[1974 Code § 2-58A; Ord. No. 01-4-OAB § 3]
A Board of Health pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq. is hereby
created. The Board shall consist of seven members of the Township
Council. The meetings of the Board shall be held immediately after
Township Council meetings, if necessary. The Board shall choose a
Chairman and Vice Chairman and shall have the same powers and duties
as mandated under Title 26 of the Statutes.
[1974 Code § 2-58B]
The members of the Board of Health shall be entitled to such
compensation as determined by the Salary Ordinance of the Township
of Berkeley and to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred while
performing their duties.
[1974 Code § 2-60]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 44:8-115 et seq., there
shall be a Local Assistance Board consisting of five members, at least
one of whom shall be a woman. The members shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. One member shall serve
for one year and also be a member of the Council. The other members
shall serve for four year staggered terms beginning the first day
of January and shall continue until the member's successor is appointed
and qualified.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55B-3 et seq., a local
industrial commission, to be called the "Economic Development Commission
of the Township of Berkeley," is hereby created, to consist of seven
members, which Commission shall be a body corporate having the powers
hereinafter enumerated.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
a.
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and
Township Council. Three members shall be appointed by the Mayor and
four shall be appointed by the Township Council. Each member shall
be, for the last five years preceding his appointment, a citizen of
the United States and a qualified voter of the State of New Jersey.
For first appointments, one member shall be appointed for one year
(Mayor), one member for two years (Council), one member for three
years (Council), two members for four years (Mayor and Council), and
two members for five years (Mayor and Council). At the expiration
of each of the above terms, the new member or members shall be appointed
for a term of five years. Vacancies in the membership of the Commission,
occurring for whatever cause, shall be promptly filled by appointment
by the Mayor for the unexpired term thereof. Members shall serve for
their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and
qualify.
b.
The members, officers and employees of the Commission shall be subject
to the limitations provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55B-5 et seq., and shall
take and subscribe the oath therein provided.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The employees and assistants required by the Commission shall
be recruited and shall serve as provided in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-6. The
Commission shall have and maintain a suitable office where its maps,
plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, subject to public
inspection at such times and under such reasonable conditions as the
Commission shall determine. Existing office facilities of the Township
shall be used without charge, if practical.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall have the general powers provided in N.J.S.A.
40:55B-7.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall perform the functions and exercise the
powers hereinafter enumerated:
a.
Inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages and utility
of the vacant lands of the Township, whether municipally owned or
otherwise.
b.
Classify such vacant lands according to their adaptability for the
settlement thereon of various types of industrial enterprises.
c.
Study and analyze the various industries of the nation and, to the
extent it deems necessary for its purposes, the industries of other
nations, with a view to ascertaining the opportunities for the industrial
expansion of the Township of Berkeley. In this connection the reports,
records, statistics, compendia and similar documents of existing Federal,
State, County, municipal and other governmental and public agencies,
as well as of responsible private institutions, boards, agencies and
similar bodies interested in the compilation of the information relating
to industry, shall be resorted to, wherever possible, in order to
avoid unnecessary original research and gathering of source material.
d.
Advertise the industrial advantages and opportunities of the Township
and the availability of real estate within the Township for industrial
settlement, and encourage and accomplish such industrial settlement
within said Township.
e.
Solicit the several industries to purchase or lease the vacant lands
and property of or in the Township.
f.
Recommend the sale or lease of the Township's vacant lands to industries
whose settlement thereon is best calculated, in the judgment of the
Commission, to advance the interests of the Township and its citizens
and inhabitants.
g.
