Township Council Meeting — Packet

' i ARTICLE IX — HOLIDAYS (pg. 11). Section 1. Revise list of holidays so as to reflect current practice by: (1) adding Juneteenth; and (2) substituting Lincoln’s and Washington’s Birthdays with Presidents’ Day. ARTICLE X ~ INJURY LEAVE (pg. 12). The current text shall be replaced with the following: “In the event a member is injured or becomes ill on duty or as a result of performance of his or her duties while off duty and is unable to report for duty, the Township shall compensate said member 100% of his/her compensation, inclusive of stipends, and other benefits until said member is cleared for return to duty. No paid leave shall be deducted from the member's accrued paid leave as a result of his/her absence. It is understood that any injury, illness, exposure or incident shall be compensable under this provision when same would qualify the member for temporary Workers Compensation benefits. It is further understood that any amount received by the member in temporary Workers Compensation benefits shall be credited against the amount paid by the Township so the member is at 100% of compensation. This does not affect any permanent Workers Compensation award/benefit. In the event there is an initial dispute about the eligibility for temporary Workers Compensation benefits the member shall receive injury on duty payments set forth above until there is a determination that such absence is not eligible for Workers Compensation benefits at which time injury on duty benefits will prospectively cease and shall not be reinstated unless the determination is later revised; and, if such determination is reversed reimbursement to the member shall be retroactive to date of initial rescission, unless otherwise stated.” ARTICLE XI — SICK LEAVE (pg. 13). Add the following paragraph to the existing text: “D. Each member shall be afforded fifteen (15) sick days annually. Earned and unused sick leave shall accumulate year to year with no limitation. Upon retirement, each member shall be compensated for alt such accumulated leave pursuant to the existing Township practice. However, such compensation due and owing to all officers hired on or after May 21, 2010 shall not exceed $15,000 and shall be payable only at retirement, as per N.J.S.A. 11A:6-19.2.” ARTICLE Xill — CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (pg. 15). Section 1. Increase annual clothing allowance from $900 to: 2024

not exceed $15,000 and shall be payable only at retirement, as per N.J.S.A. 11A:6-19.2.” ARTICLE Xill — CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (pg. 15). Section 1. Increase annual clothing allowance from $900 to: 2024 $950 2025 $1,000 2026, 2027 & 2028 $1,050