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RESOLUTION NO. 20-2026

ESTABLISHING TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

            WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, County of Atlantic, and State of New Jersey, pursuant to Chapter 231, Public Laws of 1975, establishes the following schedule of Regular Meetings of the Township Committee for the year 2026 be published; and

            WHEREAS, the Regular Meeting Schedule is as follows:

January 27, 2026

                                                            February 24, 2026

                                                            March 24, 2026

                                                            April 28, 2026

                                                            May 26, 2026

                                                            June 23, 2026

                                                            July 28, 2026

                                                            August 25, 2026

                                                            September 22, 2026

                                                            October 27, 2026

                                                            November 24, 2026

                                                            December 22, 2026

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2027 Re-organization meeting will be held January 4, 2027; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all meetings are to be held at the Mullica Township School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, NJ, 08217 and all meetings are to be held at 7:00 p.m.

            THEREFORE, LET IT BE KNOWN, by The Township Committee of Mullica Township, Regular Meetings are established, and scheduled for the 4^th Tuesday of each month of this Calendar Year 2026, along with a meeting date set forth, by the “Code of the Township of Mullica” Article II §2-7 (b) pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:45A-1 annual organization, reorganization meeting date has also been established to take place within the seven (7) days of January, Calendar year 2027; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be mailed to the Hammonton Gazette and the Atlantic City Press and that a copy of this Resolution be posted on the Bulletin Board at Town Hall.

Adopted: January 5, 2026

MONICA NEWTON

ACTING MUNICIPAL CLERK

TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA

ORDINANCE 05-2026

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA AMENDING ARTICLE II: GENERAL LEGISLATION CHAPTER 187 TO CREATE NEW SECTION TITLED SPECIAL EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

WHEREAS, the Township Committee finds it necessary and proper to create a new Ordinance regulating special events and permitting special events permits to be issued for property owners who desire to conduct said events on private property; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, that Chapter 187 shall hereby be amended and supplemented as follows:

SECTION 1.     Chapter 187 of the Township Code of the Township of Mullica shall hereby be entitled, “Special Event Permits on Private Property” and shall read as follows:

• 187-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SPECIAL EVENT — Any exhibition, show, athletic contest, running race, bike-a-thon, block

party, parade, entertainment, meeting, or other similar event sponsored by an organized group or

individual having similar or common purpose or goal, occurring on or proceeding on Private Property within the Township where the special event would significantly disrupt the normal flow of vehicular traffic along a public road or require a public road to be blocked and is open to the public.

• 187-2. Application for permit.

1. An application for a permit to conduct a special event shall be made to the Township

Clerk in writing by the person, persons or organization sponsoring said event. Such

application shall provide the following information:

(1) The name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the permit.

(2) The name, address and telephone number of the organization or group he or she is

representing.

(3) The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons who will act as

chairman of the special event and be responsible for the conduct thereof.

(4) The purpose of the event.

(5) The estimated number of persons to participate in and attend the event.

(6) The estimate number and type of vehicles, if any, to participate.

(7) The date and time of the event, including any set-up or clean-up period.

(8) The location where the event is to be held, including the specific assembly and            dispersal locations and the specific route and the plans for assembly and dispersal of the

participants.

(9) The attachment of any other required licenses or permits where appropriate.

(10) The type, size description, and location of any signs to be erected in connection with             the event.

(11) Any further information that officials of the Township determine to be necessary to

properly provide for traffic control, crowd control and protection of the general public

1. A non-refundable application fee of $100 shall be required with all applications except in

cases wherein the organized group or individual is recognized as a public charity by the                State of New Jersey or the IRS, and the applicant submits a determination letter, or the               special event is for political discourse, debate or other protected First Amendment        activities.

• 187-3. Review of application; issuance or denial of permit.

1. The application for a special event shall be reviewed by the appropriate officials of the Township of Mullica, including the Township Committee, the Chief of Police, Zoning Officer, and Superintendent of Public Works for compliance with this article and other ordinances, community standards, scheduling conflicts, special services required, and any other further information required. Upon full review of the application and the recommendations for approval or denial, the Township Clerk shall be authorized to issue a permit for the special event if approved. Approval or denial of such permit shall be made within 15 days of receipt of a complete application by the Township. The permit may be approved with special conditions placed on the applicant if warranted and for good cause as determined by the discretion of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, the Chief of Police, and/or Superintendent of Public Works including requiring the installation of temporary traffic control devices and/or the ability to require the police department maintain and direct traffic for the event with all costs to be paid by the applicant. The permit is contingent on the possession of any other permits or licenses required by local state laws and regulations.

