such inventory as to the removal of
trees by development and the replacement of same.
j.
Prepare a quarterly report to the Township Council and the Planning
Board with regard to the appropriation and use of the funds collected
in the Edison Tree Fund, which shall include, without limitation,
an assessment of the Township's overall tree replacement needs, along
with the needs generated by the removal of trees within the Township,
and the effect of the removal of trees on a specific site, contributions
to the Fund in connection therewith, and the replacement and planting
of trees to mitigate such needs.
k.
Make, keep and preserve minutes and records of its meetings and activities,
and shall make annual reports to the Township Council. Copies of all
minutes and records of its meetings and activities shall be filed
with the Township Clerk.
[1999 Code § 2.60.040]
Subject to the prior approval of the Planning Board and Council,
the Environmental Commission may acquire property, real and personal,
in the name of the Township, by gift, pledge, grant, bequest, devise
or lease, for any of the purposes of the Commission, and it shall
administer the same for such purposes subject to the terms of such
conveyance or gift. The interest so acquired may be the fee or any
lesser interest, development right, easement (including conservation
easement), covenant or other contractual right (including a conveyance
on conditions or with limitations or reversions) as may be necessary
to acquire, maintain, improve, protect, limit the future use of or
otherwise conserve and properly utilize open spaces and other land
and water areas in the Township.
[1999 Code §§ 2.64.010 and 2.64.020, 2.64.040;
amended 2-24-2020 by Ord. No. O.2067-2020]
a.
The voting members of the Human Relations Commission (sometimes simply,
the "Commission") shall consist of up to 15 voting members, who shall
either reside and/or work in the Township of Edison and who shall
serve without compensation. The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice
and consent of the Township Council, the voting members with no consideration
of political affiliation, a liaison from the Mayor to the Commission
and designate the Chairperson or Co-Chairpersons. In addition to the
foregoing, the Township Council shall appoint from among its members
a liaison to the Human Rights Commission. The aggregate voting membership
of the Commission shall be representative of the various racial, religious,
national, cultural and other social groups within the Township of
Edison, or the County of Middlesex. The appointment of one or more
voting members younger than 18 years of age at the time of their appointment
is permitted and, in fact, encouraged in order to promote a broad
spectrum of understanding between all age groups. The initial term
of all voting members of the Commission shall be staggered as follows:
b.
Upon the expiration of the initial term of appointment, all subsequent
voting appointees shall serve for a term of three years.
The Human Relations Commission is hereby empowered to make recommendations
for the development of policies and procedures in general, and for
programs of formal and informal education, that will aid in eliminating
all types of discrimination based on, but not limited to, race, creed,
religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, ethnicity, health,
age, marital status, sexual orientation or gender, or the perception
of these qualities.
Five voting members of the Commission shall serve for one-year
terms, five voting members of the Commission shall serve for two-year
terms, and five voting members of the Commission shall serve for three-year
terms.
Nine voting members of the Human Relations Commission shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The Commission shall also have up to five nonvoting members,
who shall reside in the Township of Edison, County of Middlesex, and/or
the State of New Jersey, and who shall serve without compensation.
The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Township
Council, the nonvoting members with no consideration of political
affiliation. The term of all nonvoting members of the Commission shall
be for a term of two years. The nonvoting members of the Commission
shall comprise a standing Advisory Committee to the Commission, and
its voting membership. In that capacity, the Advisory Committee shall
be vested with the authority to conduct workshops and to otherwise
facilitate the powers and duties of the Commission as set forth within
this chapter, all under the direction of the voting membership of
the Commission.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 17-40-2.6 and N.J.S.A. 13:90-2.4(d)
and 13:90-2.9(a) (12), there is hereby established the Edison Municipal
Alliance and Youth Services Commission. The Edison Township Municipal
Alliance Committee ("EMA") was created on May 23, 1990 and its duties
have been expanded to include youth services. For purposes of this
ordinance, the Edison Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services
Commission shall be collectively referred to as the EMA/YSC.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
a.
The purpose of the EMA/YSC shall be as follows:
1.
To reduce and eliminate through prevention, education, and innovative
programs the causes and effects of drug and alcohol abuse and other
factors which adversely affect members of all age groups of the community
by promoting greater cooperation and coordination among the members
of the community, its various organizations, and extra-community organizations
and agencies.
2.
To reduce and eliminate through prevention, education, and alternative
modes of behavior the causes and effects of juvenile delinquency.
3.
