RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLSTONE FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND EMERGENCY COVERAGE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson ("Jackson Township") and the Township of Millstone ("Millstone Township") are both municipal corporations organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act,
N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et seq., municipalities are authorized to enter into shared services agreements
to provide or receive services that are within their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, both Jackson Township and Millstone Township maintain construction offices and are subject to the provisions of the State Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A.
52:27D-119 et seq., and the administrative regulations set forth at N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Township and Millstone Township have identified a mutual need to provide assistance for conflict-of-interest applications pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.5 and emergency plan review and inspection services on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, entering into a Shared Services Agreement will allow both municipalities to effectively and efficiently address conflict-of-interest cases and emergency coverage requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of both municipalities have determined that this Shared Services Agreement is in the best interest of their respective communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:
The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Shared Services Agreement between Jackson Township and Millstone Township for conflict-of-interest applications and emergency construction code coverage, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement.
A certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Township Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Construction Official, and Millstone Township.