[Ord. 12-7-70; 1967 Code
§ 53-6]
There shall be a Department of Law, the head of which shall
be the Township Attorney. The Township Attorney shall be appointed
by the Township Committee for a one-year term and receive such compensation
as shall be provided by ordinance. For all other services performed
by the Township Attorney, the Township Attorney shall be compensated
as approved by the Township Committee.
[1967 Code § 53-7]
The Township Attorney shall be the legal advisor to the Township
Committee and to all departments except those handled by the Township
Prosecutor, the Board of Adjustment Attorney and the Planning Board
Attorney. The Township Attorney shall prosecute or defend actions
and proceedings by and against the Township and every department thereof.
In furtherance of these general powers, and without limitation thereto,
the Township Attorney shall:
a.
Advise the Township Committee as to the form and sufficiency of all
ordinances and resolutions prior to their passage.
b.
Review and approve all contracts, deeds, documents and instruments
prior to the execution thereof by or on behalf of the Township.
c.
Conduct or defend appeals from orders, decisions or judgments affecting
any interest of the Township, as the Township Attorney may in his
discretion determine to be necessary or desirable or as directed by
the Township Committee.
d.
Subject to the approval of the Township Committee, have power to
enter into any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation
in which the Township is involved.
e.
Render opinions in writing upon any question of law submitted to
the Township Attorney by the Township Committee with respect to their
official powers and duties or the powers and duties of any officer
of the Township.
f.
Maintain a record of all actions, suits, proceedings and matters
which relate to the Township's interest, and report thereon as the
Township Committee may require.
[1967 Code § 53-9]
Whenever the Township Attorney deems that the interest of the
Township so requires, the Attorney may, with the approval of the Township
Committee, appoint special counsel to assist the Township Attorney
in the preparation, trial or argument of such legal matters or proceedings
as he may determine. If the Township Attorney should be disqualified
with respect to any matter, the Township Committee may appoint special
counsel to represent the Township for and with respect to such matter.
[1967 Code § 53-10]
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and all other materials
relating to the administration of the Department of Law shall be and
remain the property of the Township. Upon the termination of his service
with the Township, the Township Attorney shall forthwith surrender
to his successor all such property, together with a written consent
to substitution of his successor in all legal actions and proceedings
then pending to which the Township is a party, as the Township Committee
may require.
[1967 Code § 53-11]
There shall be a Department of Finance, the head of which shall
be the Chief Financial Officer.
[Ord. No. 46-88; 1967 Code
§ 53-12]
There is hereby created the position of Chief Financial Officer
of the Township of Long Hill. The Chief Financial Officer shall be
appointed by the Township Committee in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq., as supplemented and amended, for
a term of four years which shall run from January 1 in the year in
which the Chief Financial Officer is appointed. The Township Committee
may appoint such assistant or deputy municipal finance officers as
it sees fit. Salaries of the Chief Financial Officer and any assistants
or deputies appointed hereunder shall be set by the Township Committee
by ordinance.
[1967 Code § 53-13]
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the proper
financial administration of the Township under the Local Government
Supervision Act (1947) (N.J.S.A. 52:27bb-1 et seq.); the Local Bond
Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq.); the Local Budget Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1
et seq.); the Local Fiscal Affairs Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:5-1 et seq.);
the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and such
other statutes and such rules and regulations promulgated by the Director
of the Division of Local Government Services, the Local Finance Board
or any other state agency as may pertain to the financial administration
of the Township.
[1967 Code § 53-14]
The Tax Collector shall be an appointed position as provided
by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141 et seq. and shall be the official charged with
the duty of collecting taxes within the Township. In addition, the
Tax Collector shall perform the function of a collector of taxes under
general law, including, without limitation thereto, the preparation
and mailing of the tax bills, enforcements of tax collections by tax
sales and otherwise and the maintenance of tax accounting records
in such manner as may be prescribed or approved pursuant to ordinances,
and in furtherance thereof, install and administer tax bill forms
which include a bill for the first two quarters of each year with
the bill for the final half of the preceding year.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142]
The term of office of the Tax Collector shall be four years
from the first day of January next following his appointment and that
vacancies other than date of expiration of term shall be filled by
appointment for the unexpired term.
