Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
1. Job description and duties for the position of Police Corporal.
2. Interview process used to promote or appoint Police Corporal.
3. Minimum qualifications for the position of Police Corporal.
4. All paperwork to include, tests both oral and written, interview process and all other
documentation or procedures used in Police Corporal promotion process.
5. Copy of 2016, 2017 and 2018 salary ordinance.
6. Pay scale for Police Corporal.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
Good Morning,
I am in process of gathering your requested information. However, need some clarification. With regards to #6, this was provided on your prior request. It is located on the 2017-2019 Police contract, Schedule A. Will that suffice for you?
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email]
www.northhanovertwp.com
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From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2018 7:04 AM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
1. Job description and duties for the position of Police Corporal.
2. Interview process used to promote or appoint Police Corporal.
3. Minimum qualifications for the position of Police Corporal.
4. All paperwork to include, tests both oral and written, interview process and all other
documentation or procedures used in Police Corporal promotion process.
5. Copy of 2016, 2017 and 2018 salary ordinance.
6. Pay scale for Police Corporal.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
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Dear North Hanover Township,
I will use the previously submitted pay scale. Thank you again for all your assistance with this matter.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
You are most welcome.
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From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1:50 PM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
I will use the previously submitted pay scale. Thank you again for all your assistance with this matter.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
-----Original Message-----
Good Morning,
I am in process of gathering your requested information. However, need some clarification. With regards to #6, this was provided on your prior request. It is located on the 2017-2019 Police contract, Schedule A. Will that suffice for you?
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email] www.northhanovertwp.com
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Mr. Anderson,
Your request is attached. Should you require anything further, feel free to contact my office.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email]
www.northhanovertwp.com
-----Original Message-----
From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1:50 PM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
I will use the previously submitted pay scale. Thank you again for all your assistance with this matter.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
-----Original Message-----
Good Morning,
I am in process of gathering your requested information. However, need some clarification. With regards to #6, this was provided on your prior request. It is located on the 2017-2019 Police contract, Schedule A. Will that suffice for you?
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email] www.northhanovertwp.com
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Dear North Hanover Township,
1. I just want to clarify question #2 ( Interview process used to promote or appoint Police Corporal). There is no written directive, standard operating procedure or process for the position? The contract Section 8 sub section E states "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township".
2. What "Methodology" is used for the promotion, interview, testing and/or appointment of Police Corporal.
3. Documentation for the structured or standard process identified as "Methodology" which is stated in the Police contract, Section 8 sub section E.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
Mr. Anderson,
I have further clarified with our Chief of Police. We currently have a draft SOP that is in legal review and not yet promulgated by the appropriate authority. (Township Committee) I do expect it to be out of legal review next week and to be consider by the Township Committee on the 11/1/2019 Township Committee meeting. I will forward to you then. I would also advise there is no intention, at this time, to appoint a Corporal.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email]
www.northhanovertwp.com
-----Original Message-----
From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 6:02 PM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
1. I just want to clarify question #2 ( Interview process used to promote or appoint Police Corporal). There is no written directive, standard operating procedure or process for the position? The contract Section 8 sub section E states "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township".
2. What "Methodology" is used for the promotion, interview, testing and/or appointment of Police Corporal.
3. Documentation for the structured or standard process identified as "Methodology" which is stated in the Police contract, Section 8 sub section E.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
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Mr. Anderson,
Your request is attached. Should you require anything further, feel free to contact my office.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email] www.northhanovertwp.com
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Dear North Hanover Township,
I understand that you have a "NEW" draft SOP in legal review. However, I am looking for the documentation from questions 2 and 3 (See Below) for the most recent appointment of Corporal Richard Mellor.
2. What "Methodology" is used for the promotion, interview, testing and/or appointment of Police Corporal.
3. Documentation for the structured or standard process identified as "Methodology" which is stated in the Police contract, Section 8 sub section E.
As it states in the the contract Section 8 sub section E states "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township". I am requesting that SOP, directive or whatever documentation existed at the time of the appointment.
Furthermore, could you please supply the same requested information, for the most recent Corporal promotion process which was previous to Corporal Richard Mellor.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
Mr. Anderson,
I have further clarified and offer the following:
1. There are no "documents" for the items requested in 2 and 3 that existed prior to the draft SOP.
2. The previous Corporal appointment was a result of contract negotiations in the 2010-2013 FOP contract. Of which, I took the liberty of attaching.
Should you require anything further please advise.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email]
www.northhanovertwp.com
-----Original Message-----
From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:55 PM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
I understand that you have a "NEW" draft SOP in legal review. However, I am looking for the documentation from questions 2 and 3 (See Below) for the most recent appointment of Corporal Richard Mellor.
2. What "Methodology" is used for the promotion, interview, testing and/or appointment of Police Corporal.
3. Documentation for the structured or standard process identified as "Methodology" which is stated in the Police contract, Section 8 sub section E.
As it states in the the contract Section 8 sub section E states "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township". I am requesting that SOP, directive or whatever documentation existed at the time of the appointment.
