Chapter 11 - Miscellaneous Duties

Question 1

What two individuals are responsible for an ‘assessment search’?

Answer 1

The Municipal Clerk and/or the Municipal Engineer responsible for the Assessment Search.

(11-3)

Question 2

What is the fee for an assessment search?

Answer 2

The fee for an assessment search is $10 (ten dollars), with a continuation fee of $2 per annum.

(11-3)

Question 3

What is the “Protected Tenancy Act”?

Answer 3

When a landlord/sponsor intends to convert rental property to a condominium and or cooperative, the rights of senior citizens and disabled tenants who cannot afford to purchase their units are protected from eviction if they meet certain conditions outlined in the Act.

(11-4)

Question 4

Define Landlord Registration.

Answer 4

This registration requirement applies to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two (2) units.

(11-5)

Question 5

With whom is the Landlord Registration filed?

Answer 5

The Landlord Registration is filed with the Municipal Clerk.

11-5

Question 6

True or False:

Every officer/employee entrusted or charged with the receipt, custody or expenditure of public funds shall be bonded. All bonds shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk.

Answer 6

False!

The bond for the Municipal Clerk shall be filed with the Treasurer.

(11-7)

Question 7

When must a tort claim be filed?

Answer 7

A claim must be presented not later than the ninetieth (90th) day after the accrual of the cause of action.

(11-8)

Question 8

Who must file annual Financial Disclosure statements?

Answer 8

All government officers shall annually file a financial disclosure statement.

Question 9

Financial Disclosure Statements are due by what calendar date?

Answer 9

Financial disclosure statements are due by April 30th.

Question 10

Financial Disclosure statements must be filed with what government agency?

Answer 10

Financial disclosure statements must be filed with the NJ Local Finance Board.

(11-12)

Question 11

True or False:

Municipalities are required to have a municipal ethics board.

Answer 11

False!

Municipalities MAY have a municipal ethics board.

(11-12.1)

Question 12

How many members make up a Municipal Ethics Board?

Answer 12

Municipal Ethics Boards consist of 6 members.

11-12.1

Question 13

How is the Chair of the Municipal Ethics Board to be selected?

Answer 13

The Chair of the Municipal Ethics Board is selected by a vote of its members.

(11-13)

Question 14

Is residency required to serve on the Municipal Ethics Board?

Answer 14

Yes. Members of the Municipal Ethics Board must be residents of the municipality.

(11-12.1)

Question 15

What are the powers of a Municipal Ethics Board?

Answer 15

The powers of the -To initiate, receive, hear and review complaints

• Can subpoena documents and the testimony
• May forward other levels of gov’t info about violations
• Can issue advisory opinions
• Enforce the provisions of the municipal code of ethics
• Adopt rules and regs in furtherance of implementing this Act.

(11-14)

Question 16

What is the Off-Site Conditions Act?

Answer 16

A law that requires a range of off-site conditions be reported to the Municipal Clerk who shall make them public no later than September 30 of each year. The record will be accurate as of August 31.

(11-16)

Question 17

In municipality having a population of less than _____________ residents, the Municipal Clerk must be appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

Answer 17

In municipality having a population of less than 5000 residents, the Municipal Clerk must be appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

(11-18)

Question 18

What is PERS?

Answer 18

PERS is the Public Employees’ Retirement System.

11-20

Question 19

What is PFRS?

Answer 19

PFRS is the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System.

11-19

Question 20

Who must be enrolled in PERC or PFRS?

Answer 20

Any salaried employee, with the exception of temporary personnel, who is expected to earn at least $1500 per year and is not enrolled in any other retirement system, must enroll in the appropriate retirement fund.

(11-19)

Question 21

What is PERC?

Answer 21

PERC is the Public Employment Relations Commission, the body charged with implementing New Jersey’s law relating to public employees.

(11-21)

Question 22

PERC consists of how many members? How are they selected?

Answer 22

PERC is made up of 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(11-21)

Question 23

What three items are subject to negotiation with public employee unions?