[Ord. No. 10-83; 1967 Code
§ 13-1]
The Township Committee shall appoint a Tax Assessor and such
Deputy Tax Assessors as it may determine necessary.
[Ord. No. 10-83; 1967 Code
§ 13-2]
The Tax Assessor and any Deputy Tax Assessor shall hold office
for a term of four years from the first day of July next following
the appointment. Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall
be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[Ord. No. 10-83; 1967 Code
§ 13-3]
The Township Tax Assessor shall hold a Tax Assessor's Certificate
provided for in N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq. and shall have the duty
of assessing property for the purpose of general taxation. A Deputy
Tax Assessor shall hold a Tax Assessor's Certificate and shall act
under the direct supervision of and assist the Tax Assessor.
[1967 Code § 53-15]
The Township Engineer shall be appointed by the Township Committee
for a maximum term of three years from the first day of January in
the year in which he is appointed. The Engineer shall be a duly licensed
engineer and land surveyor of the State of New Jersey and shall receive
such compensation as may be provided by the Township Committee.
[1967 Code § 53-16]
a.
The Township Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed
by general law and ordinance and in addition shall:
1.
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications
for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township.
2.
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications, estimates
and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned
or operated by the Township, or to be acquired or built.
3.
Provide technical and engineering advice, estimates and review of
plans and assistance to other Township departments as needed.
4.
Attend meetings of the Township Committee, Planning Board and Zoning
Board as needed.
b.
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating
to the administration of engineering duties of the Township Engineer
shall be and remain the property of the Township. Upon the termination
of his services with the Township, the Township Engineer shall forthwith
surrender to any successor all such property.
[1967 Code § 53-17]
Whenever the Township Committee determines that the interest
of the Township requires additional engineering services, consulting
engineers may be retained for one or more projects or to render assistance
to the Township Engineer.
[Ord. 12-7-70; 1967 Code
§ 67-1]
The Department of Public Works is hereby established in the
Township. It shall consist of the Division of Roads and the Division
of Sewers.
[Ord. 12-7-70; 1967 Code
§ 67-2; 67-7]
The Department of Public Works shall be under the immediate
control and direction of the Director of Public Works who shall report
to the Township Administrator and ultimately to the Township Committee.
Commencing January 1, 1995, no person shall be appointed or reappointed
Director of Public Works unless he holds a valid public works manager's
certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6.
[Ord. 12-7-70; 1967 Code
§ 67-4]
The Department of Public Works shall have charge of and supervision
over the care, maintenance and construction of all streets, sidewalks,
alleys and public ways; the construction, operation and maintenance
of all stormwater and sanitary sewer system and all street gutters
and drains, and the appurtenances thereto. The Department shall have
charge of the street lighting system and shall be responsible for
the maintenance, repair and exterior thereof. In addition, the Department
of Public Works shall be responsible for the removal of snow, cleaning
of streets, and such other duties as may be imposed upon it by the
Township Committee.
[Ord. 12-7-70; 1967 Code
§ 67-5; § 67-6; § 67-9]
a.
Physical Properties. All physical properties of the Township, including
the parks, playgrounds, municipal buildings and utilities not assigned
to some other department or officer are hereby assigned to the Department
of Public Works.
b.
Equipment. The Director of Public Works shall be custodian of all
tools, equipment and other personal property belonging to the Township
and not assigned to the care of another municipal department, employee
or other public officer.
[Ord. No. 18-82; 1967 Code § 63-1; Ord. No. 86-01 § 1; Ord. No. 170-05 § 1; Ord. #255-09 § 1; amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 531-24]
A Police Department is hereby established in the Township, under
the name of "Police Department of the Township of Long Hill, Morris
County, New Jersey."
The following positions and line of authority are hereby created:
One Chief of Police
One Captain
Two Lieutenants
Eight Sergeants
Sixteen Police Officers (plus additional officers equal to the
vacancies in Superior Officer ranks set forth above).
