WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson contains Fire District No. 3, which is governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-70 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2025, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 adopted a resolution establishing annual compensation for its members; and
WHEREAS, that resolution set the annual compensation for each member of the Board of Fire Commissioners at $5,000, and further set the annual compensation for the Supervisory Commissioner at $6,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the governing body of the municipality must approve the compensation of members of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Jackson has reviewed the compensation set by the Board of Fire Commissioners and finds it reasonable and appropriate.