To serve the Township as the Municipal Alliance Committee Against
Drug and Alcohol Abuse (MACADA) and as the Municipal Youth Services
Commission (MYSC).
b.
Functions of the EMA/YSC. The Department of Health and Human Services
will house and administratively support the functions of the EMA/YSC
which shall be as follows:
1.
Create a coalition of community leaders, law enforcement, private
citizens, representatives of public and private education, and health
and human service agencies who will make a comprehensive and coordinated
effort to promote and support drug, alcohol and delinquency prevention;
education programs; and related activities.
2.
Develop and implement a municipal prevention planning process utilizing
evidence based practices in order to perform local assessment, build
local prevention capacity, plan and implement effective evidence based
community strategies and programs and evaluate for outcomes.
(a)
Conduct needs assessments, no less than every three (3) years,
of the community to determine the needs of the community in relation
to prevention issues.
(b)
Identifying existing efforts and resources acting to prevent
and reduce alcoholism and drug abuse, teen pregnancy, school drop-out,
violence and juvenile delinquency.
(c)
Prioritize the needs of the community using risk/protective
factors community assessment framework.
(d)
Develop and implement evidence based programs, or practice based
programs proven to be effective.
(e)
Develop an evaluation process to measure the impact of programs
and practices in order to understand their effectiveness, need for
change, and use the outcome evaluation for future planning and decision-making.
(f)
Conduct related research studies to better monitor and evaluate
programs and current needs of the community.
3.
Mobilize, organize, and coordinate efforts involving school, law
enforcement, business, community, and religious groups, etc., for
the purposes of achieving its stated goals and objectives, as modified
using a continuous quality improvement model.
4.
Develop programs utilizing the risk/protective factor model that
seek to:
(a)
Prevent alcohol and drug abuse among all age groups.
(b)
Provide education and alternatives to drug and alcohol abuse
for persons of all age groups.
(c)
Prevent juvenile delinquency.
(d)
Prevent crimes against juveniles.
(e)
Foster better relations between members of the different age
groups within the community and to help eliminate the "generation
gap."
(f)
Address the various causes of dysfunctional families.
(g)
Promote greater awareness of alcohol and drug abuse within the
community.
(h)
Promote greater awareness of issues affecting young people and
families within the community.
5.
Assist the Municipality in acquiring funds for EMA/YSC programs relating
to drug and alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency.
6.
Cooperate and coordinate the EMA/YSC's efforts with those of related
County and State agencies and organizations in the furtherance of
the stated objectives.
7.
Conduct periodic assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the
aforementioned programs.
8.
Report annually to the Mayor and the Township Council.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
EMA/YSC reorganization shall occur at a full membership meeting
held in September every three (3) years.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
The full membership of the EMA/YSC shall meet monthly but no
less than 8 times a year.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
The officers of EMA/YSC shall be a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer
and Secretary. The current officers shall serve as the officers of
the Joint Commission until June 30, 2010. The officers positions of
Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected from among members of the Joint
Commission and shall serve for the length of appointment. The Treasurer
shall be the Director of Health and Human Services unless designated
otherwise by the Mayor. The Secretary shall be chosen from among members
of the Joint Commission; in the event no one desires to serve as Secretary,
the position shall be filed by an EMA/YSC staff member.
a.
Chairperson Duties:
1.
Presiding over all meetings.
2.
Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of the EMA/YSC.
3.
Appointing all members of ad-hoc committees.
4.
Deciding points of order.
5.
Signing documents and correspondence as necessary on behalf of the
EMA/YSC.
6.
Calling upon any member or members of the EMA/YSC for assistance
or instruction regarding Committee business.
7.
Performing any and all duties deemed necessary to accomplish the
mission of the EMA/YSC.
c.
Secretary Duties:
1.
The recording of minutes of all meetings.
2.
Rendering reports of the minutes of the previous meeting at the regularly
scheduled meeting.
3.
Retaining and reporting on all communications received by the EMA/YSC.
4.
Provide adequate notice of all meetings of the EMA/YSC.
5.
Performing any and all such duties as deemed necessary.
d.
Treasurer Duties:
1.
Keeping a record of all monies received and expended on behalf of
the EMA/YSC.
2.
Rendering a report to the membership at each regular meeting.
3.
Rendering a financial report on the status of the grant(s).
4.
Signing any documents as required with the Chairperson of the EMA/YSC.
5.
Performing any and all duties as may be deemed necessary.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
The EMA/YSC shall include broad representation within the Township
of Edison, whereby at least fifty (50%) percent of the membership
shall reside within the Township.
a.