The creation of these positions shall not require the Township
Committee to fill each position and any position hereunder established
may, in the sole discretion of the Township Committee, remain vacant.
[Ord. No. 18-82; 1967 Code
§ 63-2; amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 531-24]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Township Public
Safety Director is hereby designated as the "appropriate authority."
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-3; Ord. No. 178-05 § 1; amended 10-27-2021 by Ord. No.
482-21; 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 531-24]
The Township may appoint a Chief of Police who shall have all
of the powers set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and who shall be directly
responsible to the Public Safety Director as the appropriate authority
for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Police
Department. The Chief of Police shall, pursuant to policies established
by the Township Committee:
a.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel.
b.
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force.
c.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel.
d.
Delegate authority as the Chief may deem necessary for the efficient
operation of the force to be exercised under the Chief's direction
and supervision.
e.
Report at least monthly to the Administrator in such form as shall
be prescribed by the Township Committee on the operation of the force
during the preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested
by the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-4;
amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 531-24]
a.
All members of the Long Hill Township Police Department shall be
appointed by the Township Committee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118
et seq.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-5;
amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 531-24]
The Appropriate Authority in his or her sole judgment, may adopt
and amend the Rules and Regulations for the government and discipline
of the Police Department and members thereof. The Rules and Regulations
may fix and provide for the enforcement of such Rules and Regulations
and the enforcement of penalties for the violation of such Rules and
Regulations, and all members of the Police Department shall be subject
to such Rules and Regulations and penalties.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-6; Ord. No. 26-94 § 5; Ord. No. 118-02 § 1]
a.
Disciplinary action shall be taken against sworn members of the Police Department in accordance with the Rules and Regulations adopted by resolution pursuant to Subsection 2-14.5 above.
b.
Disciplinary action against a police officer may include counseling,
oral reprimand, written reprimand, fine, suspension, demotion and/or
removal from the police force.
c.
No sworn officer shall be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in
rank from or in office, employment, or position therein, except for
just cause and then only upon a written complaint setting forth the
charge or charges against such officer in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:14-147 et seq. and this subsection:
1.
The complainant shall file the complaint with the Chief of Police
and simultaneously serve a copy upon the respondent.
2.
The complaint shall specify the disciplinary charge(s) and shall
notify the respondent of the date, time and place of the hearing which
shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of service
of the complaint. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section
as to the service of the complaint shall require dismissal of the
complaint.
3.
A complaint charging a violation of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Subsection 2-14.5 above shall be filed no later than the 45th day after the date on which the person filing the complaint obtains sufficient information to prepare the complaint. The 45 day time limit shall not apply if an investigation of a respondent for a violation of the rules or regulations is included directly or indirectly within a concurrent investigation of that officer for violation of the criminal laws of this State, in which case the forty-five day limit shall begin on the day after the disposition of the criminal investigation. A failure to file a complaint within the forty-five-day limit of this subsection shall require dismissal of the complaint, except that the forty-five-day limit shall not apply to complaints filed against respondents by private individuals. Upon the filing of a complaint by a private individual, the Chief of Police shall cause the Department to conduct an internal investigation. If the internal investigation finds probable cause to believe that there has been a violation of Department rules and regulations, the officer in charge of the investigation shall file departmental charges and the matter shall proceed as otherwise provided in this subsection. If the internal investigation does not find probable cause, departmental charges shall not be filed.
4.
The Chief of Police shall be the hearing officer relative to all
disciplinary proceedings involving a permanent sworn member of the
Police Department when the penalty is a suspension of five days or
less. The Chief of Police shall review each and every disciplinary
matter involving a sworn officer and shall determine whether on the
face of the complaint, the penalty for the alleged charges would exceed
the above limit. If the penalty will involve a suspension of more
than five days, a demotion or dismissal from the Department, an independent
hearing officer appointed by the Township Committee shall conduct
the hearing and make recommended findings and conclusions to the Township
Committee which shall retain full authority to accept, reject or modify
the hearing officer's recommendation and to make a final determination.