Acquire title to vacant lands owned by the Township for the purpose
of resale or lease to industries whose presence within the Township
will benefit, in the judgment of the Commission, its citizens and
inhabitants.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission so established and its successors in office shall
make a study of the tax structure, with a view to reducing the tax
burden of the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall not exercise any power of condemnation
or eminent domain and shall not be authorized to pledge the credit
of the Township or any other municipality or of the State of New Jersey
or to create any debt against or in any manner set as the agent of
this Township or of such other municipality or of the State of New
Jersey, and the Commission shall be subject to all of the limitations
on its powers enumerated in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-10. The Commission shall
also be subject to the Mayor's veto pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55B-48.1.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall have the powers and authorities provided
in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-10 and shall be authorized to make any investigation
deemed necessary to enable it effectually to perform its functions,
and for that purpose the Commission may take and hear proofs and testimony
and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books,
papers, records and documents, including public records, and its authorized
agents may enter upon any lands as in its judgment may be necessary
for the purpose of making surveys and examinations to accomplish any
purposes authorized by this section.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Township Council,
setting forth in detail its operations and transactions for the preceding
12 months. The Commission shall keep complete and accurate records
of its accounts and shall not exceed its budget, and moneys received
from the Township shall be expended only for the purposes for which
they have been appropriated.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
The employees and assistants required by the Commission shall
be recruited and shall serve as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:55B-6.
The Commission shall have and maintain a suitable office, where its
maps, plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, subject
to public inspection at such times and under such reasonable conditions
as the Commission shall determine. The office facilities of the Township
shall be used without charge.
[Ord. No. 2013-10-OAB]
A member of the Township Council shall be appointed as liaison
to the Commission. The Council liaison shall have the right to participate
in discussions at all Commission meetings, but shall not have a vote
on the Commission.
[1974 Code § 2-62 A; Ord. No. 86-34]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., there is hereby established
in the Township an Environmental Commission, which shall consist of
seven members, one of whom shall also be a member of the Planning
Board, and all of whom shall be residents of the Township, and which
shall be known as the "Environmental Commission of the Township of
Berkeley."
[1974 Code § 2-62 B; Ord. No. 86-34; Ord. No. 06-35-OAB § 2]
The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman
and presiding officer of the Commission. The Mayor shall appoint members
to serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification
of their successors. The Mayor shall also appoint two alternate members
for two years, except that the terms of the alternate members first
appointed shall be for two years for Alternate Number 1 and one year
for Alternate Number 2, so that the term of not more than one alternate
member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise
than by expiration of the term of any full or alternate member shall
be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only.
[1974 Code § 2-62 C; Ord. No. 86-34]
The commission shall have those powers and duties provided for
under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 A; Ord. No.
88-4]
Pursuant to the Municipal Utilities Authority Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1 et seq., there is established as a body public, corporate and politic an agency and instrumentality of the Township of Berkeley under the corporate name and title of the "Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority." The Authority shall, within the territory boundaries of the Township, in areas not previously franchised to private water companies, have and may exercise any and all powers provided for and conferred upon it by the Municipal Utilities Authority Law, except that the Authority shall be limited to promote, by all reasonable means, the provision and distribution of adequate water supply for public and private use by the municipality and its inhabitants, and it shall in no way have any powers to involve itself in the disposal and the recycling of solid waste, sewage sludge or wastewater and such other powers which had been conferred by the Township of Berkeley upon the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority, pursuant to § 2-44, and pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:14A-1 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 B; Ord. No.
88-4; Ord. #00-1-OAB § 3; Ord. No. 2016-08-OAB § 1]
a.
The members of the Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority
shall be hereafter appointed by resolution of the Governing Body in
the manner provided in the Municipal Authorities Law. Each such member
shall receive such compensation for his services, to be determined
by the Authority, not to exceed $5,000 per year, per member. Authority
members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred for the
discharge of their duties.
b.
The Authority may employ such executive directors, managerial personnel,
technical advisers, experts and professional employees and persons
who shall render professional services, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5,
as the Authority may determine necessary for its efficient operations.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 C; Ord. No.
88-4]
After the effective date of the passage of this section and
the filing of a certified copy of the same with the Secretary of State,
five members shall be appointed as members of the Municipal Authority.
On or after January 1 annually, one person shall be appointed as a
member of the Municipal Authority to serve for a term commencing on
February 1 in each such year and expiring on February 1 in the fifth
year after such year. In the event of a vacancy in the membership
of the Municipal Authority occurring during the unexpired term of
office, a person shall be appointed as a member of the Authority to
serve for such unexpired term.
[1974 Code § 2-62.1 D; Ord. No.
88-4]
a.
The powers and duties of the Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities
Authority shall be solely for the purpose of:
1.
The provision and distribution of an adequate supply of water for
the public and private uses of the local units and their inhabitants
within the district.
2.
