30-20 Agreement Essex Fells - Health Officer.pdf

AGREEMENT In accordance with N.J.S.A., 40:8A-1 et seq. inter-local Service Act, the entities identified herein agree to the following terms and conditions: THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1st day of January, 2020 and between the Township of West Orange, municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as "Provider", and the BOROUGH OF ESSEX FELLS, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as "Recipient"; WITNESSETH WHEREAS, This agreement, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A21, et seq. Local Health Services Act, shall be for the purposed of insuring a public health program in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:52 Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey and any other applicable administrative rules and/or statues promulgated by the State of New Jersey. This agreement shall adhere to all applicable local ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange is able to furnish the services of its Municipal Health Officer to the Borough of Essex Fells to provide technical and professional services to assure the provisions of core public health activities along with any elective services, that meet the standards set forth in N.J.A.C. 8:52 Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and subject to the term and conditions of the following, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The Provider's local health department is designated the statutorily recognized local health agency for the Recipient. The Recipient shall appoint the Health Officer of the Provider as its Health Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Recipient for all public health services and activities. 2. The duly licensed Health Officer shall carry out, supervise and direct all public health activities, inspections, clinics, and health education services as required by the needs of Recipient in meeting the above mentioned laws, statues and standards. 3. The Health Officer of the Provider shall direct and supervise all public health activities and health service employees of the Recipient. 4. The Health Officer shall assess public health needs, plan, organize and implement public health activities within the Recipient municipality. The Health Officer shall administer the Local Public Health Program meeting

r shall assess public health needs, plan, organize and implement public health activities within the Recipient municipality. The Health Officer shall administer the Local Public Health Program meeting N.J.A.C. 8:52, Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey within the Recipient's municipality.