RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL S-838 WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT PUNITIVE DAMAGE AWARDS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, Senate Bill S-838 has been introduced for the purpose, in part, of prohibiting awards of punitive damages against municipalities and municipal employees acting within the scope of their authority; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee has concerns regarding the issue of awards of punitive damages against municipalities and their employees and the potential negative impact on municipal revenues as well as the taxpayers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Mendham , in the County of Morris , as follows:

1. The Township of Mendham supports the passage of Senate Bill S-838 amending the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, for the reasons set forth herein and urges all municipalities of the State to resolve to support passage of said legislation.

2. The Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward certified copies of this Resolution to the Governing Bodies of each municipality in the County of Morris , the members of the Morris County Legislative Delegation, the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and to the Governor of the State of New Jersey .

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

Mr. Schrier made a motion to adopt R2003-110; Mr. Krieg seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL - All present voted YES.