1. Applications can be denied at the discretion of the Township. The Township shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or upon other good cause shown. Good Clause to deny an application shall include the inability to impose reasonable conditions on the application which would otherwise ensure the health and safety of the public or the Applicant’s refusal to comply with said conditions.

1. Priority order of applications.

(1) Applications for special events will be scheduled on a first-come-first served basis. When more than one complete application is received for the same         date(s), the following priority order will apply:

(a) Meetings or events directly sponsored by the Township Committee, Township

employees for municipal purposes, and events directly sponsored by the Township                        Emergency Services Departments.

(b) Meetings of Municipal advisory boards and committees.

(c) Meetings or events directly sponsored by Township Departments and/or

employees for municipal purposes.

(d) Meetings held for the discussion of municipal issues.

(e) Youth recreational activities or service organizations.

(f) Adult member organizations.

(2) In all instances, priority is given to Mullica Township residents.

• 187-4. Time limit for applications.

Applications for such special event permits shall be made to the Township of Mullica not less than 30 days in advance of the date on which said special event is sought to be held.

• 187-5. Signs.

Any signs erected in connection with a properly approved special event shall be removed within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event.

• 187-6. Special conditions; street closings.

Any permit issued under this article may contain conditions reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize dangers to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and the public health, safety and welfare including, but not limited to changes in the date, time, duration or number of participants or attendees as requested by the applicant. Further, for the purposes of public safety and welfare, the Chief of Police may require and order the temporary closing of streets and/or the temporary prohibition of parking along such streets during the event, and shall direct the posting of property warning signs in connection with said event, as provided by law.

• 187-7. Insurance/indemnification.

1. The holder of a special events permit shall furnish proof of liability insurance coverage to the Township at least 10 days prior to the event, in amounts determined by the             Township. The insurance shall cover the entire period of the event including the set-up           and clean-up periods. The Township of Mullica shall be named on the policy as an    additional insured.

1. The holder of a special events permit shall agree in writing to indemnify, save harmless and defend the Township of Mullica, its elected and appointed officials, its employees,            agents, volunteers and others working on behalf of the Township, from and against any     and all claims, losses, costs, attorneys’ fees, damages, or injury, including death and/or        property loss, expense claims or demands arising out of holder’s use of the named       facilities, including all suits or actions of every kind or description brought against the       Township, either individually or jointly with holder for or on account of any damage or             injury to any person or persons or property, caused or occasioned or alleged to have been caused by, or on account of, any of the activities conducted by or caused to be conducted            by holder, or through any negligence or alleged negligence in safeguarding the            facility(ies), participants, or members of the public, or through any act, omission or fault or alleged act, omission or fault of the holder, its employees, agents, volunteers,      subcontractors or others under the direction, control or under any contractual relationship                 with the holder.

1. All insurance applications shall identify and name the Township as an additional insured. All applicants must agree to indemnify and hold the Township harmless of any injury or loss that occurs at the special event.

1. Applicants granted special events permits are responsible for the proper supervision of all participants and spectators.

• 187-8. Permit nontransferable.

A special event permit shall be valid for the applicant thereof and shall not be transferable to any other individual, corporation, group or organization.

• 187-9. Fees for Municipal services.

If it is determined by the appropriate officials of the Township of Mullica that additional materials or personnel costs shall be required for the purpose of maintaining the general health, safety and welfare of attendees or participants in the special event, or the community in general, the Township reserves the right to require reimbursement of such costs. If reimbursement is required, the holder of the permit shall deposit with the Chief Financial Officer a sum of money to be determined by the Township to be a reasonable estimate of the costs required. The Chief Financial Officer will make the determination when said deposit is required. After the conduct of the special event, the holder of the permit shall be required to pay the Township any additional amount determined to be due in reimbursement of the Township’s costs within 30 days. In the event that the sum of money so deposited in advance exceeds the funds needed, the Township shall refund any excess deposit within 30 days after the holding of said special event. Services and Township personnel covered by this section shall include but not be limited to additional police, fire, rescue squad, and public works service personnel.