The provision of water supply and distribution service in such areas
without the district as are permitted by the provisions of this section.
b.
All powers previously conferred upon the Berkeley Township Sewerage
Authority shall remain in full force and effect, and it shall not
be the purpose of this section to infringe or otherwise impair these
powers granted to the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority by ordinance
or Statute. To any degree that there may be any conflict, the provisions
of the Statute and ordinance creating the Berkeley Township Sewerage
Authority or giving it any powers shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 2012-18-OAB]
a.
The Township Council may appoint two alternate members to the Municipal Utilities Authority, who shall be a resident of Berkeley Township. The alternate members shall be known as Alternate No. 1. or Alternate No. 2. The alternates shall be entitled to the provisions as outlined in Subsection 2-43.2.
b.
The term of the first Alternates No. 1 and No. 2 appointed shall
be from the date appointed until the fifth January 31 thereafter.
The term of all subsequent alternates shall commence on February 1
after the appointment and last until the fifth January 31 thereafter.
The alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member
may vote instead of an alternate member.
[1974 Code § 39-1; § 2-57 A]
Pursuant to the provisions of the Sewerage Authorities Law,
N.J.S.A. 40:14A-1 et seq., there is hereby created a public body corporate
and politic under the name and style of the "Berkeley Township Sewerage
Authority."
[1974 Code § 39-2]
The Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority hereby created is a
sewerage authority as contemplated and provided for by the Sewerage
Authorities Law and shall have and exercise all of the powers and
perform all of the duties provided for by the Sewerage Authorities
Law and all other Statutes heretofore or hereafter enacted and applicable
thereto.
[1974 Code § 39-3; § 2-57; Ord. No. 9-77; Ord. No. 47-81; Ord. No. 00-1-OAB § 4; Ord. No. 2016-08-OAB § 2]
a.
There shall be five members of the Sewerage Authority who shall be
appointed by the Township Council. The members shall be residents.
On or after January 1 annually, one person shall be appointed as a
member of the Sewerage Authority for a term commencing on February
1 in such year and expiring on February 1 in the fifth year after
such year. In the event of a vacancy in the membership of the Sewerage
Authority occurring during an expired term of office, a person shall
be appointed as a member of the Sewerage Authority to serve for such
unexpired term.
b.
Sewerage Authority members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses
incurred in the discharge of their duties and shall, in addition thereto,
be paid a sum to be determined by the Authority, not to exceed $5,000
per year per member.
[1974 Code § 39-4]
A copy of this section, duly certified by the Township Clerk
of the Township of Berkeley after its final passage and publication
as required by law, shall forthwith be filed in the Office of the
Secretary of State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14A-4(d).
[Ord. No. 2012-19-OAB]
a.
The Township Council may appoint two alternate members to the Sewerage Authority, who shall be a resident of Berkeley Township. The alternate members shall be known as Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2. The alternates shall be subject to the provisions as outlined in Subsection 2-44.3.
b.
The term of the first Alternates No. 1 and No. 2 appointed shall
be from the date appointed until the fifth January 31 thereafter.
The term of all subsequent alternates shall commence on February 1
after the appointment and last until the fifth January 31 thereafter.
The alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member
may vote instead of an alternate member.
[1974 Code § 18-1; Ord. No. 13-76]
A body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority
of the Township of Berkeley," consisting of seven members, is hereby
created and established pursuant to the power and authority granted
under the Local Housing Authority Law (N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq.).
[1974 Code § 18-2; Ord. No. 13-76]
The Township Council shall appoint five persons as Commissioners
of the Authority and the Mayor shall appoint one Commissioner. The
term of all Commissioners shall be for a term of five years and until
their respective successors are appointed and have qualified, except
that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. All of
the appointees shall be residents of the Township.
[1974 Code § 18-3]
The Director of the State Housing Authority shall appoint one
Commissioner as a member ex officio of the Housing Authority. The
person appointed by the Director of the State Housing Authority shall
be entitled to all other privileges of membership on such Authority.
The Director may remove such person and designate a new one at any
time or may fill the vacancy caused by the death or resignation of
such person.
[1974 Code § 18-4]
All Commissioners appointed to the Authority, both by the Township
Council, the Mayor and by the Director of the State Housing Authority,
shall receive no compensation from such local Housing Authority.