The Mayor shall appoint twenty-two (22) persons, including himself
or herself or designee to serve as voting members of the EMA/YSC.
The Township Council shall appoint a liaison to serve as a nonvoting
member of the EMA/YSC. The appointments include but are not limited
to the following persons:
1.
The Mayor or his or her designee.
2.
The Chief of Police or his or her designee.
3.
Community Policing Representative.
4.
A representative from the local Juvenile Conference Committee.
5.
A member of the Board of Education or his or her designee.
6.
The Superintendent of Schools or his or her designee.
7.
A student assistance coordinator.
8.
A representative of the PTA or PTO.
9.
A representative of the Edison Township Teachers union.
10.
A representative of the Edison Township Chamber of Commerce.
11.
A representative of organized labor.
12.
A representative from the Edison Township Municipal Court.
13.
A representative of a local civic organization.
14.
A representative of a local treatment provider agency.
15.
A representative of a local religious organization.
16.
A youth representative (individuals, student bodies, youth councils,
peer leaders).
17.
Parents and private citizens with interest or experience in issues
concerning addiction and juvenile delinquency.
18.
A representative of a local senior citizens group
19.
Individuals who have been impacted by alcoholism and/or drug abuse,
including individuals who have been directly affected by their own,
or family's member's abuse or addictions.
20.
Representatives of the local media.
21.
A representative of the Recreation Department.
22.
A representative from the Department of Health and Human Services.
23.
A member of the Township Council to serve as its liaison in a nonvoting
member status.
b.
The aforementioned mayoral appointments reflect the MACADA requirements.
c.
The Mayor may also appoint up to ten (10) persons at large to serve
as non-voting members of the EMA/YSC.
d.
A member may be removed by the Mayor upon the recommendation of the
EMAIYSC Officers for cause such as lack of attendance, unethical conduct
or engages in conduct which conflicts with the stated mission of the
EMAIYSC.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
The EMA/YSC Chairperson shall have the power to create ad-hoc
committees for specific purposes as deemed necessary. All committees
shall come under the direction of the EMA/YSC Chairperson.
a.
Committee Chairperson(s) shall be elected from among the members
serving on the particular committee at the committee reorganization
meeting.
b.
Committee Chairperson(s) and committee members shall serve on a committee
for a term of one (1) year or until successors are appointed.
c.
The EMA/YSC current standing committees shall consist of (i) Nomination
and Membership, (ii) Fundraising and Events and (iii) Evaluation.
The EMA/YSC shall have the power to create other standing committees
as it deems necessary.
[Ord. No. O.1687-2009§ 1]
EMA/YSC shall have a full-time coordinator employed by the Township
of Edison to oversee its daily operations.
a.
The EMA/YSC Coordinator shall be recommended by the EMA/YSC and Director
of Health and Human Services and approved by the Mayor.
b.
The duties and responsibilities of the EMA/YSC Coordinator shall
be as follows:
1.
Maintenance of all EMA/YSC accounts.
2.
Oversight of fund-raising activities.
3.
Preparation of grant applications.
4.
Coordination of daily operations and programs.
5.
Manager of EMA/YSC paid and volunteer support personnel.
6.
Serve as the primary media and public relations contact person.
7.
Develop programs to support and achieve the stated mission of the
EMA/YSC.
8.
All other duties as described in and approved by the EMA/YSC for
the Program Coordinator's Job Description.
9.
Perform other duties relating to the mission EMA/YSC.
c.
The EMA/YSC Coordinator may delegate responsibilities and duties
in accordance with Township policies and procedures to accomplish
the EMA/YSC's stated goals/objectives.
d.
The EMA/YSC Coordinator shall report directly to the Director of
Health and Human Services.
[1999 Code § 2.68.010]
a.
There is established within the Township the Cable Television Advisory
Committee which shall be solely comprised of eleven (11) Edison Township
residents.
All members shall serve on a staggered basis for a term of three
(3) years. Each of the present members currently serving on the Committee
shall continue without need for reappointment until expiration of
their respective current term.
b.
All members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed with the
advice and consent of the Township Council. Council Liaison shall
be annually designated at the reorganization meeting of the Township
by the members of Township Council and shall serve ex officio, but
without vote. Vacancies other than by the expiration of the term shall
be filled in the manner prescribed herein but only for the balance
of the unexpired term.
c.
All committee members will be selected from the following areas:
1.
A representative recommended by the youth council;
2.
A representative recommended by the board of education;
3.
A representative recommended by the Township administration;
4.
