2957-26 Ordinance Amending Duties of the Engineering Department.pdf

2957-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” SECTION 18.2, “FUNCTIONS OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” of the Township Municipal Code to define and clarify the duties of the Engineering Department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Section 18.2 “Functions of the Engineering Department,” of Chapter 2 “Administration,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” to clarify and enumerate the duties and functions of the Engineering Department, shall be amended as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 2-18.2 Functions of the Engineering Department. Under the direction and supervision of the Municipal Engineer, the Department of Engineering shall: a. Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for public works in conjunction with their staff and improvements undertaken by the Township, either on force account or by public contract. b. Supervise the performance of contracts for public works, the amounts due and payable thereunder.