[1974 Code § 18-5]
The Township Clerk shall file with the Director of the State
Housing Authority the names of persons appointed as Commissioners
of the Authority by the Township Council, and the Township Clerk shall
file a certified copy of this section with such Director.
[1974 Code § 18-6]
The powers, rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities
of such local Housing Authority shall be governed by the Local Housing
Authority Law (N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq.) and all amendments and supplements
thereto, together with all other Federal or New Jersey Statutes applicable
thereto.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
There is hereby established a Municipal Alliance Committee on
alcoholism and drug abuse.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
Membership on the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be appointed
by the Mayor and may include but not necessarily be limited to representatives
of the following groups: (a) a Mayoral representative; (b) the Chief
of Police or his/her designee; (c) the presidents of the local school
boards; (d) the school superintendents (or designee); (e) a representative
from the PTA; (f) a representative of a local bargaining unit for
teachers; (g) a representative of the Chamber of Commerce; (h) a representative
of organized labor; (i) a representative of the court system; (j)
a representative of a local civic association; (k) a representative
of a local treatment provider agency; (l) a representative of a local
religious group; (m) a youth representative; and (n) a recovered substance
abuser.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
The purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall include
the following:
a.
To organize and coordinate efforts involving school, law enforcement,
business and community groups for purposes of reducing alcoholism
and drug abuse.
b.
To develop, in conjunction with the local education associations,
comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education programs for Grades
K-12.
c.
To develop, in conjunction with the local education associations,
procedures for intervention, treatment/referral and discipline of
students involved with substance abuse.
d.
To develop comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, outreach
and support efforts for parents.
e.
To develop a comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
program.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
The functions of the Municipal Alliance Committee shall be:
a.
To create a network of community leaders, private citizens and representatives
for public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to
promote and support drug and alcohol prevention and education programs.
b.
To conduct an assessment of community-wide needs pertaining to drug
abuse and alcohol issues.
c.
To identify existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism
and drug abuse.
d.
To assist in the development of programs at the municipal level that
accomplishes the purpose of the Alliance effort.
e.
To assist the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs.
f.
To cooperate with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse,
as well as the County Alliance Committee, to provide data, reports
or other information that may be needed to assist in the Alliance
effort.
[Ord. No. 2017-52-OAB]
Members requiring appointment shall be appointed annually.
[1974 Code § 2-65 A]
There is hereby established a Fire Committee in the Township.
The Fire Committee shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council
for improved fire prevention and fire protection and shall be available
for advice and counseling to the Mayor and Council.
[1974 Code § 2-65B; Ord. No. 88-1]
The Fire Committee shall consist of the Fire Chiefs of each
of the volunteer fire companies of the Township, the Mayor, a member
of the Council and six members of the public. The Chiefs of the departments
shall serve during their terms of office. The members of the Township
Council shall serve for a period of one year and shall be appointed
by the Council. The members of the general public shall serve for
a period of two years or until their successors are approved and appointed.
The public members shall not be members of the respective volunteer
fire companies of the Township of Berkeley but shall have extensive
experience as members of a fire company or other similar background
as it will make the person qualified to serve on the Fire Committee.
Three public members shall be appointed by the Council and three by
the Mayor.
[1974 Code § 2-65 C]
The Fire Committee shall meet at least once a month and shall
provide the Township Council and Mayor with reports and recommendations
as to the status of the fire companies, their personnel, equipment,
areas of coverage, fire prevention techniques that may be adopted
by the Township and other matters affecting their makeup and operation.
[1974 Code § 2-66 A]
There is hereby created a Golf Advisory Committee to advise
the Mayor and the Township Council as to the operation and maintenance
of the Township golf course. The Advisory Committee shall meet at
least once every month and assist the Township via the Mayor and Township
Council by submitting reports and recommendations. The Advisory Committee
shall keep minutes and elect a Chairman and Secretary. The Advisory
Committee shall have no administrative powers or responsibilities.
[1974 Code § 2-66 B]
The Advisory Committee shall consist of seven members, who shall
each serve for a term of one year. Each member of the Advisory Committee
shall be appointed in July of each year. Four members of the Advisory
Committee shall be appointed by the Council, and three members shall
be appointed by the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 1]
There is hereby established in the Township of Berkeley, County
of Ocean, State of New Jersey, a Beautification Committee.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 1]
a.