5.
All disciplinary hearings shall be held in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-148.
6.
Any sworn police officer who has been tried and convicted under this
subsection may obtain a review thereof by the Superior Court of New
Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-150. All such appeals from decisions
of the hearing officer, whether it was the Chief of Police or the
Township Committee, shall be taken directly to the Superior Court.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 9-83; Ord. No.
15-86; 1967 Code § 63-7]
The Township Committee may appoint special law enforcement officers
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.10 et seq. and in accordance with
the following provisions:
a.
No person may be appointed as a special law enforcement officer unless
the person:
1.
Is a resident of this State during the term of appointment;
2.
Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently
and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
3.
Is sound in body and of good health;
4.
Is of good moral character;
5.
Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which
would make him unfit to perform the duties of his office.
6.
Has successfully undergone the same psychological testing that is
required of all full-time police officers in the Township.
b.
Every applicant for the position of special law enforcement shall
have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the
Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
c.
No person shall be appointed to serve as a special law enforcement
officer in Long Hill Township who is a special law enforcement officer
in any other municipality or who is a regularly appointed full-time
police officer of any other municipality. No public official with
responsibility for setting law enforcement policy or exercising authority
over the budget of the Township or supervision of the Police Department
shall be appointed as a special law enforcement officer.
d.
Before any special law enforcement officer is appointed pursuant
to this subsection, the Chief of Police, or, in the absence of the
Chief, other chief law enforcement officer shall ascertain the eligibility
and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations
in writing to the Township Committee.
e.
No person may commence his duties as a special law enforcement officer
unless he complies with the training requirements set forth in N.J.S.A.
40A:14-146.11 and the regulations promulgated by the Police Training
Commission.
f.
No special law enforcement officer may be issued a firearm unless
he has successfully completed the basic firearms course approved by
the Police Training Commission for permanent regularly appointed police
and has passed annual requalification examinations.
g.
There shall be two classifications of special police officers. The
Police Training Commission shall prescribe by rule or regulation the
training standards to be established for each classification. The
classifications shall be based on the duties to be performed by the
special law enforcement officer as follows:
1.
Class One. Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform
routine traffic detail, spectator control and similar duties. Class
One officers shall have the power to issue summons for disorderly
persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of Township
ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
The use of a firearm by an officer of this class shall be strictly
prohibited. No Class One officer shall be assigned any duties which
may require the carrying or use of a firearm.
2.
Class Two. Officers of this class shall be authorized to exercise
full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly
appointed full-time police officer. The use of a firearm by an officer
of this class may be authorized only after the officer has been fully
certified as successfully completing training as prescribed by the
Police Training Commission.
h.
All special law enforcement officers appointed and in service on
October 1, 1986 may continue in service if they have completed all
training and certification requirements of this section by October
1, 1988.
i.
Every special law enforcement officer, prior to the commencement
of his duties, shall be furnished with a uniform which shall identify
the officer's function. The uniform shall include, but not be limited
to a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification
number or name tag and the name of Long Hill Township. The uniform
shall also include an insignia issued by the Police Training Commission
which clearly indicates the officer's status as a special law enforcement
officer and whether he is a Class One or Class Two officer. The Township
will charge each special law enforcement officer a reasonable fee
as fixed by resolution for equipment and uniforms supplied pursuant
to this section. The cost of training and issuing a certification
of appointment shall be borne by the Township. The Township will not
compensate a special law enforcement officer for time spent in training.
j.
Special law enforcement officers may be appointed for terms not to
exceed one year, and the appointments may be revoked by the Township
Committee for cause after adequate hearing, unless the appointment
is for four months or less, in which event the appointment may be
revoked without cause or hearing. Nothing herein shall be construed
to require reappointment upon the expiration of the term. The special
law enforcement officers so appointed shall not be members of the
Long Hill Township Police Force and their powers and duties as determined
pursuant to this subsection shall cease at the expiration of the term
for which appointed.
k.
