[Editor's Note: The form of government in the Township
of Millstone is the Township Form which comprises Chapter 63 in Title
40A7 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes. The Administrative chapter
has been drafted in conformity with the Township law and in many instances,
provisions of the Township law have been restated in the Code. Other
enabling laws pertaining to the Administrative chapter are N.J.S.A.
40A:14-1 et seq., Police and Fire Departments; N.J.S.A. 2A:8-1 et
seq., Municipal Court; N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69, Zoning Board of Adjustment;
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, Planning Board; N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq., Board
of Health, Environmental Advisory Committee, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 and
40:55D-27. Other authority to regulate the internal affairs of the
Township is contained in N.J.S.A. 40:48-2. Salaries and compensation
of officers and employees of the Township of Millstone are not included
in this Code. The Salary Ordinance is on file in the Office of the
Township Clerk and copies are available for examination by the public.]
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Adopting Ordinance
- Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
- Municipal Code
- Ch 1 General
- Ch 2 Administration
- Ch 2 Art 1 The Mayor and Township Committee
- § 2-1 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE.
- § 2-1.1 Legislative Power.
- § 2-1.2 Organization of the Township Committee.
- § 2-1.3 Powers of the Mayor.
- § 2-1.4 Meetings of the Township Committee.
- § 2-1.5 Meetings Open to the Public; Agenda.
- § 2-1.6 Township Committee Conference.
- § 2-1.7 Quorum.
- § 2-1.8 Roll Call Votes; Minutes.
- § 2-1.9 Ordinances.
- § 2-1.10 Ordinance Book.
- § 2-1.11 Tape Retention.
- Ch 2 Art 2 Officers and Employees
- § 2-2 TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR.
- § 2-2.1 Position Created.
- § 2-2.2 Appointment; Term.
- § 2-2.3 Compensation.
- § 2-2.4 Qualifications and Requirements.
- § 2-2.5 Supervision; Responsible to Township Committee.
- § 2-2.6 Duties and Responsibilities.
- § 2-2.7 Limitation of Powers.
- § 2-2.8 Removal.
- § 2-2.9 Vacancy.
- § 2-3 through § 2-4. (RESERVED)
- § 2-5 TOWNSHIP CLERK.
- § 2-5.1 Term of Office; Salary.
- § 2-5.2 General Powers and Duties.
- § 2-5.3 Deputy Township Clerk.
- § 2-6 PURCHASING AGENT.
- § 2-6.1 Creation.
- § 2-6.2 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-6.3 Qualifications.
- § 2-6.4 Salary; Secretarial Help; Appointment.
- § 2-7 MUNICIPAL COURT PUBLIC DEFENDER.
- § 2-8 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
- § 2-8.1 Creation.
- § 2-8.2 Appointment.
- § 2-8.3 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-8.4 Qualifications.
- § 2-9 CERTIFIED ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.
- § 2-9.1 Creation.
- § 2-9.2 Appointment.
- § 2-9.3 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-9.4 Qualifications.
- § 2-9.5 Interlocal Service Agreement.
- § 2-10 through § 2-15. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art 3 Departments of the Municipal Government
- § 2-16 DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
- § 2-16.1 Township Attorney.
- § 2-16.2 General Powers and Duties.
- § 2-16.3 Township Prosecutor.
- § 2-16.4 Special Counsel.
- § 2-16.5 Records and Papers to Remain Property of the Township.
- § 2-17 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE.
- § 2-17.1 Purpose.
- § 2-17.2 Chief Financial Officer.
- § 2-17.3 Duties.
- § 2-17.4 Requirements.
- § 2-17.5 Term.
- § 2-17.6 Vacancies.
- § 2-17.7 Tenure.
- § 2-18 through § 2-19. (RESERVED)
- § 2-20 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
- § 2-20.1 Department of Public Works, Creation; Superintendent of Public Works in Charge.
- § 2-20.2 Department of Public Works.
- § 2-20.3 Superintendent of Public Works; Powers and Duties.
- § 2-20.4 Tenure, Removal.
- § 2-20.5 Non-Union Appointment.
- § 2-21 through § 2-24. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art 4 Municipal Court
- § 2-25 MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLSTONE.
- § 2-25.1 Municipal Court Established.
- § 2-25.2 Title.
- § 2-25.3 Official Seal.
- § 2-25.4 Judge of the Municipal Court.
- § 2-25.5 Compensation.
- § 2-25.6 Powers, Duties, Jurisdiction.
- § 2-25.7 Court Administrator, Deputy Administrator.
- § 2-25.8 Location of the Court.
- Ch 2 Art 5 Boards, Committees, Commissions
- § 2-26 LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD.
- § 2-26.1 Establishment; Membership; Appointment.
- § 2-26.2 Terms; Compensation.
- § 2-26.3 Organization of the Board; Director of Welfare; Employees.
- § 2-27 BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS.
- § 2-27.1 Established.
- § 2-27.2 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-27.3 Alternate Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-27.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-27.5 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-28 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
- § 2-28.1 Creation of Commission.