The Beautification Committee shall consist of seven members appointed
by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the Township of Berkeley.
The members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall designate
one of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the
Committee.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: one member
for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, one member
for a term of three years, two members for a term of four years; and
two members for a term of five years. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for a period of five years.
c.
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee
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 Committee occurring otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 02-6-OAB § 3]
The Committee shall have the following duties:
a.
Recommend to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley any
and all projects which the Committee has determined to be in the best
interest of the Township.
b.
Make recommendations to either the Zoning Board of Adjustment or
the Planning Board of the Township such improvements of property concerning
presently pending application for development, as may be in the best
interests of the Township of Berkeley.
c.
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the abatement
of any and all unsightly property conditions.
d.
Make recommendations concerning property maintenance violations to
the Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Berkeley.
e.
Consult with the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department
concerning specific recommendations to upgrade and beautify Township
property.
f.
Make finding upon and recommendation to the Mayor and Council concerning
acquisition and use of property within the Township in order to maintain,
improve, and protect the beauty of the community.
g.
Make recommendations concerning the regulation, planting and care
of trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted
in public streets, places and parks and make recommendations concerning
the removal of any such tree or part thereof which may be dangerous
to public safety.
h.
Endeavor to stimulate participation by the various Township civic
groups in the activities of the Beautification Committee as they relate
to the improvement of the Township and its appearance.
i.
To meet at least four times each year and forward the minutes to
the Mayor and Council.
j.
Any and all other duties and/or powers that may be delegated by the
Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley.
[Ord. No. 02-11-OAB § 1]
There is hereby established in the Township of Berkeley, County
of Ocean, State of New Jersey, a Shade Tree Committee.
[Ord. No. 02-11-OAB § 2]
a.
The Shade Tree Committee shall consist of five members appointed
by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the Township of Berkeley.
The members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall designate
one of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the
Committee.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: One member
for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, one member
for a term of three years, one member for a term of four years, and
one member for a term of five years. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for a period of five years.
c.
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee
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 Committee occurring otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 02-18-OAB § 3]
The Committee shall have the following duties:
a.
Recommend to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley legislation
governing the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental
trees and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted
in any public highway and park or parkway and public right-of-way.
b.
Recommend legislation to the Mayor and Council regulating and controlling
the use of the ground surrounding the same so far as may be necessary
for its proper growth, care and protection.
c.
Recommend to the Mayor the moving or requiring of the removal of
any tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety.
d.
Recommend to the Mayor and Council the making, altering, amending
and repeal, in the manner prescribed for the passage, alteration,
amendment and repeal of ordinances by the Governing Body of this municipality,
any and all ordinances necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions
hereof.
e.
Recommend to the Mayor the care, treatment or removal of any tree
situated upon private property which is believed to harbor a disease
or insect harmful to trees or other vegetation, readily communicable
to neighboring healthy trees or other vegetation, and to enter upon
private property for that purpose, with the consent of the owner thereof,
provided that the suspected condition is first confirmed by a certificate
issued by or on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
There is hereby established a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee,
which shall be an advisory body responsible for assisting the Township
in identifying and meeting the needs of its senior population.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee shall consist of 11 members.
Five members shall be appointed by the Mayor and six shall be appointed
by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair
and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of
the Committee. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
a.
The term of office for the members of the Committee shall be for
three years. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by
expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as the original appointment.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three
members for a term of one year, four members for a term of two years,
and four members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for a period of three years.
c.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair
shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Committee,
under the leadership of the Chair. Members shall attend business meetings
and shall use their talents and resources to support the achievement
of Committee goals.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee
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 Committee occurring otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-07-OAB]
The Committee shall:
a.
Formulate such recommendations to the Township Committee concerning
the needs of senior citizens and programs which could be instituted
to fill those needs.
b.
Initiate a study of the needs of the Township pertinent to provide
recreational and social services to its senior citizens.
c.
Make such individual studies and reports as may be requested by the
Township.
d.
