N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-14.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 5:30-14.15 - Special circumstances governing multiple sponsors

(a) In instances where there is more than one sponsoring agency of an emergency service organization:

1. No individual shall receive more than the maximum annual benefit amount established in 40A:14-189(b), regardless of the number of sponsoring agencies served, except that the amount may be adjusted annually pursuant to 40A:14-185(f) and 5:30-14.9.

2. Each agency shall adopt an enabling LOSAP ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, and the point system that each agency establishes shall be identical. The number of points awarded for services provided by the volunteer shall be accounted for in the aggregate, and shall not be based on services provided to individual municipalities or fire districts. The amount of benefit that a volunteer receives from each sponsoring agency may differ, and it may be prorated among the agencies served, but it shall not be greater than the maximum annual benefit established pursuant to 40A:14-189(b) and N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.9.

3. Each agency shall adopt identical LOSAP plans and shall have a common contractor.

4. If the agencies opt to coordinate the LOSAP program through an interlocal services agreement, such agreement shall be approved in a separate resolution following adoption of the LOSAP.

5. If the LOSAP is managed individually rather than through an interlocal services agreement, the annual certification list that is required pursuant to 40A:14-191 shall be reviewed and approved by each individual sponsoring agency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-14.15