• 187-10. Violations and penalties; when effective.

250. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity violating the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,250.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.

1. This article shall take effect upon its adoption and publication as provided by law.

• 187-11. Appeal procedure.

Any applicant shall have the right to appeal the denial of any permit under this article to the Township Committee. The denied applicant shall make the appeal within five days after receipt of the denial by filing a written notice of appeal with the Township Clerk. The Township Committee shall act upon the appeal within 30 days after receipt of the same.

SECTION 2.              All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.

SECTION 3.              If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to such action, subsection, paragraph, clause or provision and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.

SECTION 4.              This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication in the manner required by New Jersey law

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, held on February 24, 2026.  Ordinance #05-2026 will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Committee to be held in the Mullica Township School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, New Jersey, on March 24, 2026, beginning at 7:00 P.M., at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance A copy of this Ordinance is available online and a copy shall be made immediately available at the Township Clerk’s Office in the Township Municipal Building located at 4528 S. White Horse Pike, Elwood, New Jersey at no cost to those members of the general public requesting same.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Ord 05-2026 Amending Special Events Permit DRAFT NEW FIRST READING

Mullica Township Employment Opportunity

Township of Mullica – Atlantic County, NJ
Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

Hours: 28 per week

Status: Confidential, Non-Union

Supervisor: Director of Revenue and Finance
Salary Range: commensurate with qualifications and experience

Overview:

The Township of Mullica is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to perform a variety of routine and complex clerical, accounting and administrative work in accounts payable, purchasing, payroll and general administration as a confidential employee.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review requisitions; confer with vendors to obtain product and service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and maintain master vendor list.
• Maintain accounts payable and encumbrance system for public works contracts.
• Process claims and vouchers for payment; match invoice with purchase order; check all claims for accuracy; verify account codes for proper assignment of budget expenditures; send claim vouchers to department directors for approval; resolve disputes within area of authority and responsibility.
• Prepare claims for governing body approval.
• Prepare computerized, manual and electronic payments; disburse Township funds upon approval of vouchers.
• Enter expenditure data on vouchers, warrants and other accounting records; enter accounts payable expenditures into financial systems.
• Input budgetary data into financial accounting system.
• Prepare periodic financial, statistical or operational reports.
• Assist in maintaining a daily cash balance and balancing cash on hand against receipts, assist in preparing and balancing deposits.
• Assist in payroll processing as necessary.
• Compose, type and edit a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education Required:

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized

course work in general office practices such as typing, accounting and data processing.

Experience Required:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or an

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory,

principles and practices, modern office practices and procedures, computers, computerized financial

applications and data processing. Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly. Ability

to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to

perform the duties of the position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with

employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, vendors and the public. Ability to work under pressure

and/or with frequent interruptions. and the public. Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent

interruptions.

Mail resume and letter of interest to mnewton@mullicatownship.org.  Deadline for submission is March 20, 2026. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, no health benefits. The Township of Mullica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Mullica Township Employment Opportunity – Part Time Finance Assistant

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Mullica Township Employment Opportunity

Township of Mullica – Atlantic County, NJ
Chief Financial Officer (Part-Time)

Hours: 28 per week

Status: Confidential, Non-Union

Supervisor: Director of Revenue and Finance
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Overview:
Mullica Township seeks a highly qualified and motivated part-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with exceptional financial, managerial, and organizational skills. The CFO is responsible for all statutory financial duties and for ensuring the Township’s fiscal stability and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid NJ Certified Municipal Finance Officer’s Certificate, ability to use Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems, Edmunds System Preferred. Purchasing, budget preparation and grant acquisition experience. Ability to analyze financial data and compile reports for Governing Body. Familiarity with employment law and practices helpful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the Annual Financial Statement, Annual Debt Statement
• Maintenance of all financial books and records
• Custodian of all public moneys
• Responsible for all general financial matters such as budget execution, bond

issuance, investments and revenue analysis

• Preparation of all documents and reports required for the development of the

municipal budget

• Preparation of official budget based on spending decisions made by the

Governing Body

• Ensure the Township is in compliance with all financial rules and regulations

promulgated by the Division of Local Government Services

• Responsible for all payroll and pension duties and reports
• Preparation and execution of Capital Plan with direction from the Governing