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing
Body.
e.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
There is hereby established a Waterways Advisory Commission,
which shall be an advisory body responsible for assisting the Township
in the restoration, protection and maintenance of all tidal and nontidal
waterways and shorelines within the Township.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB;
amended 2-26-2018 by Ord. No. 18-08-OAB; 5-24-2021 by Ord. No. 21-16-OAB]
Waterways Advisory Commission shall consist of nine regular
members and four alternate members. Four members shall be appointed
by the Mayor and five shall be appointed by Council. Two alternate
members shall be appointed by the Mayor and two shall be appointed
by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair
and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of
the Commission. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB;
]
a.
The term of office for the members of the Commission shall be for
three years. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than
by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the
same manner as the original appointment.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three
members for a term of one year, three members for a term of two years,
and three members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for a period of three years.
c.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair
shall preside at all meetings of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
Commission members shall work to fulfill the mission of the
Commission, under the leadership of the Chair. Members shall attend
business meetings and shall use their talents and resources to support
the achievement of Commission goals.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council 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 otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB]
The Commission shall:
a.
Formulate such recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council
concerning the restoration, protection and maintenance of all tidal
and nontidal waterways and shorelines within the Township.
b.
Seek alternative sources of funding for waterway initiatives from
all available public and private sources.
c.
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing
Body.
d.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
There is hereby established a Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Committee,
which shall be a body responsible for distributing relief funds donated
to the Township for local residents and businesses affected by Hurricane
Sandy.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Committee shall consist of seven
members. The members shall be appointed by Council. One member shall
be a member of the Governing Body, one shall be the Municipal Chief
Financial Officer, one shall be a certified social worker, one shall
be a senior citizen resident and two shall be a resident from Ward
1. The remaining member shall be either a resident or Township business
owner. The members shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
a.
The term of office for the members of the Committee shall be for
two years. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by
expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as the original appointment.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three
members for a term of one year and three members for a term of two
years. The CFO's membership is an automatic membership due to his/her
position within the Township and is necessary due to the financial
reporting and tracking required. Thereafter, all appointments shall
be for a period of two years.
c.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The membership
may elect a Chair and Secretary amongst them to facilitate the meetings.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission of the Committee,
which is to prudently administer the funding received by the Township
to Hurricane Sandy victims located within the Township and to keep
appropriate documentation for reporting purposes of the disbursement
of all funds.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Committee
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 Committee occurring otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2013-13-OAB]
The Committee shall:
a.
Create rules and regulations for the requirements for receipt of
funding from the Hurricane Sandy Trust Fund, as well as procedures
for internal reviews made by the Committee, set limits as to how much
a particular person or family can receive from this Fund, and identify
other methods that will dictate how funds are distributed. These rules
and regulations must be formally authorized by the Township Council
prior to the administration of any directives under such rules or
any disbursement of funding.
b.
Disbursements shall be limited to the offering of gift cards, such
as food store or home improvement store gift cards, the purchase of
appliances or home improvement products, the payment of youth recreation
fees, etc. Money shall not be distributed directly to any resident
or local small business owner.
c.
Limit any funding received from the Robin Hood Foundation to the
types of donations permitted by the Foundation, as well as limit the
offering of those funds to the target populations of the Foundation.
d.
Track and monitor all funds received and distributed and provide
quarterly reports to the Township Council. Reports shall also be made
available upon request by the Council or Mayor. Reports shall also
be made available in accordance with any requirements from funding
sources.
e.
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing
Body.
f.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
There is hereby established a Veterans Commission for the Township
of Berkeley.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Veterans Commission shall consist of seven members. Three
members shall be appointed by the Mayor and four shall be appointed
by Council. The members shall serve without compensation. A Chair
and Secretary shall be elected annually from among the members of
the Commission. The Chair shall establish the meeting schedule.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Veterans Commission shall:
a.
Formulate such recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council,
through the Council liaison, concerning the needs of veterans and
programs which could be instituted to fill those needs.
b.
Initiate a study of the needs of the Township pertinent to provide
social services to its veterans.
c.
Make such individual studies and reports as may be requested by the
Mayor and/or Township Council.
d.
Set up programs designed to assist veterans in receiving any and
all benefits to which they are entitled under State or Federal law.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
a.