Answer 23

Salaries, hours of employment, terms and conditions of employment (vacations, fringe benefits, grievance procedures, disciplinary review proceedings, leaves of absence) are negotiable items with public employee unions.

(11-22)

Question 24

What is PACO?

Answer 24

PACO is the public agency compliance officer.

11-24

Question 25

When are PACOs appointed?

Answer 25

PACOs are appointed annually. Notice of designation shall be given to the Department of the Treasury, State Affirmative Action Office by January 10th each year. (11-24)

Question 26

What is LOSAP?

Answer 26

LOSAP is the Length of Service Award Program, a system established to provide tax-deferred income benefits to active volunteer members of an emergency service organization. (11-24)

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Program?

Answer 27

The purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens program is to educate the public about occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. (11-31)

Question 28

What is the Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act?

Answer 28

The Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act requires that mortgage holders notify the Municipal Clerk of any intention to foreclose on a residential property in the community. (11-46)

Question 29

True or False The Municipal Clerk and the Tax Assessor are the two individuals responsible an assessment search.

Answer 29

False. The Municipal Clerk and/or the Municipal Engineer responsible for the Assessment Search. (11-3)

Question 30

True or False The fee for an assessment search is $10 (ten dollars), with a continuation fee of $2 per annum.

Answer 30

True. The fee for an assessment search is $10 (ten dollars), with a continuation fee of $2 per annum. (11-3)

Question 31

True or False In order to qualify under the Protected Tenancy Act senior citizens and disabled tenants who cannot afford to purchase their units must meet certain conditions to qualify.

Answer 31

True When a landlord/sponsor intends to convert rental property to a condominium and or cooperative, the rights of senior citizens and disabled tenants who cannot afford to purchase their units are protected from eviction if they meet certain conditions outlined in the Act. (11-4)

Question 32

Off-Site Conditions Act is a law that requires a range of off-site conditions be reported to the Municipal Clerk who shall make them public no later than _________ of each year. The record will be accurate as of ___________.

Answer 32

A law that requires a range of off-site conditions be reported to the Municipal Clerk who shall make them public no later than September 30 of each year. The record will be accurate as of August 31. (11-16)

Question 33

True or False Municipal Ethic Boards consist of four members.

Answer 33

False. Municipal Ethics Boards consist of 6 members. (11-12.1)

Question 34

True or False Registration is not required in a home with 3 units provided the property is owner occupied under Landlord Registration.

Answer 34

False This registration requirement applies to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-occupied premises with not more than two (2) units. (11-5)

Question 35

Every officer/employee entrusted or charged with the receipt, custody or expenditure of public funds shall be ______________.

Answer 35

Bonded | 11-7

Question 36

The bond for the Municipal Clerk shall be filed with the _______________.

Answer 36

The bond for the Municipal Clerk shall be filed with the Treasurer. (11-7)

Question 37

True or False A tort claim will be denied if not filed by the 60th day of the accrual of the cause of action.

Answer 37

False A claim must be presented not later than the ninetieth (90th) day after the accrual of the cause of action. (11-8)

Question 38

True or False Members of the Municipal Ethics Board must be residents of the municipality.

Answer 38

Yes. Members of the Municipal Ethics Board must be residents of the municipality. (11-12.1)

Question 39

True or False In municipality having a population of less than 7500 residents, the Municipal Clerk must be appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

Answer 39

False In municipality having a population of less than 5000 residents, the Municipal Clerk must be appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics. (11-18)

Question 40

True or False Employees expecting to earn less than $15,000 are not required to enroll in an appropriate retirement fund.

Answer 40

False Any salaried employee, with the exception of temporary personnel, who is expected to earn at least $1500 per year and is not enrolled in any other retirement system, must enroll in an appropriate retirement fund. (11-19)

Question 41

Which body is charged with implementing New Jersey's laws relating to public employees?

Answer 41

PERC is the Public Employment Relations Commission, the body charged with implementing New Jersey's law relating to public employees. (11-21)

Question 42

PERC is made up of _________ members.

Answer 42

PERC is made up of 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (11-21)