New Jersey Acts Saved from Repeal ACTS SAVED 40 § 103-5(98)

28. When established by the voters of the city, the board shall assume responsibility for the operation, conduct and efficiency of the police or fire department as the case may be and shall have power by resolution to:

(a) Appoint all the personnel thereof necessary for the operation of the department, provided, however, that in the case of the police department, the police chief, and of the fire department, the fire chief shall be appointed as otherwise provided in this act and as the appointing authority establish regulations and administer the same governing personnel practices and policies including the exercise of the power according to law to suspend, discharge, demote, promote or discipline personnel.

(b) Fix compensation as part of the annual budget of the department which when adopted shall not thereafter be changed for the balance of the fiscal year except as provided in this act upon recommendation to and after approval by resolution of the city council.

(c) Provide for the care and maintenance of all lands, improvements, buildings, vehicles and other personalty entrusted to the department, but not for the acquisition, leasing or disposition of real property or any right, title or interest therein except with the consent and approval of the city council.

(d) Enter into contracts and agreements necessary for the operation of the business of the department and purchasing of equipment and supplies except as limited by ordinance requiring the purchase and disposition of equipment and supplies of a character not unique to the department to be conducted through a central purchasing agency for the city.