Furthermore, could you please supply the same requested information, for the most recent Corporal promotion process which was previous to Corporal Richard Mellor.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson ESQ
-----Original Message-----
Mr. Anderson,
I have further clarified with our Chief of Police. We currently have a draft SOP that is in legal review and not yet promulgated by the appropriate authority. (Township Committee) I do expect it to be out of legal review next week and to be consider by the Township Committee on the 11/1/2019 Township Committee meeting. I will forward to you then. I would also advise there is no intention, at this time, to appoint a Corporal.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email] www.northhanovertwp.com
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Dear North Hanover Township,
Thank you for your time in this matter. Just to clarify the following:
"1. There are no "documents" for the items requested in 2 and 3 that existed prior to the draft SOP."
So there is no a documentation, paperwork, notes, tests, scoring sheet, interview process, oral panel, oral interview, names picked out of a hat, township discussion, township review, township interview, review of personnel file, best practices for promotion or anything for the promotion or appointment of Richard Mellor for the position?
"2. The previous Corporal appointment was a result of contract negotiations in the 2010-2013 FOP contract. Of which, I took the liberty of attaching."
I have read the contract dated 06/16/2011 which states in section "VIII" subsection "E" and I quote " A police officer shall not be eligible or promotion to the rank of corporal under this contract until and unless the officer has been employed as a full time police officer with the Township for a minimum of three full consecutive years counted from the first date of employment as a full time officer with the Township. The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township, with the final determination made by the governing body upon recommendation by the Chief of Police."
No where in the contract does it state that the previous promotion was contractual. Theodore Wells was the secretary at the time of the negotiations and contractual signing. It clearly states that "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township, with the final determination made by the governing body upon recommendation by the Chief of Police." As he has now become Chief he should have known it was not part of any contract negations.
Could you please provide a copy of the requested information, documentation, paperwork, notes, tests, scoring sheet, interview process, oral panel, oral interview, names picked out of a hat, township discussion, township review, township interview, review of personnel file, best practices for promotion or anything for Corporal John Desmond's promotion/appointment process to Corporal.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson
Mr. Anderson,
I have further researched and have attached the following documents:
1. Resolution approving the 2010-2013 FOP contract. (contract already provided)
2. Oath of Allegiance for John Desmond, executed 8/22/2011, effective 1/1/2011 pursuant to the executed 2011 contract. (wording specifically in oath)
3. Resolution appointing Richard Mellor as Corporal
4. Oath of Office for Richard Mellor
5. Excerpt of the September 15, 2016 Township Committee minutes appointing Richard Mellor
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email]
www.northhanovertwp.com
-----Original Message-----
From: J Anderson [mailto:[OPRA #2606 email]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 3:33 PM
To: OPRA requests at North Hanover Township
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Police Position
Dear North Hanover Township,
Thank you for your time in this matter. Just to clarify the following:
"1. There are no "documents" for the items requested in 2 and 3 that existed prior to the draft SOP."
So there is no a documentation, paperwork, notes, tests, scoring sheet, interview process, oral panel, oral interview, names picked out of a hat, township discussion, township review, township interview, review of personnel file, best practices for promotion or anything for the promotion or appointment of Richard Mellor for the position?
"2. The previous Corporal appointment was a result of contract negotiations in the 2010-2013 FOP contract. Of which, I took the liberty of attaching."
I have read the contract dated 06/16/2011 which states in section "VIII" subsection "E" and I quote " A police officer shall not be eligible or promotion to the rank of corporal under this contract until and unless the officer has been employed as a full time police officer with the Township for a minimum of three full consecutive years counted from the first date of employment as a full time officer with the Township. The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township, with the final determination made by the governing body upon recommendation by the Chief of Police."
No where in the contract does it state that the previous promotion was contractual. Theodore Wells was the secretary at the time of the negotiations and contractual signing. It clearly states that "The methodology for promotion to this rank shall be established by the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the governing body of the Township, with the final determination made by the governing body upon recommendation by the Chief of Police." As he has now become Chief he should have known it was not part of any contract negations.
Could you please provide a copy of the requested information, documentation, paperwork, notes, tests, scoring sheet, interview process, oral panel, oral interview, names picked out of a hat, township discussion, township review, township interview, review of personnel file, best practices for promotion or anything for Corporal John Desmond's promotion/appointment process to Corporal.
Yours faithfully,
J Anderson
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Mr. Anderson,
I have further clarified and offer the following:
1. There are no "documents" for the items requested in 2 and 3 that existed prior to the draft SOP.
2. The previous Corporal appointment was a result of contract negotiations in the 2010-2013 FOP contract. Of which, I took the liberty of attaching.
Should you require anything further please advise.
Regards,
Mary Picariello, RMC/CMR/CTC
Mary Picariello, RMC/ CMR/CTC
Township Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar
North Hanover Township
41 Schoolhouse Road
Jacobstown, NJ 08562
Tel: (609) 758-2522
Fax: (609) 758-3016
Email: [North Hanover Township request email] www.northhanovertwp.com
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