64-26 Resolution Designating Abdur R Yasin OEM Coordinator.pdf

64-26 February 24, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Jersey State Law specifically provides that every municipality shall designate an Office of Emergency Management and an Emergency Management Coordinator pursuant to State Law; and WHEREAS, the Township has adopted an Ordinance creating an Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”) and the position of Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has designated Abdur R. Yasin as Emergency Management Coordinator and he has served in an exemplary manner in that capacity; and WHEREAS, Dominic Allegrino as the Emergency Management Coordinator has shown himself to be a committed public servant to the Township throughout his tenure with the Township; and WHEREAS, the Council agrees with the Mayor’s appointment and finds that Abdur R. Yasin has the experience, character, and level of dedication needed of an Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Manager and Coordinator are set forth under State and Local Law as enumerated in West Orange Ordinance 2-46.1 et seq.; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that Abdur R. Yasin be and is hereby designated Emergency Management Coordinator effective March 1, 2026, for a three-year term expiring on February 28, 2029; and with all the duties and responsibilities set forth and provided under state and local law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Essex County Office of Emergency Management to advise as to this appointment. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: February 24, 2026