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There is hereby created a Division of Conservation and Natural Resources, the head of which shall be the Forester, who shall report directly to the Township Administrator. The Forester shall act as a liaison to the Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and the Shade Tree Commission, and shall have such duties as prescribed by the Code Compliance Supervisor and as delineated elsewhere throughout this chapter. The Forester need not be a full-time employee and shall be subject to such fees as shall be approved by the Council.
SECTION 7. The Township Code of the Township of Jackson is hereby amended and supplemented so as to amend Chapter 3, entitled, “Administrative Code,” so as to amend Article VI, Department of Administration so as to create Section 3-32 entitled “Division of Economic Development,” to read in its entirety as follows:
There is hereby created a Division of Economic Development within the Department of Administration. The Division shall actively seek out and advise the Mayor and Council of grants, funds and loans available for various projects and programs in the Township, including but not limited to, Community Development and Enforcement Block Grant Program administered by the Office of Housing and Urban Development. The Division shall also be responsible for developing strategies to attract commercial ratables and for making recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding such ratables.
SECTION 8. The Township Code of the Township of Jackson is hereby amended and supplemented so as to amend Chapter 3, entitled, “Administrative Code,” so as to amend Article VI, Department of Administration so as to create Section 3-74 entitled “Division of Construction,” to read in its entirety as follows:
Establishment. There is hereby created a Division of Construction. The head of which shall be the Construction Code Official, who shall report directly to the Township Administrator.
Creation of position. There is hereby established within the Township of Jackson the position of Construction Code Official.
Appointment. The Construction Code official shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Construction Code Official shall report directly to the Township Business Administrator. Should the office become vacant during any term, it shall be filled by a similar appointment, but for the unexpired term only.
Responsibilities; duties. The duties and responsibilities are listed, and the Construction Code Official shall:
Undertake enforcement proceedings for all building related codes, issuing and administering permits issued thereby and reviewing all site and construction plans as specified by state statute.
Have, perform, and discharge all of the functions, powers, and duties prescribed by law for a construction official.
Inspect real property and improvements thereon under the applicable code provisions, supervising the demolition of condemned buildings and performing such further duties prescribed by state statute.
Administer the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52-27D-119 et seq., the State Uniform Construction Act, and N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq., the regulations for the State Uniform Construction Code and the various subcodes provided therein, including but not limited to building subcode, plumbing subcode, and electrical subcode.
Act as enforcing agent for the State Uniform Construction Code.
Direct and supervise all personnel within the department.
He or she shall render to the Administration such reports, recommendations, or other documents as may be required, at regular stated intervals or on special request therefor. He or she shall hold himself or herself available for consultation and advice to all municipal officials and municipal boards or commissions and shall prepare and