No special law enforcement officer may carry a firearm except while
engaged in the actual performance of the officer's official duties
and when specifically authorized by the Chief of Police, or in the
absence of the Chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the Police
Department to carry a firearm and provided that the officer has satisfactorily
completed the basic firearms course required by the Police Training
Commission for regular police officers and annual requalification
examinations as required for permanent, regularly appointed full-time
officers in the Police Department. A special law enforcement officer
shall be deemed to be on duty only while he is performing the public
safety functions on behalf of the Township pursuant to this subsection
and when he is receiving compensation, if any, at the rates or stipends
that shall be established by ordinance. Special law enforcement officers
shall not be deemed to be on duty for purposes of this subsection
while performing private security duties not assigned by the Chief
of Police, or in the absence of the Chief, other chief law enforcement
officer of the Police Department, or while receiving compensation
for those duties from a private employer. A special law enforcement
officer may, however, be assigned by the Chief of Police or, in the
absence of the Chief, other chief law enforcement officer, to perform
public safety functions for a private entity if the Chief of Police
or other chief law enforcement officer supervises the performance
of the public safety functions. If the Chief of Police or other chief
law enforcement officer assigns the public safety duties, and supervises
the performance of those duties, then, notwithstanding that the local
unit is reimbursed for the cost of assigning a special law enforcement
officer to a private entity, the special law enforcement officer shall
be deemed to be on duty.
l.
Any firearm utilized by the special law enforcement officer shall
be returned at the end of the officer's work day to the officer in
charge of headquarters, unless the firearm is owned by the special
law enforcement officer and was acquired in compliance with a condition
of employment established by the Chief of Police. Any special law
enforcement officer first appointed after October 1, 1986 shall only
use a firearm supplied by Long Hill Township Police Department. No
such special police officer shall carry a revolver or similar weapon
when off duty.
m.
A special law enforcement officer shall be under the supervision
and direction of the Chief of Police or, in the absence of the Chief,
other chief law enforcement officer, of the Long Hill Township Police
Department and shall perform his duties only in Long Hill Township
unless in fresh pursuit of any person pursuant to Chapter 156 of Title
2A of the New Jersey Statutes.
n.
All special law enforcement officers shall comply with the rules
and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of the permanent,
regularly appointed Long Hill Township police officers, as well as
any rules and regulations, promulgated by the Chief of Police and
applicable to the conduct and decorum of special law enforcement officers.
o.
The Township Committee may, by resolution, designate one special
police officer who shall be permitted to work an unlimited number
of hours. No other special law enforcement officers may be employed
for more than 20 hours a week except during periods of emergency.
p.
Not more than 40 special law enforcement officers may be employed
by the Township. At no time shall the number of Class Two special
law enforcement officers exceed the number of Class Two special law
enforcement officers or the equivalent thereof in the employ of the
Township as of March 1, 1985.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-8]
In addition to the regular members of the police force provided for in Subsection 2-14.4 and the special police officers provided for in Subsection 2-14.7, the Township Committee may also employ persons 18 years of age or older as civilian dispatchers for the Police Department. Persons shall be appointed to the office of civilian dispatcher for the Police Department on an annual basis and shall be citizens of the United States; shall be able to read, write and speak the English language; and shall be of good moral character and never have been convicted of a crime. Such person shall be hired in accordance with the hiring procedures set forth in the Township Personnel and Practices.
[Ord. No. 18-82; Ord. No. 15-86; 1967 Code § 63-9]
The compensation for all members of the Police Department and
the civilian dispatchers and special officers shall be fixed by the
Township Committee by ordinance each year.
Civilian dispatchers shall be subject to the Township Personnel
Policies and Practices and the Police Department Regulations where
applicable. In the case of a conflict, the Police Department Regulations
shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 254-09 § 1]
a.
