§ 3-58. Department of Police., Article VII. Administrative Organization, Chapter 3. Administrative Code, Part I. Administrative Legislation, Code of Ordinances, North Wildwood

Establishment. A Department of Police has been established in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to Chapter 75, Police Department, of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.

Department Head. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:61-4f, the Mayor shall be the head of the Police Department and shall have the power to appoint, suspend or remove all employees of the Police Department. He shall appoint the Chief of Police and such captains and sergeants as may be authorized by ordinance, with the advice and consent of Council. He shall control and direct the police force of the City and he may appoint such special policemen as he may deem necessary for the preservation of public order. He shall enforce the laws of the state and the ordinances of the City.

Division of Code Enforcement. There shall be established within the Police Department, a Division of Code Enforcement with civilian code enforcement officers serving therein. The code enforcement officers shall report directly to the Chief of Police.

Function. The Police Department shall perform all functions associated with the enforcement of all state statutes and City ordinances for which the Department has jurisdiction.