A representative recommended by the Township Council;
5.
A representative recommended by the Township library board;
6.
A representative recommended by the Township senior citizens clubs;
7.
Four representatives from the general public;
8.
A member of the Township television production staff.
[1999 Code § 2.68.020]
a.
Members of the Cable Television Advisory Committee shall serve for
a term of three (3) years, or until their successors are appointed,
with the exception that the terms of the existing and new members
shall be so constituted as to provide that three (3) members are replaced
or reappointed each year.
b.
All members shall serve without financial compensation.
c.
The members of the Committee shall organize annually and adopt bylaws
and regulations for the conduct of the business of the Committee.
The Committee shall elect members as chair and such other officers
as it is deemed advisable for a one (1) year term.
d.
The Committee shall meet once a month, or no less than eight (8)
times in a calendar year, and at such other times as the presiding
officers, as or a two-thirds vote (five) of the committee members,
shall direct.
e.
A clerk or secretary may be appointed by the Committee, compensation
at a sum to be determined by the Township Council.
[1999 Code § 2.68.030]
The Committee shall:
a.
Have the power to establish, amend and supplement its own bylaws,
to govern its structure, operations and activities to the extent not
inconsistent with this chapter, or any other local, State or Federal
regulation or law. The Committee shall make recommendation to the
Mayor and Council and to other Township agencies with respect to any
manners relating to cable television or telecommunication and video
facilities within the Township or County of Middlesex. The Committee
shall make an annual report of its activities with recommendations
to the Township Council and, at such times as the Township Council
shall request or the Committee shall deem desirable. The Committee
shall act as liaison between the Township Council and other entities
involved in cable or telecommunications in the community;
b.
Review the CATV system franchise in the Township and see to the compliance
thereof by the franchise holder;
c.
Encourage and promote the full utilization of the CATV system resources
by various public bodies, citizen organizations and the general public;
d.
Encourage and coordinate the use of all available technical equipment
and expertise needed by the public and private organizations and private
individuals to produce CATV programs;
e.
Examine all possible means of attracting public and private funding
which would enhance the public's opportunity to fully benefit from
the use of the CATV system;
f.
Apply for and receive public and private funds for the purpose of
performing responsibilities under this section. The Committee may
disburse, with advice and consent of the Township Council, such stipulated
funds as may be donated to the Township for the advancement of specific
projects or the general purpose of the Committee;
g.
Propose appropriate procedures to the CATV franchise holder regarding
the scheduling and programming of public access, municipal government
and educational channels. Any procedures should be so designated as
to facilitate the free and open use of these channels, and shall not
be in conflict with any existing or future local, State or Federal
regulations regarding the public use of the CATV system;
h.
Serve as an advisory body to the Township Council and to the CATV
system franchise holder in resolving disputes and citizen complaints
relating to the service and the use of public access, municipal or
educational channels of the CATV system;
i.
Prepare an annual operation report to the Township Council in cooperation
with the franchise holder as to the status and progress of the CATV
system for the previous twelve (12) months;
j.
Recommend any changes and improvements in the franchise ordinances,
provided that such changes are acceptable to the Township Council,
as well as the franchise holder;
k.
Report regularly to the Mayor and Township Council regarding the
committee's performance of its responsibilities.
[1999 Code § 2.70.010, O.1607-2008 § 7]
There is hereby created the Citizen's Award Committee which
shall consist from year to year of four (4) members, namely, the Mayor
or his designee, the Chief of Police, Director of Health and a member
of the Township Council chosen by the Council.
[1999 Code § 2.70.020]
The purpose and function of the Citizen's Award Committee is
to tangibly recognize the efforts made by the members of the public
at large in law enforcement efforts, specifically the control of illegal
dumping and water and air pollution.
[1999 Code § 2.70.030]
The Citizen's Award Committee shall meet not less than four
(4) times a year to review applications and nominations for recognition
of citizen participation in a law enforcement effort.
[1999 Code § 2.70.040]
Any citizen providing information leading to the successful
apprehension and prosecution of any person, partnership or corporation
for a violation of the graffiti, anti-pollution, sanitation, anti-dumping
or littering statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations of the Federal,
State, County or municipal government units shall be eligible for
recognition by the citizen's award committee.
[1999 Code § 2.70.050]
Awards voted by the Citizen's Award Committee shall be paid
from appropriations made for that purpose, and shall not exceed fifty
(50%) percent of the fine or penalty collected, taking into account
the seriousness of the offense detected, the difficulty in the apprehension
of the violator, the consequences of the offense or prevention thereof,
and such other factors as may be appropriate.