General Provisions. Any person wishing to contract for the services
of an off-duty Police Officer shall first obtain the approval of the
Chief of Police, or his designee, which approval shall be granted
if, in the opinion of the Chief or his designee, such employment will
not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good reputation
of the Police Department and will not unreasonably endanger or threaten
the safety of the officers who are to perform the work. The availability
of Township police personnel will be subject to Township needs, which
might require the withdrawal of such officers at any time. Officers
retained by outside entities shall function as Township Police Officers,
but shall be paid from funds obtained from the outside entity in accordance
with this section. In emergent situations, the Chief may temporarily
waive the requirements of this subsection.
b.
Indemnification, Insurance. Whenever an outside entity contracts
with the Township Police Department for the services of a Police Officer
during his or her off-duty hours to engage in police-related activities,
that outside entity must first:
1.
Indemnify and hold the Township harmless from and against any and
all losses, claims, damages or expenses, including reasonable attorney
fees, arising from the performance or police-related duties by such
off-duty Township Police Officer on behalf of such entity. Such indemnity
agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the Township Attorney.
2.
Provide the Township, prior to the utilization of the Township Police
Officer, with a certificate of insurance from a company authorized
to do business in the State of New Jersey evidencing workers' compensation
coverage, personal liability and comprehensive general liability with
policy limits of not less than $1,000,000 and property damage liability
coverage with policy limits of not less than $300,000. Such policies
of insurance shall name the Township as an additional insured and
shall remain in effect during the entire period that the officer is
employed by the outside entity.
c.
Charges; Escrow Deposit. The charges to outside entities for the
employment of off-duty members of the Township of Long Hill police
personnel to provide police services shall include:
1.
The rate schedule established in the PBA Collective Bargaining Agreements
in effect at the time of the employment.
2.
An administrative and equipment charge established from time to time
by the Administrator. An initial escrow deposit shall be made prior
the performance of any off-duty services by the officer and shall
be calculated by multiplying the number of anticipated officer hours
by the rates set forth above. Such payment shall be deposited in a
trust account entitled "Police, Outside Services." When the balance
on deposit appears to be insufficient to cover the anticipated costs
for off-duty police services, the Police Chief or his designee shall
immediately notify the outside entity that the funds in the escrow
account are insufficient to pay for continued off-duty police services.
If the outside entity does not replenish the escrow account with certified
funds in an amount sufficient to pay for continued services as determined
by the Police Chief, the Police Chief shall immediately terminate
the off-duty police services. Except in the case of an emergency,
no outside police services shall be provided if there are insufficient
funds in the escrow account. The Long Hill Township School District
shall be exempt from the escrow requirements under this subsection.
d.
Invoices for Payment. The Township Chief Financial Officer shall
issue invoices for amounts charged to outside entities for an officer's
time and the use of Township equipment. Such amounts shall be deducted
from the entity's escrow account and disbursed in accordance with
the procedures established in this section.
e.
Disbursement. The Township Finance Department shall pay the officer performing off-duty police services the established amount on the next normal pay cycle following the issuance of an invoice pursuant to Subsection 2-14.11d above and shall pay the Township for use of Township equipment. At the conclusion of the construction project or event for which the officers were engaged, the Township Finance Department shall issue a final accounting and provide a copy to the outside entity. If the outside entity's escrow deposit exceeds the actual costs incurred, the Township shall refund the unused balance. If there is a shortfall, the outside entity shall remit the balance due within 10 days of receipt of a notice from the Township.
[Ord. No. 11-94 § 1]
The Township Committee of Long Hill has approved and adopted
as a part of the Emergency Management Program, a reserve police organization,
to be known as the Township of Long Hill Auxiliary Police Unit, which
is generally used to augment the regular police department.
The Township of Long Hill Auxiliary Police Unit shall be subject
to existing directives, rules and regulations of the New Jersey State
Office of Emergency Management governing the auxiliary police.
The Auxiliary Police Unit that has been established in the Township
of Long Hill will be used as prescribed by the Annotated Statutes
of New Jersey, Appendix A, Chapter 9 (National Defense Title) and
other related orders and directives of the State Director of the Office
of Emergency Management, or the Governor of the State of New Jersey,
and the State Civil Defense Act (P.L. 1942, c.251), and amendments
thereto.
