New Jersey § 52:17c-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17c-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17c-5.
In order to ensure that the enhanced 9-1-1 system is implemented expeditiously and
effectively throughout the State and that each locality participates in the system: a. The governing body of each county shall appoint a county 9-1-1 coordinator who
shall coordinate the 9-1-1 activities within the county in accordance with this act
and standards developed by the office pursuant to this act. The county shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken and time schedules met
in connection with the county's responsibilities under the State plan. b. The county coordinator shall meet with representatives of the county, the municipalities,
local public safety agencies, and the State Police in order to propose a draft plan
for adoption by the county governing body. The plan shall provide for the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 service throughout
the county. The plan shall specify the number of and locations of the PSAPs, the membership
of each PSAP and the organizational characteristics of each PSAP. Any PSAP existing on the operative date of this act may continue to operate within
the guidelines of this act. c. Within one year of the operative date of this act, the governing body of each county
shall submit an enhanced 9-1-1 service utilization plan to the office for its review
and approval. The office shall review each plan to determine if it meets the requirements of this
act and the technical and operational standards established in the State plan.
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