Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Adopting Ordinance
- Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
- The Charter
- Ch CH Charter
- Municipal Code
- Ch 1 General Provisions
- Ch 2 Administration
- Ch 2 Art I Mayor and Common Council
- § 2-1 THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
- § 2-1.1 Compensation of the Mayor and the Members of the Common Council.
- Ch 2 Art II Meetings of the Common Council
- § 2-2 COUNCIL MEETINGS.
- § 2-2.1 Rules of the Common Council.
- Ch 2 Art III Municipal Officers
- § 2-3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
- § 2-3.1 Creation of Office of City Administrator.
- § 2-3.2 Appointment of City Administrator.
- § 2-3.3 Qualifications and Requirements.
- § 2-3.4 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-3.5 Absence.
- § 2-3.6 Removal.
- § 2-4 CITY CLERK.
- § 2-4.1 through § 2-4.5. (Reserved)
- § 2-4.6 Deputy City Clerk.
- § 2-5 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- § 2-5.1 Chief Financial Officer.
- § 2-5.2 Duties of the Chief Financial Officer.
- § 2-5.3 Compensation.
- § 2-6 TAX ASSESSOR.
- § 2-6.1 Appointment.
- § 2-6.2 Qualifications.
- § 2-7 MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
- § 2-7.1 Purpose.
- § 2-7.2 Definitions.
- § 2-7.3 Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation; Powers and Duties.
- § 2-8 CITY SOLICITOR.
- § 2-8.1 Appointment and Term.
- § 2-8.2 Duties of the City Solicitor.
- § 2-8.3 Compensation.
- § 2-8.4 Consent of Substitution.
- § 2-8.5 Surrender of Documents.
- § 2-9 through § 2-12. (RESERVED)
- § 2-13 PURCHASING AGENT.
- § 2-13.1 Created.
- § 2-13.2 Appointment.
- § 2-13.3 Qualifications.
- § 2-13.4 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-13.5 Bid Threshold.
- Ch 2 Art IV Departments Created
- § 2-14 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
- § 2-14.1 Department Established; Director of Community Service.
- § 2-14.2 Division of the Department.
- § 2-14.3 Division of Public Works; Functions.
- § 2-14.4 Division of Engineering; Functions.
- § 2-14.5 Division of Code Administration; Functions.
- § 2-14.6 Sewer Utility.
- § 2-14.7 Other Functions Within the Department.
- § 2-14.8 Director of Community Services; Responsibilities.
- § 2-14.9 Employees of the Department.
- § 2-15 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE.
- § 2-15.1 Establishment.
- § 2-15.2 Appropriate Authority.
- § 2-15.3 Line of Authority.
- § 2-15.4 Discipline Policies.
- § 2-15.5 Rules and Regulations.
- § 2-15.6 Qualification of Members.
- § 2-15.7 Powers and Duties of Members.
- § 2-15.8 Training of Police Officers.
- § 2-15.9 (Reserved)
- § 2-15.10 Promotions.
- § 2-15.10.1 Procedure.
- § 2-15.11 (Reserved)
- § 2-15.12 Removal and Suspension.
- § 2-15.13 Uniforms and Equipment.
- § 2-15.14 Auxiliary Police.
- § 2-15.15 through § 2-15.45. (Reserved)
- § 2-15.46 Junior Police Department.
- § 2-16 FIRE DEPARTMENT.
- § 2-17 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
- § 2-17.1 Department Established; Director of Community Programs.
- § 2-17.2 Divisions of the Department.
- § 2-17.3 Director of Community Programs; Responsibilities.
- § 2-17.4 Employees of the Department.
- § 2-17.5 Advisory Board on Community Programs.
- § 2-17.6 Board Membership.
- § 2-17.7 Board Functions.
- § 2-17.8 Subcommittees.
- § 2-18 through § 2-24. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art V The Municipal Court
- § 2-25 MUNICIPAL COURT ESTABLISHED.
- § 2-25.1 Establishment.
- § 2-25.2 Seal of the Court.
- § 2-25.3 Judges of the Municipal Court.
- § 2-25.4 Functions, Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction.
- § 2-25.5 Compensation.
- § 2-25.6 Municipal Court Administrator and Personnel.
- § 2-25.7 Prosecutor of the Municipal Court.
- § 2-25.8 Duties of the Municipal Prosecutor.
- § 2-25.9 Compensation.
- § 2-25.10 Waivable Application Fee for Public Defender or Court Approved Counsel Representation.
- Ch 2 Art VI Boards, Committees and Commissions
- § 2-26 PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES.
- § 2-26.1 Determination That a Vacancy Exists.
- § 2-26.2 Vacancy May Be Declared.
- § 2-26.3 Term of Appointment.
- § 2-27 BOARD OF HEALTH.
- § 2-27.1 Established; Term of Members.
- § 2-27.2 Vacancy.
