City of Burlington, NJ City Departments

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The administrative branch shall consist of the following departments and all administrative functions, powers and duties of the City, other than those vested in the office of the Municipal Clerk and City Tax Assessor, shall be allocated and assigned among and within these departments:

Administration;

Finance;

Public Safety;

Public Works;

Housing and Community Development;

(6)

Public Affairs;

(7)

Law;

(8)

Engineering.

The Mayor may approve the organization and reorganization of departments, offices and agencies on recommendations of the director thereof and subject to available appropriations.

§ 2-20 Department directors.

Appointment, term, compensation. The Mayor shall appoint department directors, with the advice and consent of the Common Council, to serve during his/her term and until the appointment and qualification of his/her successor. Their compensation shall be as provided in the annual salary ordinance.

Removal. In accordance with the authority set forth in the Charter, the Mayor may remove department directors subject to disapproval by Council, and the Common Council may remove department directors for cause by a two-thirds vote of the whole Council.

Powers and duties. Department directors, under the direction and supervision of the Business Administrator, shall:

(1)

Appoint subordinate officers and employees within his/her department, subject to the approval of the Business Administrator, and, upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator and with the approval of the Mayor, may remove such officers and employees subject to civil service provisions;

(2)

Plan and supervise the work of the department;

(3)

Assign and may modify the functions and duties of subordinates;

(4)

Certify the correctness and propriety of all payrolls and vouchers or provide the certification for them;

(5)

Perform such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Business Administrator.