Body

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to the Governing Body
• Management and supervision of departmental personnel
• Preparation of annual department budget request and supporting documentation
• Administration of department budget and purchasing
• Respond to inquiries involving Township financial information
• Provide assistance to Governing Body and Labor Counsel in Collective

Bargaining

• Human Resource activities as directed by the Municipal Clerk
• Oversight and maintenance of Information Technology Systems

• Investigate all accidents involving departmental personnel, using the Accident

Investigation Report Forms for each accident or loss to determine the

conditions(s) responsible to evaluate, take and/or recommend the necessary

corrective action to eliminate the unsafe condition or keep the unsafe act from

recurring.

• Cooperate with the Safety Coordinator in investigating all accidents as stated in

the item above.

• Make periodic hazard assessments of all areas under supervision to determine

any conditions that could result in an accident or loss, then take or suggest

corrective action.

• Make periodic inspections with the Safety Coordinator to determine unsafe

conditions and suggest corrective action.

• Responsible for the proper financial administration of the Township in

accordance with appropriate State Statutes and Regulations.

• Must possess Valid NJ Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) or Purchasing Agent Certificate (RPPO, RPPS).
• Prepare & review bid specifications in conjunction with appropriate Township Officials, evaluate bids, solicit or authorize the solicitation of quotations, make recommendations for awarding contracts, analyze procurement needs, administer municipal purchasing procedures and policies, ensure municipal compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law
• Acts as Safety Coordinator, implementing safety programs, training and loss control efforts, overseeing accident investigation and accident prevention efforts, compiling reports for ACMJIF Safety Director, reviewing certificates of insurance and hold harmless agreements for compliance with JIF/Mel recommendations.
• Acts as Fund Commissioner for Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, representing the Township’s interest in the Fund. Responsible for the operation of the Fund in accordance with the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund By-laws and all applicable state statutes and regulations. Adopt all policies and procedures which affect the fund.
• Acts as Township Grants Coordinator, responsible, after receiving approval from the Governing Body, for researching grants, no-interest and low-interest loans. File appropriate paperwork and take other necessary actions to apply for any such grants or loans on behalf of the Township. Maintain all appropriate books and records for grants and loans received, and ensure compliance with terms of the grant contract and single audit act standard

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit your resume and letter of interest to mnewton@mullicatownship.org.  Deadline for submission is March 20, 2026. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, no health benefits. The Township of Mullica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA

ORDINANCE 04-2026

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA CREATING A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA CAPTIONED “BUSINESS REGISTRATION LICENSES”

WHEREAS, on a periodic basis the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Mullica reviews its present Ordinances, policies and procedures to determine if any changes, amendments or new Ordinances, policies or procedures should be enacted; and

WHEREAS, as a result of this process, it has been determined that a new Chapter should be included in the Code of the Township of Mullica captioned “Business Registration Licenses”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, as follows:

Section 1.         Definitions.

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, have the meanings indicated in this section:

BUSINESS ENTITY – Any new or existing commercial business, trade, profession, occupation, or service conducted in the Township of Mullica.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION LICENSE – The license is issued to any business entity. A license such as Towing, Liquor, Mobile Home Park will be a separately issued License.

PERSON- An individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.

Section 2.         License required.

No person or business entity shall engage in or carry on any business, trade,

profession, occupation or service, including any business entity licensed by the State of New Jersey or the government of the United States, unless a license as herein provided for shall have been first obtained by said person or business entity engaging in said business, trade, profession, occupation or service.  All persons or business entities presently in existence and now required to be licensed, and not heretofore, licensed, shall apply for the license by May 1, 2026, to become effective June 1, 2026.

Section 3.         Application; display of license.

1. An application for a business registration license shall be made to the Township Clerk of the Township of Mullica, and the license shall specify, by name, the person, firm or corporation to which it is granted and the location at which such business, trade, profession, occupation or service is conducted. Each application shall include the following information:

1. Name under which business is to be conducted.
2. Name and address of business owner.
3. Address of business.
4. Type of business.
5. Telephone number for business.
6. State tax identification number, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate Number.
7. Certificate of Insurance: section 14B
8. If the property is owned by applicant or leased. If property is leased, the name and address and telephone number of the property owner.
9. The business registration license shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises where the business is conducted.

