234-25 Agreement Michael Keigher.doc (redlined).pdf

RECITALS This AGREEMENT made effective as of the 1st day of January, 2026, between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipality in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the "TOWNSHIP," and Michael Keigher, hereinafter referred to as the "EMPLOYEE." WHEREAS, Michael Keigher has been appointed Deputy Chief of Police since October 8, 2019; WHEREAS, the Township and the Employee wish to continue this relationship for the foreseeable future upon terms deemed acceptable to both parties; WHEREAS, the parties further seek to memorialize the terms of this employment relationship in writing; and NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I - EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ Michael Keigher as Deputy Chief of Police of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with Title 40A and the New Jersey Civil Service laws in Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and Title 4A of the New Jersey Administrative Code, as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, subject to the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this agreement. ARTICLE II - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS The Employee recognizes that there are certain functions, responsibilities, and management rights exclusively reserved to the Township. All rights, power, and authority 2