The term of office for the members of the Commission shall be for
three years. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than
by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the
same manner as the original appointment.
b.
The members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three
members for a term of one year, three members for a term of two years,
and three members for a term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for a period of three years.
c.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The Chair
shall preside at all meetings of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 2014-02-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council 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 otherwise than
by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
There is hereby established a Floodplain Management Planning
Committee, which shall be a committee composed of staff from those
community departments that implement or have expertise in preventative
measures, property protection, natural resource protection, emergency
services, structural flood control projects, and public information.
The Planning Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Township
throughout the planning and maintenance process of developing a Township
Floodplain Management Plan. The Planning Committee will continue to
meet after the Plan is adopted in order to evaluate progress and recommend
changes.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
Floodplain Management Planning Committee shall consist of nine
members. The members shall be appointed by Council. The representatives
shall be from each of the following Township Departments: administration,
zoning, building, emergency management, code enforcement, public works,
floodplain management, Township Engineer, Township Planner. The members
shall serve without additional compensation.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
a.
The term of office for the members of the Planning Committee shall
be for two years. A vacancy on the Planning Committee occurring otherwise
than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment.
b.
Membership is automatic due to his/her position within the Township
and is necessary due to the planning involved.
c.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
There shall be not less than four meetings a year. The membership
may elect a Chair and Secretary amongst them to facilitate the meetings.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
Planning Committee members shall work to fulfill the mission
of the Planning Committee, which is to assist in the planning and
organization of the Township's Floodplain Management Plan. Pursuant
to the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community
Rating System, the Planning Committee will provide assistance in the
development of the Floodplain Management Plan through assessment of
the flooding problems in the Township. The Berkeley Township Floodplain
Management Planning Committee will assist in the development of goals
that address the identified flood hazards and in the creation of various
mitigation strategies that will be implemented to reduce damage to
insurable structures and help protect lives, which will also reduce
the cost of flood insurance to Township residents.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
The Mayor or Township Council may remove any member of the Planning
Committee 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 Planning Committee
occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for
the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 2015-16-OAB]
The Planning Committee shall:
a.
Meet and fulfill the obligations of the Community Rating System Program
Floodplain Management Planning requirements and assist with the development
of the Berkeley Township Floodplain Management Plan. Provide guidance
and direction to ensure the resulting Floodplain Management Plan will
exemplify the needs and requirements of the community.
b.
Provide guidance and leadership, oversee the planning process, and
act as the point of contact for all participants and the various interest
groups in the Township. The makeup of this Committee was selected
to provide a cross section of views to enhance the planning effort
and to help build support for floodplain mitigation planning.
c.
The planning process must include an opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during its development and before its approval. Members of the public have been organized as a separate committee, known as the Waterways Advisory Commission per Ord. No. 2013-08-OAB, (§ 2-52). It is the responsibility of the Planning Committee to coordinate with the Waterways Advisory Commission during the planning process. The Township Engineer shall act as a liaison between the Planning Committee and Waterways Advisory Commission.
d.
Promote awareness of floodplain and flooding issues, identify known
flood hazards, discuss past flooding events, assess the current floodplain
and flooding issues, and set mitigation goals along with a strategy
to make the community more sustainable and resistant to flooding damage.
e.
Identify efforts to make the community more resistant to flood damage,
especially properties with multiple flood insurance claims.
f.
Better develop hazard mitigation to reduce or eliminate long-term
risk to human life and property from hazards. Since many events are
predictable and repetitive, these prevention efforts are necessary,
cost effective and environmentally sound. The Planning Committee will
assess methods of reducing flood damage to insurable property, strengthening
and supporting the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance
Program, and encouraging a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.
g.
Identify existing and future flood-related hazards and their causes
and provide a blueprint for mitigation of the impacts of flooding.
Flooding hazards affecting Berkeley Township include storm water flooding,
coastal flooding, severe storm flooding, and repetitive flooding.
h.
Assess and inventory risk. Create specific actions and activities
that meet the goals and objectives of the community and are in coordination
with land use and comprehensive planning to mitigate hazards faced
by existing and new development.
i.
Annually evaluate and update the Berkeley Township Floodplain Management
Plan.
j.
Keep records of its meetings and make an annual report to the Governing
Body.
k.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Mayor and Township Council.
