Township Council Meeting (formerly 2.24.26) — Packet

64-26 February 24, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Jersey State Law specifically provides that every municipality shall designate an Office of Emergency Management and an Emergency Management Coordinator pursuant to State Law; and WHEREAS, the Township has adopted an Ordinance creating an Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”) and the position of Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has designated Abdur R. Yasin as Emergency Management Coordinator and he has served in an exemplary manner in that capacity; and WHEREAS, Dominic Allegrino as the Emergency Management Coordinator has shown himself to be a committed public servant to the Township throughout his tenure with the Township; and WHEREAS, the Council agrees with the Mayor’s appointment and finds that Abdur R. Yasin has the experience, character, and level of dedication needed of an Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Manager and Coordinator are set forth under State and Local Law as enumerated in West Orange Ordinance 2-46.1 et seq.; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that Abdur R. Yasin be and is hereby designated Emergency Management Coordinator effective March 1, 2026, for a three-year term expiring on February 28, 2029; and with all the duties and responsibilities set forth and provided under state and local law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Essex County Office of Emergency Management to advise as to this appointment. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C Municipal Clerk Adopted: February 24, 2026 Susan Scarpa Council President