[Adopted 3-10-1998 by Ord. No. 98-1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, there is hereby created the position of Borough Administrator.
The Borough Council shall appoint the Administrator for a term of one year. The Administrator shall receive a salary as may be fixed and adopted by the Borough Council in the annual Salary Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The current Salary Ordinance is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
A. 
The Borough Administrator shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative abilities and qualifications with special regard as to education training and experience in governmental affairs.
B. 
The Borough Administrator shall be a resident of the Borough of Newfield.
The Borough Administrator shall, under the supervision and control of the Mayor and Borough Council to the extent not prohibited by law, have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. 
Serve as principal administrative officer representing the Mayor and Council.
B. 
Supervise the administration of all departments and offices in consultation with the respective council chairman.
C. 
Represent the Borough in its relation to the federal government, state, county, and other municipalities and evaluate the Borough's interest in contracts, franchises and other business transactions as assigned by the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Study the administrative and other operations of the Borough and make recommendations for plans and programs to meet the needs of the Borough.
E. 
Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council as required.
F. 
Establish and maintain sound personnel practices and maintain appropriate records of all employees. Have authority to recommend to the Mayor and Council the initial hiring and disciplining of all Borough employees.
G. 
Implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and Council with respect to all personnel matters.
H. 
Supervise the disbursements of all Borough funds and approve all vouchers and bills before submitting it to the Mayor and Council for final approval.
I. 
Act as Borough Purchasing Agent, and acting as a final check on all requisitions that have been approved by department heads for services and materials.
J. 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Administrator from time to time by the Mayor and Council.
The Borough Administrator shall devote full time to the interests of the Borough.