- § 2-27.3 Payment of Bills.
- § 2-27.4 Disposition Fees.
- § 2-28 (RESERVED)
- § 2-29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
- § 2-29.1 Creation.
- § 2-29.2 Membership.
- § 2-29.3 Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies.
- § 2-29.4 Officers.
- § 2-29.5 Rules and Procedures.
- § 2-29.6 Compensation for Members.
- § 2-29.7 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-30 through § 2-33. (RESERVED)
- § 2-34 (RESERVED)
- § 2-35 CABLE TELEVISION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
- § 2-35.1 Established.
- § 2-35.2 Purpose.
- § 2-36 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
- § 2-36.1 Findings.
- § 2-36.2 Creation of Commission.
- § 2-36.3 Appointments; Members and Alternates; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-36.4 Duties and Power of Commission.
- § 2-36.5 Acquisition by Commission.
- § 2-36.6 Appropriations.
- § 2-36.7 Records and Annual Report.
- § 2-36.8 Studies and Recommendations.
- § 2-37 HOUSING AUTHORITY.
- § 2-37.1 Findings.
- § 2-37.2 Designating and Authorizing the Housing Authority to Undertake Urban Redevelopment.
- § 2-38 (RESERVED)
- § 2-39 INSURANCE FUND AND INSURANCE COMMISSION.
- § 2-39.1 Established.
- § 2-39.2 Appropriation of Funds by the Council.
- § 2-39.3 Appointment of Members; Terms.
- § 2-39.4 Power and Authority of the Commission.
- § 2-40 (RESERVED)
- § 2-41 PLANNING BOARD.
- § 2-42 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
- § 2-43 RENT COMMISSION.
- § 2-43.1 Findings.
- § 2-43.2 Established.
- § 2-43.3 Appointment of Members; Term.
- § 2-43.4 Election of Chairman.
- § 2-43.5 Power and Duties.
- § 2-44 (RESERVED)
- § 2-45 (RESERVED)
- § 2-46 PARKING UTILITY.
- § 2-47 PARKING SERVICES AGENCY.
- § 2-47.1 Created; Director.
- § 2-47.2 Function of Agency.
- § 2-47.3 Officers and Employees.
- § 2-47.4 Enforcement Responsibilities.
- § 2-47.5 Duties of Director of Parking Services.
- § 2-47.6 Appeal Procedure.
- § 2-48 through § 2-64. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art VII Administrative Policies and Procedures
- § 2-65 PAYMENT OF FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS.
- § 2-65.1 Findings.
- § 2-65.2 Title.
- § 2-65.3 Purpose.
- § 2-65.4 Official Certificate of Search Required.
- § 2-65.5 Charges Appearing on Certificate Must Be Paid.
- § 2-65.6 Resolution from City.
- § 2-65.7 Agreement Between City and Owner.
- § 2-65.8 When Insurance Company Not Obligated.
- § 2-65.9 Priority of City Claim.
- § 2-65.10 Copy to State Commissioner.
- § 2-66 FEE FOR SPECIAL ESCORT SERVICE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
- § 2-66.1 Definition.
- § 2-66.2 Fee Established for Round Trip.
- § 2-66.3 Requests for Special Escort Services.
- § 2-66.4 Exceptions; Waiver of Fees.
- § 2-67 DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
- § 2-67.1 Purpose.
- § 2-67.2 Definitions.
- § 2-67.3 Provisions for Defense.
- § 2-67.4 Exceptions.
- § 2-67.5 Methods of Providing Defense.
- § 2-67.6 Control Over Litigation.
- § 2-67.7 Indemnification.
- § 2-68 PROCEDURE FOR FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
- § 2-68.1 Findings.
- § 2-68.2 Applicants Who Require Fingerprinting and Background Investigations.
- § 2-68.3 Written Request Required.
- § 2-68.4 Procedure.
- § 2-69 FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
- § 2-69.1 Fees to Be Collected by City Clerk.
- § 2-69.2 Fees to Be Collected by Collector of Taxes.
- § 2-69.3 Fees to Be Collected by Chief of Police.
- § 2-69.4 Fees to Be Collected by the Fire Chief.
- § 2-69.5 Fees to Be Collected by the Secretary of the Planning Board.
- § 2-69.6 Fees to Be Collected by the Director of Department of Community Services.
- § 2-69.7 Fees to Be Collected by the City Engineer.
- § 2-69.8 Fees to Be Collected by the Health Director.
- § 2-69.9 Fees to Be Collected by the Parking Services Agency.
- § 2-70 PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL.
- § 2-70.1 Manual Adopted.
- § 2-70.2 Amendments and Modifications.
- § 2-70.3 Copy on File.
- § 2-71 POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ON OR BY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
- § 2-71.1 Short Title.
- § 2-71.2 Purpose.
- § 2-71.3 Definitions.
- § 2-71.4 General Regulations.