As prescribed by these statutes and regulations, as further
approved by the Mayor, in cooperation with the Municipal Coordinator
of Emergency Management, the Auxiliary Police Unit is hereby attached
to the Long Hill Township Police Department under supervision of the
Chief of Police, for an indefinite period, for the purpose of training
and for deployment during a properly declared "emergency or disaster."
Members of the auxiliary police are hereby authorized to be
armed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and prior firearm
qualification in accordance with requirements of the New Jersey Police
Training Commission.
The Mayor may appoint not more than 15 auxiliary police officers.
[1967 Code § 33-1]
A Fire Department of the Township of Long Hill is hereby established,
to be known as Long Hill Township Fire Department.
[1967 Code § 33-2]
The Department shall consist of the Fire Companies of the Township
of Long Hill.
[1967 Code § 33-3A]
Each Fire Company may adopt a constitution and make bylaws for
its government, the election of new members and assessing of dues
among its members and the expenditure thereof, the care and management
of its property, and also all other acts and doings as may be necessary
and expedient for its protection and government, as shall be in compliance
with the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of
the State of New Jersey or the laws thereof.
[1967 Code § 33-3B]
Every member of the Fire Department shall perform at least 60%
of duty each year, the 60% being composed of answering fire alarms,
actual attendance and duty at fires, and not exceeding 20 drills every
year.
[1967 Code § 33-4; Ord. 12-29-69; Ord. 12-30-70; Ord. No. 9-73; Ord. No.
16-89]
Applicants for membership in the Township Fire Department shall
be not less than 18 years of age and shall be citizens of the United
States.
[1967 Code § 33-5; Ord. 12-29-69]
All applicants for membership in the Fire Department shall submit
with such application a certificate signed by a practicing physician
to the effect that the applicant has been examined thoroughly and
that in his opinion the applicant is able to perform the duties required
of a firefighter.
[1967 Code § 33-6; Ord. No. 28-86; amended 11-13-2019 by Ord. No. 448-19]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-95 the Fire Companies
may establish Junior Firefighter's Auxiliaries. No person shall be
eligible for membership in a Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary who is
less than 14 or more than 18 years of age. Such persons shall be required
to obtain permission to join the auxiliary from their parents or guardian.
Such permission shall be in writing and acknowledged or approved in
the manner required by law for deeds to real estate to be recorded.
Members of the Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary shall be provided with
the same insurance coverage as provided for the regular volunteer
firefighters of the Company. The Township Committee shall adopt by
resolution the rules and regulations promulgated by the respective
Companies. No junior firefighter shall be required to perform duties
which would expose him to the same degree of hazard as a regular member
of the volunteer Fire Company. Activities of Junior Firemen under
16 years of age shall be limited to 1) attending meetings of the Junior
Firemen's Auxiliary; 2) receiving instruction; 3) participating in
training that does not involve fire, smoke, toxic or noxious gas,
or hazardous materials or substances; and 4) observing firefighting
activities, while under supervision.
[1967 Code § 33-8; Ord. 12-29-69]
Upon completion of the time prescribed by law to become exempt,
such members should apply to the Secretary of the Fire Company in
which the member served his time with the request that certification
of same be handed to the Township Clerk, the certification to be in
writing and signed by the President and attested by the Clerk of the
Company. The Township Committee, upon receipt of such certification,
shall issue a certificate of exemption which will state that the member
of Department has complied with the law, and which certificate shall
also carry a clause indicating that the member has done 60% of duty
each and every year during his term as required by law; this certificate
to be signed by the Township Clerk or other officers of similar position,
also by the Chief of Department.
[1967 Code § 33-9; Ord. No. 12-29-69]
The provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-57 shall be fully complied
with and the Secretary of each Company shall submit with the annual
report referred to herein the residence and occupation and place of
employment of each person who is a member of the Company in good standing
at the time of submitting such report.
[Ord. No. 12-89; 1967 Code
§ 31-1]
Various Township fees shall be set by the Township Committee
by resolution. A current copy of that resolution shall be on file
and available for inspection in the office of the Township Clerk.
