§ 240-5. Appointments, qualifications, term of office and removal.

A. 

The Fire Official shall be certified by the State of New Jersey and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council in accordance with the provisions of § 3-12 of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.

B. 

Inspectors and other employees of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council in accordance with the provisions of § 3-12 of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.

[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 1794]

C. 

In the absence of appointment by the Mayor and City Council of special legal counsel to represent the Bureau of Fire Prevention, the City Solicitor shall be the designated attorney to assist the Bureau of Fire Prevention in enforcing the Uniform Fire Code.

[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 1794]

D. 

The Fire Official shall serve for a term of three years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired terms.

E. 

The Fire Official, inspectors and other employees of the agency shall be subject to removal by the Public Safety Committee of the North Wildwood City Council for just cause. Before removal from office, all persons shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the Public Safety Committee of the North Wildwood City Council. Appeal is available under Civil Service statutes and regulations.

Amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 1802