Section 4.         Compliance with land use regulations; zoning license.

Upon an application being made the Township Clerk shall provide a copy to the Township Zoning Official, who shall review the type of business entity and the location of the business entity to determine compliance with the Township Land Use, Development and Zoning Ordinance and if it has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy.  If the business entity is in compliance with the Township Land Use, Development and Zoning Ordinance and has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy, a zoning license shall be issued and attached to the business registration license.  No business entity may conduct a business, trade, profession, occupation or service without both a business registration license and zoning license.

Section 5.         Lease Termination Date, Renewals.

All business registration licenses shall be for a one-year period from June 1st to May 31st.  The business registration license shall be renewed each year from the date of issue to May 31^st.

Section 6.         Fee.

On June 1 of each license renewal year, all business entities operating within the boundaries of the Township of Mullica shall pay a fee in the sum of $100.00 for a business registration for that year. This fee shall license the businesses to be in good standing for a period from the June 1 issuance date. For any new business, the business registration fee shall be an initial fee of $25.00 plus the one-year business registration fee of $100.00. A late fee of $25.00 shall be paid to the Township for any renewal application submitted after June 31^st.

Section 7.         Purpose of Fees.

The fees imposed for business registration are necessary to cover costs of administrative processing and investigative purposes.

Section 8.         License to be exclusive.

No person or persons shall be allowed to transact a business under any license granted pursuant to this Chapter except the business for which said license was granted.

Section 9.         Compliance; non-transferability.

1. No business registration license shall be issued to any person or entity who has not complied with the laws of the State of New Jersey or the ordinances of the Township of Mullica as to regulations concerning the safety of the persons who may have occasion to use the premises, place or thing being licensed. Any person or business entity who fails to comply with any State law of the State of New Jersey or Township ordinances after due notice of the alleged violations shall be provided an opportunity to be heard at a public meeting by the Mayor and Township Committee on a date to be set by the Mayor and Township Committee.  Following said hearing, if the Mayor and Committee have determined that the violation(s) have been proved, said license may be either temporarily or permanently revoked as the Mayor and Township Committee shall deem appropriate based on the violation(s).

1. In no event shall a license be issued or renewed if the license holder is the owner of the real estate where the business is to be conducted if there are any property taxes or assessments or other fees due to the Township.

1. No business registration license provided for by this Chapter shall be transferred from one person to another person and no license shall cover any other place of business other than that for which it was issued.

100. In the event of a sale of a business, an expansion of the existing business use, a change in the existing business use, or a change in ownership, a new application is required to be filed with the Township Clerk and a fee of $100.00 shall be paid to the Township in order to continue the business registration license for that year.

Section 10.       Non-applicability.

This Chapter shall not apply to:

1. Persons who have a home office that is restricted to computer and telephone communications and does not create an increase in traffic in residential neighborhoods; or

1. The delivery of newspapers, magazines or periodicals; or

1. Residents within the Township who utilize property for the selling of farm products locally grown within the Township.

Section 11.       Exemption from Fee.

All Government Entities are exempt from payment of registration fee.

Section 12.       Local Authority Designation for Enforcement.

The Local Enforcement Authority for purposes of ensuring compliance with enforcement of all rules, regulations and requirements set forth in this Chapter shall be the Mullica Township Zoning Official, Code Enforcement Officer or authorized designee.  Every person conducting a business required to be licensed shall permit entry to the Township Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Official to ensure compliance with this Chapter and the laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances of the Township.  Any refusal shall be a violation of this Chapter and subject to the penalties set forth herein including suspension of the business registration license.

Section 13.       Violations and penalties.

Any person, firm, association or corporation violating any section of this Chapter, with the exception of Section 14 below as set forth in Section 14(b),shall, upon conviction before the Judge of the Municipal Court having jurisdiction, be subject to the following fines:

150. First offense: $150.
151. Second offense: $300.
152. Any subsequent offense: $500.

Section 14.       Business Insurance Registration.