- § 2-28.2 Members Appointed; Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-28.2A Alternate Members; Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-28.3 Powers.
- § 2-28.4 Maintenance of Index.
- § 2-28.5 Acquisitions by Commission.
- § 2-28.6 Control of Lands.
- § 2-28.7 Records and Annual Report.
- § 2-28.8 Organization.
- § 2-28.9 Removal of Members.
- § 2-28.10 Appropriations.
- § 2-28.11 Appointment of Clerks and Other Employees.
- § 2-29 AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
- § 2-29.1 Establishment.
- § 2-29.2 Organization, Membership, Terms.
- § 2-29.2A Alternate Members: Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-29.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-29.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-29.5 Budget.
- § 2-29.6 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-29.7 Intent.
- § 2-29.8 Conflict of Interest.
- § 2-29.9 Code of Ethics Applicable.
- § 2-29A MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE.
- § 2-29A.1 Findings and Purpose.
- § 2-29A.2 Establishment.
- § 2-29A.3 Organization, Membership, Terms.
- § 2-29A.4 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-30 SHADE TREE COMMISSION.
- § 2-30.1 Creation; Composition.
- § 2-30.2 Duty.
- § 2-30.3 Appointments; Terms of Office.
- § 2-30.4 Election of Officers.
- § 2-30.5 Powers.
- § 2-30.6 Costs.
- § 2-30.7 Interference with or Injuring Shade Trees; Authority of Other Commissions.
- § 2-30.8 Submission of Costs and Estimate of Expenses; Annual Appropriations.
- § 2-30.9 Disposition of Monies Collected.
- § 2-30.10 Responsibility for Death or Injury to Property.
- § 2-31 COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL.
- § 2-31.1 Council Established.
- § 2-31.2 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-31.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-31.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-31.5 Township Committee Representative.
- § 2-31.6 Budget.
- § 2-31.7 Assistance of Others.
- § 2-31.8 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-32 HISTORIC HERITAGE COUNCIL.
- § 2-32.1 Establishment.
- § 2-32.2 Organization, Membership, Terms.
- § 2-32.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-32.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-32.5 Budget.
- § 2-32.6 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-33 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.
- § 2-33.1 Establishment.
- § 2-33.2 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-33.2A Alternate Members: Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-33.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-33.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-33.5 Budget.
- § 2-33.6 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-34 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COUNCIL.
- § 2-34.1 Establishment.
- § 2-34.2 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-34.2A Alternate Members: Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-34.2B Conflicts of Interest.
- § 2-34.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-34.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-34.5 Budget.
- § 2-34.6 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-34.7 Code of Ethics Applicable.
- § 2-35 LOCAL HISTORIAN.
- § 2-35.1 Establishment.
- § 2-35.2 Appointment; Compensation; Term.
- § 2-35.3 Duties and Responsibilities.
- § 2-36 VETERANS' MEMORIAL COUNCIL.
- § 2-36.1 Establishment.
- § 2-36.2 Organization, Membership, Terms.
- § 2-36.3 Officers; Vacancy of Officers.
- § 2-36.4 Powers and Duties.
- § 2-37 LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
- § 2-37.1 Establishment.
- § 2-37.2 Organization, Membership, Terms.
- § 2-37.3 Vacancies of Regular Member Positions.
- § 2-37.4 Alternate Members.
- § 2-37.5 Term Powers and Duties.
- § 2-37.6 Meetings.
- § 2-37.7 Miscellaneous.
- § 2-38 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION COUNCIL.
- § 2-38.1 Establishment.
- § 2-38.2 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
- § 2-38.2A Alternate Members; Terms of Office; Compensation.
- § 2-38.3 Removal of Members.
- § 2-38.4 Election of Officers; Meetings.
- § 2-38.5 Budget.
- § 2-38.6 Powers and Duties.
- Ch 2 Art 6 Administrative Procedures and Policies
- § 2-39 CLAIMS, BILLS AND VOUCHERS.
- § 2-39.1 Purpose.
- § 2-39.2 Submission of Claims and Bills.
- § 2-39.3 Chief Financial Officer Designated As Approval Officer.
- § 2-39.4 Cash Management Plan.
- § 2-39.5 Certification on All Claims Presented to the Township for Payment.
- § 2-39.6 Requirements for the Presentation of a Bill or Claim.
- § 2-39.7 Certification by Chief Financial Officer.
- § 2-39.8 Submission of Bill List to Township Committee.
- § 2-39.9 Approval of Claims Between Meeting of the Township Committee.
- § 2-39.10 Exceptions.
- § 2-39.11 Payment.
- § 2-39.12 Approval of Payment Indicated on Claims.
- § 2-40 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR FIRE DAMAGE PROHIBITED UNLESS TAXES AND LIENS ARE PAID.
- § 2-41 INDEMNIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
- § 2-41.1 Indemnification; Requirement.
- § 2-41.2 Indemnification; Defense.
- § 2-41.3 Indemnification; Exceptions.
- § 2-42 SMOKING POLICY FOR THE TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS, PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS.
- § 2-42.1 Findings.
