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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. 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. 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. 3

ARTICLE V - COMPENSATION The Employee shall be entitled to compensation as set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A. ARTICLE VI-HEALTH BENEFITS The Employee shall be entitled to health benefits as set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A. ARTICLE VII- MISCELLANEOUS Any rights set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A and not specifically referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. ARTICLE VIII - RETIREMENT The Employee shall retain all pension rights under New Jersey law and ordinances of the Township of West Orange. ARTICLE IX - DURATION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall become effective on December 1, 2025 and shall terminate on December 31, 2028 or such earlier date if mandatory retirement applies. All provisions contained herein shall be retroactive to the effective date of this Agreement. 4

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures as of this __ day of ___________, _______. THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a Municipal Corporation in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey ATTEST: SUSAN McCARTNEY, MAYOR ATTEST: Chief of Police Matthew Feula 5

Attachment A

CHIEF OF POLICE FEULA TERM SHEET FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TERM The term of this agreement shall be from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges, economic and non-economic benefits including but not limited to the provision of Health Benefits, Prescription Plan, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), PFRS Pension and Accumulated Sick Time Payout at retirement which the Chief of Police Feula 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. MONETARY COMPENSATION a. Base Salary for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same base salary of the established salary ordinance. b. Longevity for the Chief of Police Feula shall be paid consistent with the Township's Policy and Procedure Manual in effect as of the signing of this agreement. c. Holiday Pay percentage for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same Holiday Pay percentage earned by a Deputy Chief of Police. d. Police Officer Annual Stipend, Clothing Allowance, and College Credits for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same as earned by a Deputy Chief of Police RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS Upon retirement with 25 or more years of creditable PFRS pension service, the Chief of Police Feula shall be provided with full health and prescription benefits at no premium cost to him or his spouse & eligible dependents from the date of his retirement until his death or until his current or future spouse's death, whichever occurs last. Additionally, the Township will reimburse the Chief of Police Feula any Medicare premiums for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D, including any Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) assessment made by the Social Security Administration or its successor. 7

These benefits shall remain equal to or better than the benefits received by the Chief of Police Feula and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Chief of Police Feula 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 Chief of Police Feula and his Guardian spouse, whichever occurs last. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All future rights privileges, economic and non-economic benefits bestowed upon the rank of Chief of Police and/or any subordinate rank will automatically be made available to the Chief of Police Feula without further negotiations for the life of this contract once approved by the Mayor. 8

282-25 December 9, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Matthew Feula (“Feula” or the “Employee”) was appointed Deputy Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Township and Feula wish to confirm this relationship by executing the Deleted: with no changes from the 2025-2028 contract annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, The Employee Deleted: current 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; and WHEREAS, the Township agrees to employ Matthew Feula as Chief of Police of the Township of West Orange 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; WHEREAS, the Township exercises its authority pursuant to Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated to appoint said Chief of Police and to execute a contract of employment in connection therewith; and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township be authorized to execute the contract annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and be it further RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any document to finalize the contract; Deleted: continue

RESOLVED that notice of this resolution shall be available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with any applicable law. Deleted: ¶ ¶ ¶ Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: December 9, 2025 Joe Krakoviak Council President Deleted: October 28

4-26 January 6, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Kevin Dalgauer (“Dalgauer” or the “Employee”) was appointed Deputy Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Township and Kevin Dalgauer wish to confirm this relationship by executing the 2021-2025 contract annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the Township agrees to employ Kevin Dalgauer as Deputy Chief of Police of the Township of West Orange 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; WHEREAS, the Township exercises its authority pursuant to Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated to appoint said Deputy Chief of Police and to execute a contract of employment in connection therewith; and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township be authorized to execute the contract annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and be it further

RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any document to finalize the contract; RESOLVED that notice of this resolution shall be available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with any applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: January 6, 2026 Council President