[Adopted 11-3-2008 by Ord. No. 5-2008]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:9-139, there is hereby created and established
the office of Municipal Attorney, also known as "Borough Attorney."
The Mayor shall nominate and, with the advice and consent of
the Council, appoint the Municipal Attorney, also known as "Borough
Attorney," who shall be licensed to practice law in the State of New
Jersey, including the filling of vacancy in such office, which shall
be for the expired term only.
The term of office of the Municipal Attorney shall be for one
year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and terminating
on December 31 of the same year.
The duties of the Municipal Attorney shall be to serve as legal
advisor to the Mayor and Council; represent the Borough in all legal
matters; advise and assist the Mayor and Council as required in the
administration of the Borough government; represent the Borough in
all litigation, arbitration, administrative hearings and appeals and
other such proceedings; attend Council meetings; draft and review
ordinances and resolutions and such other legal instruments as relate
to the business of the Borough; give opinions and rulings on questions
of law; and render such other professional legal services as may be
required by statute or as requested by the Mayor and Council from
time to time, whether by ordinance, resolution or otherwise.
The compensation of the Municipal Attorney shall be fixed from
time to time by ordinance or resolution of the Borough Council.