- § 2-72 LIBRARY PROPERTY AND BOOKS.
- § 2-72.1 Definitions.
- § 2-72.2 Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
- § 2-72.3 Damage to Library Materials or Property.
- § 2-72.4 Unauthorized Removal of Library Materials.
- § 2-72.5 Timely Return of Borrowed Library Materials.
- § 2-72.6 False Information; Unauthorized Use of Library Card.
- § 2-72.7 Enforcement.
- § 2-72.8 Separate Violations.
- § 2-72.9 Penalties.
- § 2-73 POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
- § 2-73.1 Positions Eligible; Participation Required.
- § 2-73.2 Positions Exempt.
- § 2-73.3 Additional Exemptions.
- § 2-73.4 Implementation of Program.
- § 2-73.5 Severability.
- § 2-73.6 Copy on File with Director of the Division of Pensions & Benefits.
- § 2-74 through § 2-79. (RESERVED)
- § 2-80 HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX.
- § 2-80.1 Purpose.
- § 2-80.2 Tax Established.
- § 2-80.3 Tax Is Additional to Other Taxes or Fees.
- § 2-80.4 Exemptions.
- § 2-80.5 Additional Regulations.
- § 2-80.6 Collection of Tax.
- § 2-81 MUTUAL POLICE AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHATHAM BOROUGH AND SUMMIT CITY.
- § 2-81.1 Statutory Authorization.
- § 2-81.2 Authority to Sign Agreement.
- § 2-81.3 Future Agreements.
- § 2-82 PROCEDURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY.
- § 2-82.1 Authorization Process.
- § 2-82.2 Payment Process.
- § 2-83 JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SUMMIT AND THE BOROUGH OF NEW PROVIDENCE FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICES.
- § 2-83.1 Name.
- § 2-83.2 Purpose.
- § 2-83.3 Location of Office.
- § 2-83.4 Powers.
- § 2-83.5 Specific Powers.
- § 2-83.6 Compliance with Laws.
- § 2-83.7 Terms and Conditions.
- § 2-83.8 Miscellaneous Provisions.
- § 2-83.9 Term.
- § 2-84 through § 2-88. (RESERVED)
- § 2-89 MANDATORY DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
- § 2-89.1 Required.
- § 2-89.2 Exemptions.
- § 2-90 PROHIBITION ON AWARDING PUBLIC CONTRACTS TO CERTAIN CONTRIBUTORS.
- § 2-90.1 Prohibitions.
- § 2-90.2 Return of Excess Contributions.
- § 2-90.3 Failure to Disclose Excess Contributions.
- § 2-90.4 Violations and Penalties.
- § 2-90.5 Contributions Made Prior to Effective Date of Section.
- § 2-90.6 Copies of Section to Be Provided.
- § 2-91 FEES FOR RESCUE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
- § 2-91.1 Definitions.
- § 2-91.2 Fees for Rescue Services Provided by the Fire Department.
- Ch 3 Police Regulations
- Ch 4 General Licensing
- Ch 5 Filming Controls
- Ch 6 Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Ch 7 Traffic
- Ch 8 Affordable Housing
- Ch 9 (Reserved)
- Ch 10 Animal Control
- Ch 11 (Reserved)
- Ch 12 Parks, Public Areas, Recreation Facilities
- Ch 13 Plastics, Single-Use
- Ch 14 Building and Housing
- Ch 15 Property Maintenance
- Ch 16 Fire Prevention and Protection
- Ch 17 Swimming Pools
- Ch 18 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 19 Cable TV
- Ch 20 Environmental Protection
- Ch 21 Special Improvement District
- Ch 22 (Reserved)
- Ch 23 Solid Waste Management
- Ch 24 Water
- Ch 25 Sewage and Wastewaters
- Ch 26 Stormwater Management Regulations
- Ch 27 Floodplain Management Regulations
- Ch 28 Soil and Soil Removal
- Ch 29 Protection of Trees
- Ch 30 (Reserved)
- Ch 31 (Reserved)
- Ch 32 (Reserved)
- Ch 33 (Reserved)
- Ch 34 (Reserved)
- Ch 35 Development Regulations
- Appendix
- Apx A Appendix A Schedule of Fees
- Apx C Appendix C Summit Police Department Rules and Regulations
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
- Board of Health Code
- Ch BH:1 General Provisions, Board of Health
- Ch BH:2 Animals
- Ch BH:3 Food and Beverage Vending Machines
- Ch BH:4 (Reserved)
- Ch BH:5 Sanitary Regulations
- Ch BH:6 Sewage Disposal; Scavengers
- Ch BH:7 Exterior Lead Paint Removal
- Ch BH:8 Noise Control
- Ch BH:9 (Reserved)
- Ch BH:10 Electronic Smoking Device Establishments
- Apx BH:A Schedule of Board of Health Fees
- Ch BH:DL Disposition List
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