Township Council Meeting - Wednesday — Packet

These benefits shall remain equal to or better than the benefits received by the Deputy Chief of Police Keigher and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Deputy Chief of Police Keigher qualifies for Medicare, benefits will become secondary to Medicare while his Souse and dependents will continue to receive full coverage until children reach the age of 26. When his spouse or disabled children become eligible for Medicare, they will become secondary to Medicare. Child Dependents who are disabled before aging out will retain coverages until the death of the Deputy Chief of Police Keigher and his Guardian spouse, whichever occurs last. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All future rights privileges, economic and non-economic benefits bestowed upon the rank of Police Captain and/or any subordinate rank will automatically be made available to the Deputy Chief of Police Keigher without further negotiations for the life of this contract once approved by the Mayor. 8

237-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE MICHAEL KEIGHER FOR THE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) desires to enter into an agreement with Deputy Chief of Police Michael Keigher memorializing the terms and condition of his employment for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025; WHEREAS, the terms of which are set forth in the Agreement between the Township of West Orange and Deputy Chief of Police Michael Keigher (the “Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Mayor has reviewed the terms of the Agreement and deemed them to be acceptable; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Township, the Agreement in substantially the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A and the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. ________________________________ Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 14, 2021 ________________________________ Cindy Matute-Brown Council President

Exhibit A

237-21 AGREEMENT between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE and DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE MICHAEL KEIGHER JANUARY 1, 2021 through DECEMBER 31, 2025 126046894

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE RECITALS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE IV – WORK WEEK ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE V – COMPENSATION ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE VII – MISCELLANEOUS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE VIII – RETIREMENT ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ARTICLE IX – DURATION OF AGREEMENT ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 126046894

RECITALS This AGREEMENT made as of the ___th day of ________, ____________, 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: 1 126046894

ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ Michael Keigher as Chief of Police of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with 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. 2 126046894

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 possessed by the Township prior to the signing of this Agreement are retained exclusively by the Township subject only to such limitations as are specifically provided in this Agreement . 3 126046894

ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges and benefits which the Employee has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. 4 126046894

ARTICLE IV – WORK WEEK The Employee’s position is a salaried position compensated pursuant to Article VI of this Agreement and is exempt from overtime. This shall mean that the Employee shall dedicate himself to performing his duties without respect toa specific minimum or maximum number of hours worked per day each week. However, the Employee shall work on average a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Time requirements for optimal job performance vary based on specific assignments, seasonal demands, and other factors. All parties endorse a policy of flexibility which allows the Employee to adjust normal working hours as conditions require to include all hours which enable the Employee to complete routine duties and to perform special duties as assigned, attend meetings as assigned, to work hours as required in order to complete critical work tasks, or to handle emergency conditions as they arise. 5 126046894