- § 2-42.2 Smoking Prohibited in Specific Areas of Municipal Buildings; Signs.
- § 2-42.3 (Reserved)
- § 2-42.4 Smoking Regulation in Parks and Recreation Areas, Posting.
- § 2-42.5 Violations; Penalty.
- § 2-42.6 Enforcement; Statutory Reference.
- § 2-42.7 Copies of Regulations Provided to Department Heads and Chairmen.
- § 2-43 INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS.
- § 2-43.1 Western Monmouth Regional Emergency Management Plan.
- § 2-44 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR.
- § 2-44.1 Establishment; Terms; Powers and Duties.
- § 2-45 PAYMENT TO TOWNSHIP.
- § 2-46 INCENTIVES FOR SERVICE VOLUNTEERS.
- § 2-46.1 Purpose.
- § 2-46.2 Definitions.
- § 2-46.3 Benefits.
- § 2-46.4 Chief Executive Officer Certification.
- § 2-47 LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM.
- § 2-48 PUBLIC RECORDS.
- § 2-48.1 Inspection of Public Records.
- § 2-48.2 Extraordinary Copying Charge.
- § 2-49 SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT.
- § 2-49.1 Definitions.
- § 2-49.2 Adherence to Code of Conduct.
- § 2-49.3 Availability of Code of Conduct.
- § 2-49.4 Prohibited Acts; Penalty for Violations.
- § 2-49.5 Authority of Township Sports Events Officials.
- § 2-49.6 Violations Procedures.
- § 2-49.7 Anger Management Counseling for Violators: Permission to Resume Participation.
- § 2-50 TORT CLAIMS.
- § 2-50.1 Purpose.
- § 2-50.2 Notice of Tort Claim Form Adopted.
- § 2-50.3 Necessity for Filing Completed Forms.
- § 2-51 RETIREMENT PLAN ELIGIBILITY OF POSITIONS.
- § 2-52 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS.
- § 2-52.1 Appointment; Deputy Registrar.
- § 2-52.2 Duties.
- § 2-53 PAYROLL AND ELECTRONIC DISBURSEMENT CONTROLS FOR PAYROLL PURPOSES.
- § 2-53.1 Payroll.
- § 2-53.2 Purpose.
- § 2-53.3 Definitions.
- § 2-53.4 Authorization.
- § 2-53.5 Township Requirements.
- § 2-53.6 Payroll Service Requirements.
- § 2-53.7 Establishment of Service.
- § 2-54 through § 2-59. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art 7 Code of Ethics
- § 2-60 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
- § 2-60.1 Code of Ethics Established.
- § 2-60.2 Purpose and Authority.
- § 2-60.3 Definitions.
- § 2-60.4 Ethical Standards.
- § 2-60.5 Penalty.
- § 2-61 RESTRICTIONS ON AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS.
- § 2-61.1 Restrictions on Award of Professional Contracts.
- § 2-61.2 Prohibition on Awarding Public Contracts to Certain Contributors.
- § 2-61.3 Limits of Contributions.
- § 2-61.4 Contributions Made Prior to the Effective Date.
- § 2-61.5 Contribution Statement by Professional Business Entity.
- § 2-61.6 Return of Excess Contributions.
- § 2-61.7 Retroactivity of Future Clarifications Adopted.
- § 2-61.8 Vote Necessary for Ordinance Repeal.
- § 2-61.9 Penalty.
- § 2-61.10 Severability.
- § 2-62 through § 2-69. (RESERVED)
- Ch 2 Art 8 Adherence to Oath of Office
- § 2-70 FAITHFUL ADHERENCE TO OATH OF OFFICE.
- § 2-70.1 Preamble.
- § 2-70.2 Potential Conflict with Oath of Office.
- § 2-70.3 Faithful Adherence to Oath of Office Required.
- Ch 3 Police Regulations
- Ch 4 General Licensing
- Ch 5 Fees
- Ch 6 Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Ch 7 Traffic
- Ch 8 Handicapped Parking and Parking Lots
- Ch 9 Animal Control
- Ch 10 Personnel Policies
- Ch 11 (Reserved)
- Ch 12 (Reserved)
- Ch 13 Fire District
- Ch 14 Building and Housing
- Ch 15 Swimming Pools
- Ch 16 Trailers and Mobile Homes
- Ch 17 (Reserved)
- Ch 18 (Reserved)
- Ch 19 Solid Waste Management
- Ch 20 Streets
- Ch 21 Environmental Regulations
- Ch 22 Mining and Quarrying
- Ch 23 Soil Removal and Import
- Ch 24 Cable Television
- Ch 25 (Reserved)
- Ch 26 Flood Damage Prevention
- Ch 27 Farming
- Ch 28 (Reserved)
- Ch 29 (Reserved)
- Ch 30 (Reserved)
- Ch 31 (Reserved)
- Ch 32 (Reserved)
- Ch 33 (Reserved)
- Ch 34 (Reserved)
- Ch 35 Land Use and Development Regulations
- Code Comparative Table
- Ch CCT Code Comparative Table
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