No award shall be made to any individual until a successful
prosecution has been completed. For purposes of this section, successful
prosecution shall include a voluntary plea of guilty to the offenses
charged and the collection of any fine or penalties imposed.
[1999 Code § 2.72.010; Ord. No.
O.1552-2007]
There shall be a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee consisting
of sixteen (16) members. Eight (8) members shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council and the remaining
eight (8) members shall be appointed, one (1) each, by the following
eight (8) senior citizen clubs: Bonhamtown Club, Clara Barton Club,
Edisonites Club, Lindeneau Club, Edison Line Dancers, Oak Tree Club,
Stelton Club and the Indo-American Council of Seniors of Edison Club.
Each member shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until a successor
is appointed. Three (3) of the Mayor's appointees and the representatives
of the Lindeneau Club, Oak Tree Club and Edisonites Club shall serve
for one-year terms.
[1999 Code § 2.72.020]
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee shall organize annually
and shall select a chairperson from its membership.
[1999 Code § 2.72.030]
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee shall meet regularly,
but in no event less frequently than once each calendar quarter. A
majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
[1999 Code § 2.72.040; Ord. No.
O.1552-2007]
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee shall be responsible for
advising the Mayor and the Director of Senior Citizen Services regarding
existing functions of the Division of Senior Citizen Services and
for making recommendations for additions, deletions or modifications
of the existing scope of services.
[1999 Code § 2.72.050]
The Division of Senior Citizen Services shall provide materials
and services appropriate to the proper operation of the Senior Citizen
Advisory Committee, including but not limited to secretarial support
for meetings and minutes of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
[1999 Code § 2.76.010]
a.
There shall be a Transportation Advisory Committee consisting of
nine (9) members. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Council and shall serve for terms of
two (2) years.
b.
The Transportation Advisory Committee shall organize and shall select
from its membership a chair.
[1999 Code § 2.76.020]
The Transportation Advisory Committee shall meet on a regular
basis but in no event less frequently than once each calendar quarter.
The majority of the membership constitute a quorum.
[1999 Code § 2.76.030]
The Transportation Advisory Committee shall be responsible for
advising the Mayor and the Township Council on transportation issues
involving the Township. The Committee may, as it deems appropriate,
advise the Council on pending matters affecting the transportation
systems that are pending before the Planning Board or Zoning Board
or other municipal agencies, as well as other significant transportation
projects or issues which may, from time to time, occur within the
Township.
[1999 Code § 2.76.040]
The Township shall provide for materials and services appropriate
to the proper operation of the Transportation Advisory Committee,
including but not limited to, secretary support for the meetings and
minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee, and where appropriate
the retention of engineering or other experts to assist the Committee
in its duties.
[Ord. No. O.1749-2010§ I]
The Edison Township Abilities Advisory Committee is hereby established.
[Ord. No. O.1749-2010§ I]
The Advisory Committee is established for the purpose of assisting
the Township, Mayor and Council, in ensuring that all disabled citizens
of the Township are afforded the benefits of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, including making recommendations as to how the Township and businesses
operating within the Township may better implement the Act.
[Ord. No. O.1749-2010§ I]
The Advisory Committee shall consist of nine (9) members appointed
by the Mayor. All of the members shall be residents of the Township
of Edison. At least one-half (1/2) of the members shall be disabled
citizens; one (1) member shall also be a member of the Township Council;
the members shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter
provided. The Advisory Committee shall designate a member to serve
as Chairman and presiding officer of the Advisory Committee. The initial
terms of the members shall be for one (1), two (2) or three (3) years.
The initial appointments shall be made in such a manner so that the
terms of one-third (1/3) of the members shall expire each year. A
vacancy on the Advisory Committee occurring otherwise than expiration
of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner
as an original appointment.
[Ord. No. O.1749-2010§ I]
The Advisory Committee may incur such expenses as it may from
time to time require, after approval by the Business Administrator,
providing the same shall be within the limits of funds, if any, appropriated
to it by the Township Council or otherwise available to it, and there
shall be established in the municipal budget a line item for this
Advisory Committee.
[Ord. No. O.1749-2010§ I]
The Edison Township Abilities Advisory Committee shall keep
records of its meetings and activities and report to the Mayor and
Township Council as the Advisory Committee deems advisable and/or
as the Mayor and Township Council shall request. The meetings of the
Edison Township Abilities Advisory Committee shall be open to the
public.