1. Business Insurance Registration is required.  It is unlawful for any owner of a business to operate within the Township without first registering its Certificate of Insurance demonstrating proof of Liability Insurance for negligent acts and admissions in an amount no less than $500,000.00 for combined property damage and bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one incident or occurrence.  The Certificate of Insurance is required to be filed annually with the Municipal Clerk with the renewal registration fee.

1. Any person who violates the terms of this Section is subject to a fine of not less than $500 but no more than $5,000 plus court costs.

Section 15.         All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, inconsistent with this Ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency only.

Section 16.         Should any section, subsection, part, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect, and to that end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

Section 17.         This Ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and publication as required by law.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, held on February 27, 2026.  Ordinance #04-2026 will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Committee to be held in the Mullica Township School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, New Jersey, on March 24, 2026, beginning at 7:00 P.M., at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance A copy of this Ordinance is available online and a copy shall be made immediately available at the Township Clerk’s Office in the Township Municipal Building located at 4528 S. White Horse Pike, Elwood, New Jersey at no cost to those members of the general public requesting same.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Publication Date: March 3, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA

ORDINANCE #3-2026

ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 144, ARTICLE XA ENTITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING” AND REPLACING WITH NEW ARTICLE XA ENTITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING” TO ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWNSIHP OF MULLICA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, held on February 2, 2026.  Ordinance #03-2026 was approved for final adoption after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Committee held in the Mullica Township Elementary School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, New Jersey, on February 27, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.  A copy of this Ordinance is available online and a copy shall be made immediately available at the Township Clerk’s Office in the Township Municipal Building located at 4528 S. White Horse Pike, Elwood, New Jersey at no cost to those members of the general public requesting same.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Publication Date: March 3, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA

ORDINANCE 02-2026

AN ORDINANCE EXCEEDING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND ESTABLISHING A CAP BANK IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026 (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, held on February 2, 2026.  Ordinance #02-2026 was approved for final adoption after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Committee held in the Mullica Township Elementary School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, New Jersey, on February 27, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.  A copy of this Ordinance is available online and a copy shall be made immediately available at the Township Clerk’s Office in the Township Municipal Building located at 4528 S. White Horse Pike, Elwood, New Jersey at no cost to those members of the general public requesting same.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Publication Date: March 3, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF MULLICA

ORDINANCE 01-2026

ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Mullica, held on February 2, 2026.  Ordinance #01-2026 was approved for final adoption after public hearing at a meeting of said Township Committee held in the Mullica Township School, 500 Elwood Road, Elwood, New Jersey, on February 27, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.  A copy of this Ordinance is available online and a copy shall be made immediately available at the Township Clerk’s Office in the Township Municipal Building located at 4528 S. White Horse Pike, Elwood, New Jersey at no cost to those members of the general public requesting same.

Monica Newton,

Acting Municipal Clerk

Mullica Township

Publication Date: March 3, 2026

SEALED BID SOLICITATION FOR LEASE OF TOWNSHIP PROPERTY AS PER N.J.S.A.40A:12-14

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Mullica, Atlantic County, State of New Jersey, at its offices located at 4528 S White Horse Pike, PO Box 317, Elwood, NJ 08217, on or before Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 10:00 am, prevailing time, for sealed bids for the lease of Township Property known as Block 10802 Lot 1 (4619 White Horse Pike) in the Township of Mullica, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey.

The lease will be awarded to the highest bidder, subject to the Township of Mullica reserving the right to reject any and all bids.  Respondents shall include in their proposals a detailed description of the proposed use of the property, the proposed lease term and a monthly or annual lease payment, as well as any other monetary or non-monetary considerations that may be beneficial to the Township.

The successful bidder will be required to obtain all necessary State and Local permits and approvals, provide adequate insurance coverage naming the Township of Mullica an “Additional Insured” and furnish a maintenance bond in an amount to be determined prior to the effective date of the lease.

Hand-delivery of proposal packages is recommended.   The Township assumes no responsibility for delays by any carrier, mail service, or delivery service that result in the proposal being received after the stated due date and time. Any proposals received after the deadline, whether by mail or otherwise, will be deemed non-responsive. No proposals will be accepted after the date set forth above. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive any immaterial defect or informalities as permitted by law.

Monica Newton

Acting Municipal Clerk

Publication Date: March 3, 2026