THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN DECLARATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS

THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN DECLARATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY OF THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AS THE SAME IMPACTS ALL OFFICIALS, APPOINTEES, EMPLOYEES, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MAY IN ANY WAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS. WHEREAS, it is the policy of The Borough of Beach Haven to treat the public, employees, prospective employees, appointees, volunteers and contractors in a manner consistent with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including, but not limited to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 as subsequently amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, and WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Beach Haven has determined that certain procedures need to be established to accomplish this policy NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Beach Haven that: Section 1: No official, employee, appointee or volunteer of The Borough of Beach Haven by whatever title known, or any entity that is in any way a part of the Borough of Beach Haven shall engage, either directly or indirectly in any act, including the failure to act, that constitutes discrimination, harassment or a violation of any person's constitutional rights while such official, employee, appointee, volunteer, or entity is engaged in or acting on behalf of The Borough of Beach Haven's business or using the facilities or property of The Borough of Beach Haven. Section 2: The prohibitions and requirements of this resolution shall extend to any person or entity, including but not limited to any volunteer organization or inter-local organization, whether structured as a governmental entity or a private entity, that receives authorization or support in any way from The Borough of Beach Haven to provide services that otherwise could be performed by The Borough of Beach Haven. Section 3: Discrimination, harassment and civil rights shall be defined for purposes of this resolution using the latest definitions contained in the applicable Federal and State laws concerning discrimination, harassment and civil rights. Section 4: The Borough Manager shall establish written procedures for any person to report alleged discrimination, harassment and violations of civil rights prohibited by this resolution. Such procedures shall include alternate ways to report a complaint so that the person making the complaint need not communicate with the alleged violator in the event the alleged violator would be the normal contact for such complaints. Section 5: No person shall retaliate against any person who reports any alleged discrimination, harassment or violation of civil rights, provided however, that any person who reports alleged violations in bad faith shall be subject to appropriate discipline. Section 6: The Borough Manager shall establish written procedures that require all officials, employees, appointees and volunteers of The Borough of Beach Haven as well as all other entities subject to this resolution to periodically complete training concerning their duties, responsibilities and rights pursuant to this resolution. Section 7: The Borough Clerk shall establish a system to monitor compliance and shall report at least annually to the governing body the results of the monitoring. Section 8: At least annually, The Borough Clerk shall cause a summary of this resolution and the procedures established pursuant to this resolution to be communicated within The Borough of Beach Haven. This communication shall include a statement from the governing body expressing its unequivocal commitment to enforce this resolution. This summary shall also be posted on The Borough of Beach Haven's web site. Section 9: This resolution shall take effect immediately. Section 10: A copy of this resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of The Borough of Beach Haven in order for the public to be made aware of this policy and The Borough of Beach Haven's commitment to the implementation and enforcement of this policy. CERTIFICATION I, Sherry Mason, RMC, Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Beach Haven, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Beach Haven at a public meeting held this 2nd day of January 2026, a quorum being present and voting in the majority. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 2nd day of January 2026. Sherry Mason, RMC Municipal Clerk Publication Dates LNYS0434806 $