78-26 Accept and Approve - Central Jersey JIF 2026 Safety Incentive Pgm..pdf

78-26 February 24, 2026 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CENTRAL JERSEY JOINT INSURANCE FUND’S 2026 SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, Township of West Orange is a member of the Central Jersey Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (CENTRAL JJIF); and WHEREAS, it is the policy of CENTRAL JJIF to achieve the best and most practical degree of freedom from accidents and / or injuries; and WHEREAS, the CENTRAL JJIF endeavors to ensure that all of their members’ employees, volunteers and public are provided with a safe and healthy environment, free from any recognized hazards; and WHEREAS, the CENTRAL JJIF endeavors to ensure that all of their members are in compliance with applicable safety and health requirements; and WHEREAS, the CENTRAL JJIF’s Safety Committee is made up of representatives of the Fund’s Municipalities, along with the professionals employed by the Fund; and WHEREAS, the new Program will assist all the Central JJIF members in becoming or maintaining compliance with all Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Requirements; and WHEREAS, the CENTRAL JJIF has adopted the new 2026 SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM which should succeed in providing a safe, healthful and pleasant environment; and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of The Township of West Orange, County of E s s e x , State of New Jersey that the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM be adopted by the Township of West Orange. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in order to participate in the JJIF Safety Incentive Program please return the adopted Acceptance Resolution to the Safety Director by March 31, 2026, to J. A. Montgomery Consulting. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 24, 2026