TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 164-2025

URGING FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF JACKSON EFFICIENCY (DOJE) INITIATIVE

WHEREAS, the Township Council hereby establishes the Development of Jackson Efficiency (DOJE) initiative to enhance the effectiveness of municipal operations and to ensure fiscal responsibility; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of Jackson Township is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency within all administrative departments; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Township of Jackson that requests for information from the Administration to Council members must be submitted through the Mayor, who has the discretion to determine whether to comply with such requests; and

WHEREAS, should the Mayor decide not to provide the requested information for any reason, the Township Council, acting as a whole, retains the authority to investigate the particular matter or issue in question, which will require a vote at a public meeting; and

WHEREAS, it is essential for the Township Council to have access to pertinent information, including emails, financial documents, and other relevant materials from department heads and municipal officials, to carry out its oversight responsibilities effectively; and

WHEREAS, the cooperation of the Mayor and the Jackson Township Administration is essential for the successful implementation of the DOJE initiative and for fostering a collaborative relationship between the Council and the administration;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, that we hereby urge Mayor Reina and the Jackson Township Administration to fully comply with all requests for information related to the DOJE initiative, including but not limited to investigations of emails, financial documents, and other necessary information from department heads and municipal officials; and

1. All requests for information should be treated with diligence and respect, recognizing the importance of transparency and accountability in municipal operations; and
2. All documents requested under the DOJE initiative shall be requested by the Council President or her designee, and all documents must be submitted directly to the Council President and the Municipal Clerk for record-keeping purposes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Mayor Reina, the Township Administrator, and all department heads to ensure awareness and compliance with this initiative.

I, Sandra Martin, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Jackson in the County of Ocean, hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Council on the 13th day of May 2025.

SANDRA F. MARTIN RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK JACSKON TWP.

MUNICIPAL CLERK JACSKON TWP.